Sonamujip 소나무집

Sonamujip is a chicken baeksuk (whole chicken soup) restaurant on Geomdansan-ro in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, near the southern end of Paldang Bridge. Carrying approximately 860 Google reviews at a 4.2 rating, it has established a solid reputation for nourishing Korean poultry soups. The primary offerings include eom-namu nurungji dak-baeksuk (2-3 servings at 59,000 won; 3-4 servings around 80,000 won) and neungi-beoseot dak-baeksuk (2-3 servings at 69,000 won), with duck baeksuk available at a 5,000 won premium over its chicken counterpart. Free-range chicken is used, giving the meat a chewy bite, and portions are exceptionally generous, a pair of diners will frequently find themselves unable to finish the nurungji (scorched rice) course and end up taking it home. When the accompanying chicken porridge is factored in, the quantity comfortably feeds three to four people. The broth is clean, mild, and nourishing, and the use of domestically sourced ingredients reinforces confidence in the meal. A complimentary buckwheat pancake serves as a well-received appetizer, offered free on weekdays. Baechu kimchi and gat kimchi pair naturally with the mild baeksuk flavor, and the side dish lineup extends to wasabi jangajji (pickled wasabi) and pickled radish and cabbage. The restaurant spans three floors, all maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, with staff training that consistently produces friendly, attentive service. Private rooms are available by reservation with a two-hour usage window, making the restaurant well-suited for family meals or hosting parents. However, transit from northern Seoul requires over ninety minutes by car, and visiting without a vehicle is impractical. Weekends draw heavy traffic, though the ample space prevents extreme wait times. The nurungji baeksuk comes with pre-seasoned rice, which not all diners prefer, and when comparing the two proteins, the consensus favors chicken over duck for overall flavor.