As the heat begins in earnest, more and more people are looking for health food. Compared to pork and beef, “chicken,†which is low in fat and high in protein and is easy to digest, is popular as a summer food for men and women of all ages. It also contains beneficial ingredients for the body, such as vitamin A and unsaturated fatty acids, and is known to have various benefits such as preventing adult diseases and osteoporosis. From samgyetang, which is synonymous with health food, to North Korean-style chicken gaejang with an attractive thick soup! Here are 5 of the best chicken health food restaurants that will restore your energy in the hot summer.
1. Seocho-dong, Seoul, where the moisture is alive, the 'Three Great Three Gaijangs'
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“The Three Great Three Masters†is operating based on know-how accumulated over three generations. The signature menu is “Samgyetang,†which is chicken steamed in shiru to make the most of its soft texture by adding broth that has been prepared 24 hours a day to add a deep flavor. The chicken, which is moist in the broth, is soft and chewy, down to the breast. There are three types to choose from and enjoy, including “mugwort samgyetang,†which has an attractive aroma, “pine nut samgyetang,†which has a savory soup, and “mung bean samgyetang.â€
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â–²Location: 1F, 56-3, Banpo-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:30 — 22:00 every day
â–²Price: Mugwort samgyetang 16,000 won, mung bean samgyetang 16,000 won, pine nut samgyetang 16,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Flower Pot and Eye Contact): Samgyetang's chicken melts in your mouth the moment you eat it! It's really cool, so kids love it~ It's great to eat the meat, roll it in the glutinous rice soup inside, put kimchi on it, and eat it!
2. Seoul's Jongno 5-ga, Seoul, where the flavor deepens as it is boiled, 'One of the most famous chicken'
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“Wonjo-won Ha-mae's famous chicken†is known as a regular restaurant of mountaineer Um Hong-gil. The signature menu, “Chicken Han Mari,†contains a whole chicken in a broth with a mild flavor that contains mother's wood. Once the soup is boiled, the staff cuts the chicken into bite-size pieces. If you mix mustard, soy sauce, and sauce with cabbage and enjoy it with chicken, the umami will be added. The method of adding kishimsu sari to leftover soup is also popular.
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â–²Location: 25, Jong-ro 40ga-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 10:00 — 24:00 every day
â–²Price: 22,000 won for one chicken, 2,000 won for Kalguksu sari
â–²Testimonial (Look in the mirror): The hottest place in Dongdaemun Chicken Alley~ There are many foreigners too! A chicken is simmered and when you taste it, it reminds me of sake. On weekend evenings, they often close early, so I recommend checking the phone before visiting!
3. The combination of rich soup and thick noodles, 'Comet Kalguksu' in Cheongnyangni-dong, Seoul
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“Comet Kalguksu†is a kishimen noodle specialty store that has maintained its position for 52 years. The signature menu is “Chicken Kalguksu,†which has a plain torn chicken garnish placed on top of a rich broth. The thick noodles made from a mixture of wheat flour and soybean flour have an attractive, rich texture that fills your mouth. The recommended method is to fully enjoy the savory soup at first, then add sauce when half of it is left over and eat it sharp.
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â–²Location: 247-1 Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
â–²Business hours: 10:00 to 21:00 every day, closed on Mondays, normal business on the 5th Monday of the month
â–²Price: Chicken kishimen noodles 8,000 won, anchovy soup kishimen noodles 8,000 won
â–²Review (Shikigami Jubbly Love): It's a place with a long-established atmosphere. It's much thicker than regular kishimasu noodles, so it feels great to chew. When I'm busy, I often eat together.
4. A diverse world of chicken dishes, 'Hwangpyeong House' in Inhyeon-dong, Seoul
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“Hwangpyeong Restaurant†is a place where you can enjoy a variety of chicken dishes, such as steamed chicken, hot chicken, and internal chicken soup. The signature menu, “Chicken gomguk soup,†boasts a clear, light soup without any fat. The broth made by adding whole garlic to chicken bones and stewing it over a long period of time allows you to fully enjoy the natural savory flavor of chicken. “Chicken sauce,†which mixes chewy chicken and chicken skin with a spicy and sour sauce, is a popular snack menu loved by diners.
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â–²Location: 74, Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
▲Opening hours: 11:00 — 21:30 every day, closed on Sundays
â–²Price: Chicken gomguk soup 6,000 won, chicken sauce 20,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Where food tastes good): It was amazing that there were more chicken dishes than I thought. Chicken gomguk soup is great for lunch and snacks and drinks in the evening. Please note that you can only order chicken gomguk soup before 2 p.m.!
5. A light soup that fills the stomach, 'Cheongan Dinner' in Chungjeong-ro 3-ga, Seoul
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“Cheongan Dining Table†is located deep in an alley near Exit 9 of Chungjeong-ro Station. The signature menu is “North Korean chicken gaejang,†which is sold on the principle of same-day cooking and same-day production. Unlike typical yukgaejang, it is characterized by its immaculate soup. The rich soup made by slowly simmering chicken and green onions and melting the rich flavor of green onions is excellent. Side dishes to add umami, such as salted squid and kakuteki, are also prepared.
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â–²Location: 21, Chungjeong-ro 4-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
▲Business hours: Weekdays 11:30 — 22:00, B/T 15:00 — 17:30, closed on weekends
â–²Price: North Korean chicken stew 8,000 won, chicken soup 7,000 won
â–²Testimonial (Shikigin Hanibaragi): This is the first time I've tried Ibuk-style chicken gaejang, and the soup is thick yet comforting. You can eat it in a spicy style by adding green pepper and sauce according to your preferences.