Kim Seobang's Dakgalbi

Kim Seobang's Dakgalbi is a renowned restaurant specializing in mul dakgalbi (water dakgalbi), a local dish of Taebaek. Unlike Chuncheon-style dakgalbi, where chicken is seasoned and grilled on a hot plate, this place specializes in Taebaek-style dakgalbi, where chicken and various vegetables are boiled in broth. This boiling method originated in Taebaek, where, during the heyday of the coal mining industry, miners would enjoy this hearty and savory soup with chewy chicken to relieve fatigue and soothe their homesickness, a tradition that became a local specialty.

In Taebaek, restaurants serving this type of dakgalbi are mainly clustered around Hwangji Pond, and among them, Kim Seobang's Dakgalbi is particularly famous. Located near the entrance of Hwangji Pond, this restaurant has been run by three generations. The exterior is an old building, but the interior is quite spacious and comfortable.