Seoul’s most famous samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant and a genuinely family-viable meal stop within walking distance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, making it a natural lunch pairing on a palace visit day. A single bowl runs approx 17,000 KRW ($12.50) and comes as a full meal-sized whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng — mild, nourishing, and very kid-friendly in flavor. Open daily 10am to 10pm with last order at 9:30pm; no reservations accepted so expect a queue of 15-40 minutes during peak lunch hours (noon to 1:30pm). Request standard table seating at the entrance if traveling with a stroller or toddlers who need high chairs as some sections have traditional low-table seating. Staff are accustomed to international families and the menu has basic English translations with photos to make ordering easy.

Address: 5 Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Cost: Paid $$