# Dongtan samgyetang restaurant with seafood pancake: Dream Samgyetang - By Yerin Myeong (https://superchart.com/en/@pocheon-hillside-plate/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Hwaseong, Gyeonggi - Sponsored: This post was written after receiving a complimentary meal as part of a restaurant visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@pocheon-hillside-plate/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@pocheon-hillside-plate/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/index.md) ## In short Dream Samgyetang is a Korean restaurant for samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) about 279 meters from Exit 2 of GTX-A Dongtan Station in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi. On a second visit at 2pm on a weekday, the restaurant was nearly empty, and the meal covered the signature Dream Samgyetang, a seafood pancake side and the ginseng liquor that comes with it — a rich broth that was not too salty, with almost no gamey chicken smell. Dream Samgyetang held up as a restorative meal for the change of seasons, even the second time around. ## Good to know - **Location**: 2F, Unit 201, 128 Dongtan-yeok-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do (Dream Samgyetang Dongtan Station main branch) - **Getting there**: About 279m from Exit 2 of GTX-A Dongtan Station - **Finding the door**: Take the elevator to the 2nd floor and turn right; the entrance is on the side rather than the front - **Parking**: Spacious underground parking in the building - **What we ordered**: Dream Samgyetang (signature dish), seafood pancake, ginseng liquor served with the meal - **Time of visit**: Around 2pm on a weekday; the restaurant was quiet *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* Wondering where to go for a seasonal recovery meal? I recently visited Dream Samgyetang, known as a go-to spot for boyangsik (nourishing food) near Dongtan Station. ![Visit to Dream Samgyetang, a nourishing-food restaurant near Dongtan Station](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-01-1k12w-900.webp) To cut to the conclusion: "even on my second visit, it was just as satisfying." I'd gone once before, liked it, and came back — and this time it didn't disappoint either. ![Photo from a second visit to Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-02-121i8-900.webp) ![Representative image of Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-03-q9iow-1200.webp) Mornings and evenings have gotten noticeably cooler lately. During this kind of seasonal transition, I always feel a bit sluggish and low on energy. So this time I went with a friend for a bowl of samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) to recharge. ![Visiting Dream Samgyetang for a seasonal recovery meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-04-1i5v0-900.webp) ![Meal at Dream Samgyetang with a friend](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-05-qu0c1-900.webp) ## How close is Dream Samgyetang to Dongtan Station? The Dream Samgyetang Dongtan Station main branch is located at 2F, Unit 201, 128 Dongtan-yeok-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do. It's about 279 meters from Exit 2 of GTX-A Dongtan Station, so it's a quick walk. First-timers might find it a little confusing. Take the elevator up to the 2nd floor, then head to the right. ![Direction to the entrance of Dream Samgyetang, 2F, 128 Dongtan-yeok-ro](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-06-1yq6v-900.webp) The entrance is on the side rather than the front, so you'll basically need to walk partway around the building to find it. There's also a spacious underground parking lot in the building, so it's convenient for those driving. ## Visiting Dream Samgyetang at 2pm on a weekday: the unexpected upside We visited Dream Samgyetang around 2pm on a weekday. Since we came after the lunch rush, the restaurant was pretty quiet. ![Quiet interior of Dream Samgyetang at 2pm on a weekday](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-07-1t1lo-900.webp) Thanks to that (?), it felt almost like we had the whole place to ourselves — so peaceful, haha. I actually liked that it wasn't crowded. We got to chat with each other and eat slowly, which meant I could focus more on the food too. Sometimes a relaxed meal like this ends up being the most memorable. ![Quiet seating at Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-08-kisvm-m-900.webp) ![Table at Dream Samgyetang, ideal for a relaxed meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-09-1dhev-900.webp) ## The signature Dream Samgyetang: how was the broth? ![Table setting at Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-10-ki0ny-900.webp) ![Basic spread at Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-11-1aqyy-900.webp) This time too, I ordered the Dream Samgyetang, the restaurant's signature dish. ![A bowl of the signature Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-12-1k73n-900.webp) ![Dream Samgyetang with stuffing inside the chicken](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-13-1rhux-900.webp) ![Samgyetang broth simmered with 10 ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-14-asjy3-900.webp) The broth is simmered for a long time with 10 ingredients, apparently. The moment I took the first spoonful, my first thought was, "this broth is really rich." ![A spoonful of the rich Dream Samgyetang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-15-19zdf-900.webp) ![Clean and deep-flavored samgyetang broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-16-vm06z-900.webp) But it wasn't harsh or overly salty — it had a clean, deep flavor. I'm quite fond of samgyetang in general, and this place's broth really stood out to me. It had a thick, rich quality that left me feeling full and satisfied long after finishing the bowl. And the stuffing inside the chicken was generous too, so I enjoyed every bite. You could naturally tell they weren't skimping on ingredients. After finishing the whole bowl, I felt my body slowly warming up. "Ah, this is why people come here to recover," I thought. It really felt like I was being recharged. ## Seafood pancake and ginseng liquor: the side order worth adding For the side dish, we ordered the seafood pancake. ![Seafood pancake ordered as a side at Dream Samgyetang](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-17-31oro-900.webp) Honestly, I'd planned to just have the samgyetang, but ordering this turned out to be a great call. ![Crispy seafood pancake loaded with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-18-ayx72-900.webp) The pancake came out perfectly crispy, packed generously with seafood, giving it a nice texture and nutty flavor. It wasn't greasy either, which made it a great pairing with the samgyetang. This place also serves ginseng liquor alongside your meal. One bite of seafood pancake, one sip of ginseng liquor — the combination worked better than I expected. ![Ginseng liquor served alongside the seafood pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-19-ucpa9-900.webp) My friend kept saying how delicious it was too. I felt weirdly proud, like I'd personally recommended it or something. ## Was the chicken gamey or fishy at all? There's one thing I always pay attention to when eating samgyetang — the gamey, fishy smell that chicken can sometimes have. At Dream Samgyetang, I barely noticed any of that. The broth was clean, and the chicken itself was in good condition, so I was able to enjoy it deliciously to the very end. I think even people who don't usually enjoy samgyetang could eat this without hesitation. ## Why Dream Samgyetang comes to mind when the seasons change During this time of year, when the temperature swings are so big, taking care of your body really matters. A proper hot bowl of nourishing food definitely makes you feel lighter. ![Samgyetang enjoyed as a seasonal recovery meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-20-18agc-900.webp) ![Table at Dream Samgyetang after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch-21-1x0br-900.webp) If you're near Dongtan Station and fit any of these, Dream Samgyetang might be worth a visit: - Looking for a place to recover and recharge - Looking for a meal spot for your parents - Craving a healthy, wholesome meal - Searching for a good boyangsik (nourishing food) restaurant near Dongtan Station Even on my second visit, I was satisfied, and I suspect I'll think of this place again once it gets colder. Take care of your health during this seasonal transition, and recharge with a hearty bowl of nourishing food! ## Where it is - Dream Samgyetang (드림삼계탕) - 128 Dongtan-yeok-ro, Dongtan-gu, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea - 경기도 화성시 동탄구 동탄역로 128 2층 201호 - 37.1978567, 127.0965841 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%93%9C%EB%A6%BC%EC%82%BC%EA%B3%84%ED%83%95/@37.1978567,127.0965841,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@pocheon-hillside-plate/dongtan-station-samgyetang-quiet-weekday-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt