Best 10 Places for Samgyetang and Health-Boosting Dishes on the Dog Days

During the scorching summer heat of early, mid, and late Boknal, a hot bowl of food is just what you need! We've gathered 10 of the best samgyetang and health-boosting dish restaurants across the country. From rich samgyetang made with black chicken, abalone, and mountain ginseng to savory features like loach soup and grilled eel, these spots are perfect for boosting your summer energy.

We've covered famous places in Seoul like Tosokchon next to Gyeongbokgung, Michelin-starred Goryeo Samgyetang, and the original Hosu Samgyetang recognized as a future heritage of Seoul, along with renowned nurungji samgyetang in Daejeon, Busan, Ilsan, and loach soup restaurants in Namwon and Seoul, all the way to grilled eel in Gochang.

Since the wait can be quite long on Boknal, be sure to check reservation and visit times in advance. We've also compiled addresses and phone numbers for each restaurant. 🍲