The best Samgyetang in Korea
In Korea, the best Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup, 삼계탕) tends to come from the places that have lasted. Each of these 21 restaurants is an officially recognized 백년가게, a business the Korean Ministry of SMEs certifies for 30 or more years of continuous operation. Korea's restaurant scene turns over fast, so a place that has served the same dish for decades has earned the word "best." Pick one near you and open it in your own map app for photos, hours, and directions.
Best Samgyetang in Gyeongnam
5 heritage spots
Daehansamgyetang (대한삼계탕)
For when you crave clean, tasty samgyetang; the fried chicken made to order from fresh chicken is a delicacy. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Changwon-si, Gyeongnam
Jingoryeosamgyetang (진고려삼계탕)
A spacious, clean restaurant with private rooms, good for year-end gatherings, and reliably consistent whenever you visit. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Changwon-si, Gyeongnam
Seoulsamgyetang (서울삼계탕)
Miryang's signature samgyetang restaurant, the place people go when they need to restore their health. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Milyang-si, Gyeongnam
Jayeonchon (자연촌)
Abalone samgyetang carrying the taste of the sea, savory duck bulgogi, and nutritious stone-pot rice cooked with care. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Goseong-gun, Gyeongnam
Best Samgyetang in Busan
2 heritage spots
Sunpungsamgyetang (순풍삼계탕)
A Gwaebeop-dong samgyetang restaurant serving the warm, health-boosting chicken soup Koreans rely on. Recommended by local Korea Post staff in the 2026 Post Office Dining Guide (우체국 추천 맛집가이드).
📍 Sasang-gu, Busan
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Source: 소상공인시장진흥공단 백년가게 (Ministry of SMEs), data.go.kr open data (KOGL Type 1).