What's in it
Whole chicken, potato, rice cakes, noodles.
More about Whole Chicken Hot Pot
The best-known restaurants are in the dak-hanmari alley near Dongdaemun Market. Near the end, many people add kimchi to the broth for a spicier finish before the noodles go in.
Good to know
Mix your own dipping sauce from the chili, soy, vinegar and mustard on the table.
Special diets and allergies
- Vegetarian: no — chicken is part of the dish.
- Pork: usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
- Allergens: Wheat / gluten, Soy.
Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.
Quick answers
What is whole chicken hot pot?
A whole chicken simmered in broth at the table with potatoes and rice cakes, then finished with knife-cut noodles. A famous Dongdaemun dish.
Is whole chicken hot pot spicy?
No — it is not spicy.
Is whole chicken hot pot vegetarian?
No — chicken is part of the dish.
Does whole chicken hot pot contain pork?
Usually pork-free — meat is not halal unless the restaurant is certified.
Is whole chicken hot pot gluten-free?
No — it usually contains wheat (gluten). Recipes vary, so ask if you need to avoid it.
What is whole chicken hot pot called in Korean?
닭한마리, pronounced “dakhanmari”.