Top 5 Must-Try Duck Soup Restaurants in Korea: Discover Unique Flavors and Health Benefits!

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5 Must-Try Duck Baeksuk Spots

• By the valley, baeksuk is the rule — Yangju ‘Jangheung Pokpo Restaurant’
• Cool air and a refreshing meal — Yangju ‘Ondaljip’
• Full of herbal aroma: healthy baeksuk at Seongsu-dong ‘Simmanyi Herb Baeksuk’
• Baeksuk inside a gold-mine cave — Haman ‘Geumdonggul Restaurant’
• Neatly presented herbal duck baeksuk — Yangpyeong ‘Moon River’

The gentle perfume rising from a slow-simmered broth is the first hint of duck baeksuk’s charm. The stock, cooked with care for hours, is clean yet deeply flavorful and warms you from the inside out. Tender, falling-apart duck meat makes each bite more satisfying. It’s mild but restorative—exactly the kind of comfort food that makes you want to come back. Here are five places across Korea where duck baeksuk truly shines.

Neatly presented herbal duck baeksuk — Yangpyeong ‘Moon River’

Moon River in Yangpyeong focuses on wholesome, restorative baeksuk. Their signature herbal duck baeksuk is brewed with 13 medicinal herbs, and the large duck is pressure-cooked until meltingly tender. Pair bites of duck with fresh chives or the owner’s thoughtfully prepared side dishes to deepen the flavors. The nutrient-packed rice that comes with the meal is perfect to split—eat half as rice, then turn the rest into porridge so you can sip every last drop of the rich broth.

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• ▲Location

8 Jeonui 1-gil, Gangha-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi

• ▲Hours

Fri–Wed 11:00–21:30 (break 16:00–17:00 / last order 20:00) / Closed every Thursday

• ▲Price

Herbal duck baeksuk 70,000 KRW (≈ $52.50 USD) 닭볶음탕 70,000 KRW (≈ $52.50 USD) Herbal chicken baeksuk 70,000 KRW (≈ $52.50 USD)

By the valley, baeksuk is the norm — Yangju ‘Jangheung Pokpo Restaurant’

Jangheung Pokpo Restaurant sits inside the Jangheung Valley recreation area, where the sound of rushing water is part of the dining experience. The spot is popular not just for food but for outdoor facilities—soccer and foot-volleyball fields, group rentals, and camping—so it draws families and big groups. You can eat beside the stream and choose from chicken baeksuk, duck baeksuk, or grilled pork. Their mushroom chicken baeksuk stands out for its deep, savory broth and tender meat. Wrap your hands around a steaming bowl in the mountain breeze and you’ll feel instantly content.

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• ▲Location

169 Gwonyul-ro 309beon-gil, Jangheung-myeon, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi

• ▲Hours

Open daily 10:00–21:30

• ▲Price

Mushroom duck baeksuk 95,000 KRW (≈ $71.25 USD), Native chicken baeksuk 75,000 KRW (≈ $56.25 USD), Acorn jelly 20,000 KRW (≈ $15.00 USD)

Cool air and a refreshing meal — Yangju ‘Ondaljip’

Ondaljip sits right on the stream, so you can splash in the water and grab a meal without missing a beat. Some tables edge the shallow section so you can dip your feet while you eat. Because the water is icy-cold, piping hot baeksuk is a fan favorite. Their mushroom chicken baeksuk is made with a large native chicken for a pleasantly chewy bite and a richly layered broth. A set that pairs the stew with crispy scallion pancake (pajeon) and seasoned acorn jelly is especially popular—easy to snack on between swims.

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• ▲Location

110-20 Gisan-ro 440beon-gil, Baegseok-eup, Yangju-si, Gyeonggi

• ▲Hours

Contact for hours

• ▲Price

Herbal duck baeksuk 85,000 KRW (≈ $63.75 USD), Herbal baeksuk 75,000 KRW (≈ $56.25 USD) Samgyeopsal (600g) 75,000 KRW (≈ $56.25 USD) Dakbokkeumtang 75,000 KRW (≈ $56.25 USD)

Full of herbal aroma: healthy baeksuk at Seongsu-dong ‘Simmanyi Herb Baeksuk’

Known locally as the ‘Seongsu herbal shop,’ Simmanyi Herb Baeksuk steeps its soups with herbs foraged from the mountains. The herbal fragrance is unmistakable from the first boil. You can order chicken or duck baeksuk; the standout is the wild-herb duck baeksuk, simmered with 32 different ingredients, including mushrooms—so nourishing it feels like medicine in a bowl. Even the house-made side dishes have that restorative touch. Reservations are required, so be sure to call ahead.

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• ▲Location

4 Seongdeokjeong 13-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

• ▲Hours

Open daily 10:00–22:00

• ▲Price

Wild-herb chicken baeksuk 90,000 KRW (≈ $67.50 USD) Wild-herb duck baeksuk 100,000 KRW (≈ $75.00 USD) Aged kimchi chicken stew 70,000 KRW (≈ $52.50 USD)

Baeksuk inside a gold-mine cave — Haman ‘Geumdonggul Restaurant’

Geumdonggul Restaurant is tucked into a former gold-mining cave in Haman. After five decades of mining from the Japanese colonial era onward, the mine closed and the owners converted part of the site into a restaurant. Locals say trace minerals in the cave create a refreshing atmosphere. Their country-style chicken baeksuk is simmered until the broth is clear and the meat is pleasantly chewy. Finishing the meal with a bowl of rice porridge in the cool cave makes the whole experience feel like serious self-care.

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• ▲Location

297 Yujang 3-gil, Chilwon-eup, Haman-gun, Gyeongnam

• ▲Price

Country chicken baeksuk 60,000 KRW (≈ $45.00 USD) Country chicken omakase baeksuk 65,000 KRW (≈ $48.75 USD) Duck baeksuk 60,000 KRW (≈ $45.00 USD)