Bok Nurungji Samgyetang 복누룽지삼계탕

Nurungji samgyetang sets a whole young chicken in front of each diner, while nurungji baeksuk brings one big pot of chicken and broth for the table to share. Breaking up the sticky rice stuffed inside the chicken releases starch, so the samgyetang broth thickens as you eat. Nurungji, toasted scorched rice, comes on the side; dropped into the hot broth, it softens at the edges while the center keeps some bite. The baeksuk chicken is tender and the broth rich, with seasoning kept mild throughout. Kkakdugi radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi come alongside, lunch brings a wait, and takeout can be ordered ahead by phone.