Dakhanmari in Seoul: where Koreans eat the whole-chicken soup

Korean

Myeongdong Dakhanmari Bonjeom 명동닭한마리 본점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Dongdaemun Stn Exit 9, 5 min walk

6 bloggers ate here · 20 posts in this search named it · we read 6

recommended by 5 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 2
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Tender, meaty chicken with no gamey smell. · 4 bloggers
• A long-simmered broth, rich yet clean and light. · 3 bloggers
• Dip rice cakes in the chive sauce, then finish with knife-cut noodles or rice porridge. · 3 bloggers
• In the Dongdaemun dakhanmari alley. · 2 bloggers

got in without waiting 3 · short walk 2 · fast 2 · good with kids 1 · open late 1 · expect a line 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in a pot at the table) with rice cake and noodles

Korean

Yudak Seutori 유닭스토리 닭한마리 신촌점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Sinchon Stn Exit 3, 4 min walk

4 bloggers ate here · 19 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one 1

Why they liked it

• A clear-looking broth that is deep and well seasoned, growing richer as it cooks. · 4 bloggers
• A tangy dipping sauce mixed with cabbage that suits the chicken. · 3 bloggers
• Good chicken porridge to finish, and chewy cold chicken noodles too. · 2 bloggers

short walk 3 · fast 2 · got in without waiting 2 · expect a line 1 · booking recommended 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in a pot at the table)

Korean

Hyodam Kalguksu Dakhanmari 효담칼국수 닭한마리 명동본점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Euljiroipgu Stn Exit 6

4 bloggers ate here · 19 posts in this search named it · we read 4

recommended by 4 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 4
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A clean broth, not greasy or salty. · 3 bloggers
• Rice cakes, knife-cut noodles and big dumplings make it filling for two at a fair price. · 3 bloggers
• Native-breed chicken, moist even in the breast. · 2 bloggers

short walk 2 · got in without waiting 2 · expect a line 1 · fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in broth at the table, for two)

Korean

Myeongdong Dakhanmari Geoseong-jeom 명동닭한마리 거성점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Dongdaemun Stn Exit 9

3 bloggers ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 3

recommended by 3 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends 2
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• The clear broth deepens as it simmers. · 2 bloggers
• Thinner knife-cut noodles than elsewhere soak up the broth. · 2 bloggers
• Staff mix the sauce and cut the chicken, easy for first-timers. · 1 blogger

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in a pot at the table)

Korean

Bonga Wonjo Dakhanmari 본가원조닭한마리 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near 을지로3Ga Stn Exit 9

2 bloggers ate here · 10 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A spicy broth with minced garlic and herbal ingredients. · 1 blogger
• Staff handle the rice cakes, potatoes, dumplings and noodles for you. · 1 blogger
• An old Euljiro shop, 24,000 won for two. · 1 blogger

expect a line 2 · short walk 1 · fast 1 · good value 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in a shared pot) with rice cake and kalguksu noodles added

Korean

Gyewonjip 계원집 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Hwagok Stn Exit 3

2 bloggers ate here · 6 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 2

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Choose a spicy, refreshing version or a mild, clear one. · 2 bloggers
• Finish with knife-cut noodles and egg porridge. · 1 blogger
• Good green onion pancake too. · 1 blogger

short walk 2

They ordered eolkeun dakhanmari (spicy whole chicken hot pot)

Korean

Dolgetdak 돌get닭 응암본점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Saejeol Stn Exit 1

2 bloggers ate here · 8 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A clean, refreshing broth with cabbage and radish. · 2 bloggers
• Chewy rice cakes and big drumsticks dipped in chive sauce. · 2 bloggers
• How-to-eat instructions on the table for first-timers. · 1 blogger

open late 1 · short walk 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken hot pot)

Korean

Hongik Dakhanmari 홍익닭한마리 홍대본점 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Hongdaeipgu Stn

2 bloggers ate here · 7 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Plenty of add-ins come standard, good value for two. · 2 bloggers
• An especially good clear, deep broth. · 1 blogger
• A cabbage dipping sauce with clean-tasting chicken. · 1 blogger

good value 2 · view 1 · short walk 1

They ordered dakhanmari set for two (whole chicken hot pot)

Korean

Jangwon Dakhanmari 장원닭한마리 no complaints · recommended

Ginseng chicken soup · near Cheonho Stn Exit 9

2 bloggers ate here · 46 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 1

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• A tangy house sauce of ground fruit and onion cuts the richness. · 2 bloggers
• Green onion, mushrooms, rice cakes and potatoes come standard. · 1 blogger

short walk 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in broth at the table), small, with rice porridge at the end

Korean

Daeseongine 대성이네 no complaints · recommended

Stir-fried or braised chicken · near Nokbeon Stn Exit 3

2 bloggers ate here · 9 posts in this search named it · we read 2

recommended by 2 · complaints 0 · came back 0

• English menu
• Good with foreign friends
• Good for one

Why they liked it

• Moist chicken with no gamey smell in a clear, deep broth. · 2 bloggers
• A filling meal for two for about 30,000 won, finished with noodles. · 2 bloggers

good with kids 1 · good value 1

They ordered dakhanmari (whole chicken boiled in a pot at the table)