Best Chicken in Korea

5,575 Chicken restaurants across Korea, verified by Korean civil-servants' actual spending — not paid reviews. The trust signal that can't be faked.

1. Jigoksanjang (지곡산장)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 169 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 8 agencies

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Chicken dishes · 전남 광양시 광양읍 서북로 59

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Seobuk-ro 59

★ 4.9 (16)₩₩₩

Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩65,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩95,000
Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩65,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩70,000

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2. Daeboksamgyetang (대복삼계탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 78 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 9 agencies

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Ginseng chicken soup · 전남 광양시 시청로 82

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Sicheong-ro 82

★ 2.9 (16)₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩20,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩18,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩17,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩15,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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3. Bongchujjimdak (봉추찜닭)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 210 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 3 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

봉추찜닭 · 경기 과천시 새술막길 39

Gyeonggi Gwacheon-si Saesulmak-gil 39

Jjimdak · braised soy-sauce chicken
Jjimdak · braised soy-sauce chicken
Maeuntang · spicy fish stew
Juk · rice porridge

What are these dishes?

Jjimdak — Chicken braised with glass noodles and vegetables in a sweet soy sauce, originally from Andong.

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4. Gungjungsamgyetang (궁중삼계탕)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 140 civil-servant visits

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Ginseng chicken soup · 경기 안산시 상록구 석호공원로 69

Gyeonggi Ansan-si Sangnok-gu Seokhogongwon-ro 69

★ 4.1 (34)₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩19,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩26,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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5. Yeonhwajeongsamgyetang (연화정삼계탕)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 91 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Ginseng chicken soup · 대구 달성군 논공읍 비슬로 1596

Daegu Dalseong-gun Nongong-eup Biseul-ro 1596

₩₩

Hwangjetang (황제탕) ₩28,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩25,000
Jeon · savory pancake ₩24,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩22,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩20,000
Sanghwangbeoseotsamgye (상황버섯삼계) ₩19,000

What are these dishes?

Jeon — Savory Korean pancakes of vegetables, seafood or meat, pan-fried in egg batter.
Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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6. Insaninhae (인산인해)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 75 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Ginseng chicken soup · 전북특별자치도 남원시 시청동로 26

Jeonbuk Namwon-si Sicheongdong-ro 26

★ 2.9 (30)₩₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup
Dak-galbi · spicy stir-fried chicken
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩35,000
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩15,000
Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩65,000
Dakhanmari dae (닭한마리 대) ₩45,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Dak-galbi — Chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce — a Chuncheon specialty.
Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Dak-bokkeumtang — Chicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.

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7. Jangsuchon (장수촌)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 44 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경기 안산시 단원구 쑥개길 21-1

Gyeonggi Ansan-si Danwon-gu Ssukgae-gil 21-1

★ 3.6 (51)₩₩₩

Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩52,000
Ori-baeksuk · whole duck simmered in a clear broth ₩60,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩15,000
Golbaengimuchim (골뱅이무침) ₩20,000

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8. Jangsuchon (장수촌)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 38 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경기 평택시 유천1길 38-7

Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek-si Yucheon1-gil 38-7

★ 3.7 (12)₩₩₩

Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩64,000
Hanbang-baeksuk · herbal medicinal whole-chicken soup ₩69,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩69,000
Ot-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with lacquer-tree bark ₩74,000

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9. Chuncheondakgalbi (춘천닭갈비)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 37 civil-servant visits

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Chicken dishes · 경북 포항시 남구 오천읍 문덕로63번길 27

Gyeongbuk Pohang-si Nam-gu Ocheon-eup Mundeongno63beon-gil 27

★ 4.0 (24)₩₩₩

Kiwipongdak (1inbun)(2inisang) (키위퐁닭 (1인분)(2인이상)) ₩15,000
Pyeongiljeomsim 2inseteu (11:00~14:00) (평일점심 2인세트 (11:00~14:00)) ₩28,000
Pyeongiljeomsim 3inseteu (11:00~14:00) (평일점심 3인세트 (11:00~14:00)) ₩42,000
Chijeupongdak (1inbun) (치즈퐁닭 (1인분)) ₩17,000

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10. Chuncheondakgalbi (춘천닭갈비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 37 civil-servant visits

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✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경북 포항시 북구 장성로 8-1

Gyeongbuk Pohang-si Buk-gu Jangseong-ro 8-1

₩₩

Kiwipongdak(1inbun) (키위퐁닭(1인분)) ₩15,000
Nunkkotchijeupongdak(1inbun) (눈꽃치즈퐁닭(1인분)) ₩17,000
Dak-galbi · spicy stir-fried chicken ₩16,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩7,000
Donkatsu · pork cutlet ₩9,000
Donkatsu · pork cutlet ₩10,000

What are these dishes?

Dak-galbi — Chicken and vegetables stir-fried in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce — a Chuncheon specialty.
Donkatsu — A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, Korean-style — larger and often sauced.

