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Top 5 Baeksuk Spots
- since 1977 — a Namhansanseong institution famous for baeksuk, Seongnam ‘Chowon’s House’
- Enjoy dak-bulgogi and baeksuk in one spot, Cheongsong ‘Bullochon Restaurant’
- Nutrition-forward baeksuk for your health, Seongsu-dong ‘Simmane Herbal Baeksuk’
- Baeksuk full of nature’s flavors, Haman ‘Geumdonggul Restaurant’
- A baeksuk house perfect for restoring energy, Hoengseong ‘Junghwa Garden’
The gentle aroma rising from a long-simmered broth captures baeksuk’s subtle, comforting charm. Slowly cooked chicken falls apart tenderly, and the clear, deep broth soothes with every spoonful. In its simple, restrained seasoning the ingredients’ natural flavors shine through, making it a deeply satisfying, warming meal. It’s the dish many people think of when they want to recharge. Today we highlight five spots where you can experience baeksuk at its best.
since 1977 — a Namhansanseong institution famous for baeksuk, Seongnam ‘Chowon’s House’
Chowon’s House in Seongnam opened at the entrance to Namhansanseong in 1977. After decades of refinement, the restaurant is known for its signature nurungji (scorched rice) baeksuk. They use high-pressure, high-heat cooking to achieve ultra-tender chicken and a broth that deepens the longer it simmers. Their house-made 100% glutinous rice nurungji blends with the stock for a deeply layered flavor. The clean, roomy dining area is ideal for groups — and if you reserve ahead, your meal can be ready the moment you arrive.
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- ✔Location
1st floor, 460 Sujeong-ro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
- ✔Hours
Daily 10:30–20:40
- ✔Prices
Nurungji baeksuk 61,000 KRW (approximately 45.75 USD), potato pancake (gamjajeon) 15,000 KRW (approximately 11.25 USD), chicken knuckle 60,000 KRW (approximately 45.00 USD)
Enjoy dak-bulgogi and baeksuk in one spot, Cheongsong ‘Bullochon Restaurant’
Bullochon Restaurant in Cheongsong offers a variety of chicken dishes, with its standout being dak-bul-baeksuk — a combo of dak-bulgogi and baeksuk. Finely chopped chicken breast is marinated in gochujang, soy sauce, pepper, and other seasonings for a day, then grilled over a rack. The result is a gentle smokiness with a pleasant spicy kick. Their large chicken legs, simmered with mung beans, make for a deeply savory, comforting baeksuk.
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- ▲Location
5173-5 Gyeongdong-ro, Jinbo-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- ▲Hours
Daily 10:00–20:00
- ▲Prices
Dak-bul-baeksuk 17,000 KRW (approximately 12.75 USD) / Chicken baeksuk 13,000 KRW (approximately 9.75 USD) / Dak-bulgogi 13,000 KRW (approximately 9.75 USD)
Nutrition-forward baeksuk for your health, Seongsu-dong ‘Simmane Herbal Baeksuk’
Simmane Herbal Baeksuk in Seongsu-dong — nicknamed the neighborhood ‘herbal pharmacy’ — brews baeksuk using herbs foraged from the mountains. The herbal aroma is noticeable from the first whiff. You can order chicken or duck baeksuk; our pick was the wild herb duck baeksuk. The duck is simmered with up to 32 ingredients, including mushrooms, making it feel like a restorative tonic. Their handmade side dishes are just as nourishing. Reservations are required, so be sure to book ahead.
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- ▲Location
4 Seongdeokjeong 13-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
- ▲Hours
Daily 10:00–22:00
- ▲Prices
Wild herb chicken baeksuk 80,000 KRW (approximately 60.00 USD) / Wild herb duck baeksuk 90,000 KRW (approximately 67.50 USD) / Wild herb dakdoritang 60,000 KRW (approximately 45.00 USD)
Baeksuk full of nature’s flavors, Haman ‘Geumdonggul Restaurant’
Geumdonggul Restaurant in Haman serves baeksuk inside an old gold-mine cave. The site operated as a gold mine for more than 50 years during the Japanese colonial era; after it closed, the owners opened the restaurant. While the mine is no longer active, the cave still contains trace elements of gold that the proprietors say create a mineral-rich, refreshing atmosphere. Their large native chicken is simmered until tender, yielding a clean, refreshing broth and satisfyingly chewy meat. Finishing the meal with the chicken porridge down in the cool cave feels instantly restorative.
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- ▲Location
297 Yujang 3-gil, Chilwon-eup, Haman-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
- ▲Prices
Native chicken baeksuk 60,000 KRW (approximately 45.00 USD) / Native chicken omija baeksuk 65,000 KRW (approximately 48.75 USD) / Duck baeksuk 60,000 KRW (approximately 45.00 USD)
A baeksuk house perfect for restoring energy, Hoengseong ‘Junghwa Garden’
Junghwa Garden in Hoengseong is known for its black-garlic baeksuk — a perfect energy-booster for hot summers. They flavor their hearty restorative dishes with house-made black garlic and natural seasonings. The signature black-garlic herbal haeshintang combines a large native chicken with abalone, octopus, shrimp, more than ten medicinal herbs, mushrooms, and black garlic to create a rich, healthful broth. After finishing the tender chicken, they turn the remaining stock into porridge — a surefire way to recover your energy in the heat.
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- ▲Location
304-6 Seomgang-ro, Hoengseong-eup, Hoengseong-gun, Gangwon-do
- ▲Hours
Tue–Sun 11:40–21:00 / Closed every Monday
- ▲Prices
Black-garlic herbal haeshintang 80,000 KRW (approximately 60.00 USD) / Black-garlic neungi baeksuk 70,000 KRW (approximately 52.50 USD) / Black-garlic baeksuk 60,000 KRW (approximately 45.00 USD)
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