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Tosokchon's Black Chicken And Ginseng Soup

Tosokchon's Black Chicken Samgyetang So...many of you might be looking at the above picture and thinking, "what does black chicken taste like?" It tastes just like regular chicken but a bit of complexity. I can't really describe the taste but there is an elusive flavor there. Most people don't eat it for the flavor- they eat it for the miraculous healthy qualities it is supposed to pass on to the diner. It's a dish that I will have a couple times a year because I do feel something after eating it. I wouldn't say that I feel like Popeye after eating spinach- I would say it is more like spending a nice day in the sun after eating a very fresh salad. I feel something more psychological- I feel more optimistic like if an anti-depressant kicked in. Tosokchon is a place famous for their chicken and ginseng soup. Often there is a line outside the door with Japanese tourists waiting to get in. I went there with a tour because one of my guests said they were ...