During busy weekdays in Seoul, enjoying a nourishing lunch is the best way to recharge energy. A couple of days ago, I visited 'Hansik Gonggan Soban' in Euljiro to have a fulfilling traditional Korean meal.
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup) is Korea's ultimate stamina food, but deboning hot chicken during a rushed lunch break can be messy and time-consuming. Hearing that Soban offers a unique solution—'Boneless Samgyetang'—I couldn't wait to try it out.
1. Exploring the Menu at 'Soban'
Located in the heart of Euljiro, Hansik Gonggan Soban offers a neat dining environment with various traditional Korean dishes and seasonal stamina meals.
Among various Korean dishes, the standouts were definitely the worker-friendly 'Boneless Samgyetang' paired with freshly cooked 'Ginseng & Jujube Hot Pot Rice'.
2. 'Boneless Samgyetang' & Ginseng Jujube Hot Pot Rice!
Soon, the 'Boneless Samgyetang' arrived bubbling hot alongside steaming Ginseng & Jujube Hot Pot Rice.
Dipped with a spoon, I found the soup packed with tender chicken meat without a single bone. Not having to pick apart hot bones with hands made eating completely hassle-free during lunch.
The hot pot rice was special—topped with generous slices of ginseng and jujube. After scooping out the fragrant rice to pair with rich chicken broth, pouring warm water to make scorched rice tea (nurungji) warmed me up deeply.
3. Final Thoughts & Recommendation
Soban's Boneless Samgyetang in Euljiro is a brilliant lunch solution for office workers looking for a mess-free, wholesome meal.
If you are near Euljiro in Seoul and crave a warm, energizing bowl of ginseng chicken soup with hot pot rice, I highly recommend stopping by!