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Solip Nongwon

Solip Nongwon

솔잎농원

Traditional

About

A tucked-away Goyang countryside restaurant known for whole herbal chicken and lacquer-tree chicken, with hearty broth finished as nurungji porridge.

Sol잎농원 is the sort of place you may wonder whether you’ve passed: in Goyang’s Deokyang District, it sits tucked away beyond a sign that points you down a narrow approach. Follow it and you arrive at an old-style building, with parking right outside. The setting feels more like a country outing than a quick weekday meal—especially when a whole pot of chicken is waiting for the table. This is a restaurant for Korean-style nourishing dishes built around chicken and duck. The signature is hanbang ot-dak, chicken simmered with lacquer tree and medicinal herbs; other choices described by visitors include hwanggi baeksuk, chicken boiled with astragalus, and duck baeksuk. The large, whole-bird portions suit sharing, and several reviewers say to call ahead: the kitchen prepares these dishes in advance, with roughly 20 to 30 minutes’ notice mentioned. That small bit of planning seems part of the visit. At the table, expect a changing spread of banchan rather than one fixed lineup. Reviews mention crisp kimchi and pickled sides, including oi-ji (salted cucumber), as well as seasoned greens and stir-fried anchovies. With the ot-dak, chicken and long strands of bu추 cook together in the broth; give the greens time to soften, then serve the meat and sip the herbal, deeply savory liquid. The finish is a reason to save room: when the chicken is nearly gone, nurungji—scorched rice—goes into the pot for a thick, stirred-together porridge. One diner even asked for it early to make a meal of the broth, chicken and rice. There are rooms as well as tables that can be joined for groups, so the mood can shift from a family gathering to a long lunch with friends. This is not a polished, downtown dining-room scene; it’s a tucked-away, unhurried meal centered on a steaming pot, shared sides and the pleasure of eating slowly. If lacquer tree chicken isn’t your preference, try one of the other baeksuk options—but call before setting out.

Menu

  • Herbal lacquer-tree chicken한방옻닭₩65,000
  • Astragalus chicken soup황기백숙₩65,000
  • Spicy braised chicken닭도리탕₩60,000
  • Herbal Kalopanax chicken한방 엄나무닭₩65,000
  • Lacquer-tree duck옻오리₩75,000
  • Duck soup오리백숙₩75,000

Local tips

  • Call at least 20–30 minutes ahead so the chicken can be prepared.
  • Lacquer-tree chicken may trigger allergies; ask the restaurant about precautions if concerned.
  • Parking is available directly in front; the restaurant also has private rooms for groups.
  • Sunday hours are shorter, reportedly ending at 5 p.m.

Opening hours

Sunday
11:00–21:00
Monday
11:00–21:00
Tuesday
11:00–21:00
Wednesday
11:00–21:00
Thursday
11:00–21:00
Friday
11:00–21:00
Saturday
11:00–21:00

Reported hours are 11:00–21:00; Sunday until 17:00. Confirm before visiting.

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