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11. Cheongsongtongdak (청송통닭)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 34 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Fried chicken · 충북 청주시 상당구 남사로 116

Chungbuk Cheongju-si Sangdang-gu Namsa-ro 116

★ 3.5 (22)₩₩

Tongdak (통닭) ₩18,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩16,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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12. Jangsuchon (장수촌)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 31 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경기 시흥시 하우로 51

Gyeonggi Siheung-si Hau-ro 51

★ 3.3 (45)₩₩₩

Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩53,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩63,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩17,000
Golbaengimuchim (골뱅이무침) ₩20,000

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13. Naneungineungibeoseotbaeksuk (나능이능이버섯백숙)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 6 agencies

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 전남 광양시 광양읍 서북1길 4

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Gwangyang-eup Seobuk1-gil 4

₩₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩16,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩70,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩70,000
Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩60,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Dak-bokkeumtang — Chicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.

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14. Jangsuchon (장수촌)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 24 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경기 화성시 효행구 정남면 보통내길253번길 112

Gyeonggi Hwaseong-si Hyohaeng-gu Jeongnam-myeon Botongnaegil253beon-gil 112

★ 3.9 (10)₩₩₩

Ori-baeksuk · whole duck simmered in a clear broth ₩60,000
Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩54,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩81,000
Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩16,000
Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩16,000
Ori · duck dish ₩87,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Tteok-galbi — Minced short-rib meat shaped into a patty and grilled — tender and slightly sweet.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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15. Gubongsandakgwasujebi (구봉산닭과수제비)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 30 civil-servant visits · cross-verified by 5 agencies

Chicken dishes · 전남 광양시 용장길 260-3

Jeonnam Gwangyang-si Yongjang-gil 260-3

₩₩₩

Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩38,000
Sujebi · hand-torn dough soup ₩8,000
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩65,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩70,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩8,000
Dakjang (닭장) ₩65,000

What are these dishes?

Dak-bokkeumtang — Chicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.
Sujebi — Hand-torn wheat-dough flakes in a savory broth — homey and comforting.
Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.

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16. Geumosangil (금오산길)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 21 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경북 구미시 공원로 20

Gyeongbuk Gumi-si Gongwon-ro 20

Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup
Ori · duck dish
Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef

What are these dishes?

Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.

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17. Seongmidang (성미당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 19 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Ginseng chicken soup · 전북특별자치도 임실군 임실읍 중동로 16

Jeonbuk Imsil-gun Imsil-eup Jungdong-ro 16

₩₩₩

Ori · duck dish ₩50,000
Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩10,000
Yeongyangdolsotbap (영양돌솥밥) ₩10,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩16,000
Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩25,000
Dak-bokkeumtang · spicy braised chicken ₩25,000

What are these dishes?

Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Dak-bokkeumtang — Chicken pieces simmered with potatoes and vegetables in a spicy red broth.

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18. Wonjodaktang (원조닭탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 384 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경기 시흥시 신천로44번안길 23

Gyeonggi Siheung-si Sincheollo44beonan-gil 23

★ 4.2 (23)₩₩

Dakhanmari (닭한마리) ₩22,000
Kalguksu · knife-cut noodle soup ₩9,000

What are these dishes?

Kalguksu — Knife-cut wheat noodles in a warm broth, often with clams, chicken or anchovy.

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19. Jangsuchon (장수촌)

Gov-verified

◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 14 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
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Ginseng chicken soup · 경기 하남시 미사강변북로30번길 113

Gyeonggi Hanam-si Misagangbyeonbungno30beon-gil 113

★ 4.6 (18)₩₩₩

Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩52,000
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩67,000
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩62,000
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩77,000
Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩12,000
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩18,000

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20. Ilwoljeongtosokhanjeongsik (일월정토속한정식)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 45 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Ginseng chicken soup · 대구 달성군 논공읍 논공로 697-5

Daegu Dalseong-gun Nongong-eup Nongong-ro 697-5

★ 3.5 (17)₩₩

Galbi-jjim · braised short ribs ₩20,000
Ilwoljeong dokgyetang (일월정 독계탕) ₩17,000
Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩15,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩17,000
Juk · rice porridge ₩14,000
Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩14,000

What are these dishes?

Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.

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21. Gyeongbokgungsamgyetang (경복궁삼계탕)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 265 civil-servant visits

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Ginseng chicken soup · 경기 시흥시 능골길 75

Gyeonggi Siheung-si Neunggol-gil 75

★ 4.4 (23)₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩18,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩17,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩18,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩18,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.

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22. Chwirakhanbangneungibaeksuk (취락한방능이백숙)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 257 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 서울 강서구 화곡로53길 7-8

Seoul Gangseo-gu Hwagok-ro 53-gil 7-8

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23. Naneungi (나능이)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 237 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Chicken dishes · 경기 남양주시 양정로 5

Gyeonggi Namyangju-si Yangjeong-ro 5

★ 4.2 (13)₩₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩16,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩70,000
Dak-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered in a clear broth ₩70,000
Ori · duck dish ₩70,000
Neungi-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with neungi pine mushrooms ₩37,000
Ori · duck dish ₩37,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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24. Yakchomaeul (약초마을)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 228 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Ginseng chicken soup · 서울 동작구 노량진로 26

Seoul Dongjak-gu Noryangjin-ro 26

★ 3.3 (43)₩₩₩

Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩18,000
Ori · duck dish ₩80,000
Samgyetang · ginseng chicken soup ₩19,000
Baeksuk · whole-chicken soup ₩70,000
Otdak · lacquer-tree chicken soup ₩70,000
Ot-baeksuk · whole chicken simmered with lacquer-tree bark ₩80,000

What are these dishes?

Samgyetang — A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, simmered into a restorative summer soup.
Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.

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Top 24 by score (of 5,575 total)