# Kkamak Rock chicken stew restaurant in Donghae: Mukho Sotbokkeumtang

- By Sora (https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-table-side/)
- Written Sep 19, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Donghae, Gangwon
- Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@banchan-table-side/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@banchan-table-side/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/index.md)

## In short

Mukho Sotbokkeumtang is a dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken stew) restaurant in Donghae, Gangwon, directly across from Kkamak Rock. Guests check in on the first floor and are led up to the second-floor hall, where floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the East Sea and Kkamak Rock, and the boneless chicken ordered at spice level 1 came out tender, with no dryness, after simmering 10 minutes in the iron lid pot. Mukho Sotbokkeumtang is the place to go when a trip full of seafood leaves you craving a hot, spicy meat dish.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 151 Ilchul-ro, 2nd floor, Unit 7, Donghae-si, Gangwon (across from Kkamak Rock)
- **Layout**: 1st and 2nd floors; guests are guided from the 1st floor up to the 2nd
- **Main menu**: Dakbokkeumtang (spicy braised chicken), dak hanmari (whole chicken), Hanwoo beef intestine doritang, thin-sliced beef doritang
- **Lunch menu**: Chicken kalguksu (knife-cut noodles), dakgomtang (chicken soup), chogye naengmyeon (cold chicken broth noodles)
- **Ordering**: Tablet kiosk at each table; choose boneless and spice level
- **This order**: Boneless, spice level 1
- **Cooking**: Cooked to order, then simmered about 10 minutes in the iron lid pot at the table
- **Amenities**: Covered self-serve side dish bar, aprons, baby chairs

*as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026*

![Main photo of Mukho Sotbokkeumtang across from Kkamak Rock in Donghae](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-01-r9qt3-1200.webp)

I found a seriously amazing restaurant on a trip to Mukho in Donghae, so I had to write it up. When people come to the coast, they usually think only of raw fish or seafood, right? But if you eat nothing but seafood for the whole trip, honestly you start craving something spicy and hearty made with meat. That's exactly when you should head to Mukho Sotbokkeumtang, right across from Kkamak Rock. You could go just for the ocean view alone and it'd be worth it, but the food was insanely good too.

![Exterior of the Mukho Sotbokkeumtang building with 1st and 2nd floors](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-02-17kg6-686.webp)

## What is the view from the second floor of Mukho Sotbokkeumtang?

Mukho Sotbokkeumtang has a 1st and 2nd floor, and when you walk in on the 1st floor, staff kindly guide you up to the 2nd. The moment I climbed the stairs and reached the 2nd floor, my jaw dropped. Through the huge windows, the East Sea and Kkamak Rock stretched out below — the view was genuinely next-level, the kind that makes you gasp.

![The East Sea and Kkamak Rock seen through the 2nd-floor floor-to-ceiling windows](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-03-9ozj2-900.webp)

Even if you're not seated right by the window, you get a sweeping ocean view from pretty much any table in the hall. The interior is spotless and well kept, and every table has a large iron lid pot set up, which gives the whole place serious visual presence.

![A table set with an iron lid pot in the 2nd-floor hall of Mukho Sotbokkeumtang](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-04-1nlw2-900.webp)

## Mukho Sotbokkeumtang menu and how to order at the table kiosk

Besides dakbokkeumtang, Mukho Sotbokkeumtang also serves dak hanmari, Hanwoo daechang godoritang, and woosamgyeop doritang, plus solid, good-value lunch options like dak kalguksu, dakgomtang, and chogye naengmyeon. It's clearly a spot locals already know and love — a genuine hidden gem in Mukho. Ordering is simple via the tablet kiosk at each table, and the options are laid out with real care.

![Tablet kiosk screen showing dakbokkeumtang and lunch menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-05-82foo-900.webp)

![Order options screen for choosing boneless and spice level](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-06-fzrsd-900.webp)

## Side dishes, the self-serve bar and the special chive sauce

This time we went boneless for easier eating and picked spice level 1, the mildest option. Once we ordered, they set out a clean spread of basic side dishes — cool baekkimchi (white kimchi), seasoned bean sprouts, and pickles. Every side dish was neat and refreshing, pairing perfectly with the spicy chicken stew. If you run out, you can freely refill from the hygienically covered self-serve bar without any hesitation, and aprons and baby chairs are thoughtfully provided too, which made things easy.

![Basic side dish spread of baekkimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-07-1iylo-900.webp)

![Covered self-serve side dish bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-08-1bj9u-900.webp)

They also serve a signature chive sauce for dipping the chicken — mix in minced garlic to taste, scoop up chicken and chives together, and dip. The flavor just explodes with savoriness in your mouth.

![A bowl of special sauce with chives and onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-09-1n7q7-900.webp)

![Chive special sauce mixed with minced garlic](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-10-u3mvs-900.webp)

## Boneless dakbokkeumtang in an iron lid pot, simmered 10 minutes

The boneless dakbokkeumtang we ordered arrived beautifully and generously piled on a large iron lid pot. It's not pre-cooked and just reheated — it's cooked to order, so you simmer it on the pot for about 10 minutes before eating. While it bubbles away on high heat, you can snack on the long milddeok (chewy rice cake), potato, mushroom, and green onion that come standard in the pot while you wait — the rice cake is so soft and chewy it really gets your appetite going.

![Boneless dakbokkeumtang simmering on an iron lid pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-11-12ftt-900.webp)

![Long milddeok rice cake, potato, and green onion included by default in the stew](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-12-1k1ww-900.webp)

### How tender is the boneless chicken, and how hot is spice level 1?

After about 10 minutes, once the chicken had soaked up the sauce, I tried a bite of the boneless meat along with some broth. Honestly, the chicken had zero dryness — it was so tender and soft that I kept marveling the whole time I ate. There was no gamy smell at all, and since it's boneless, there's no need to pick meat off bones, so it was super easy and satisfying to just pick up with chopsticks. Spice level 1 isn't a harsh or artificial heat — it's a clean, tastily spicy level that even people who can't handle spicy food can enjoy without worry. The sauce itself isn't too sweet and has a deep savory flavor, so even just sipping the broth makes you want rice.

![Boneless dakbokkeumtang reduced down with the sauce soaked in](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-13-uvb7o-900.webp)

![Boneless chicken scooped up together with the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-14-13z3q-900.webp)

![Fluffy potato that has soaked up the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-15-1685n-900.webp)

As it reduces down on high heat in the iron lid pot, the fluffy potatoes soak up plenty of broth — mash them slightly and eat with the broth, and it's absolute honey. Pile the tender boneless chicken with plenty of the special sauce made with crunchy chives and onion, and one bite gives you a savory yet spicy-tangy harmony of flavors.

![A piece of boneless chicken topped with the special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view/mukho-sot-bokkeumtang-kkamakbawi-ocean-view-16-1n8hi-705.webp)

## Where to walk after eating: Kkamak Rock, right across the road

Right in front of Mukho Sotbokkeumtang, the waves roll in against Kkamak Rock, so after eating your fill, it's a lovely route to walk toward Dojaebi Valley or Eodal Beach with the sea breeze on your face. The owner and staff were also really kind, which made the whole meal even more pleasant. If you're planning a trip to Mukho in Donghae, or want a hearty, delicious meal with an ocean view near Mukho Port, be sure to stop by Mukho Sotbokkeumtang. You'll fall completely for the wide-open, next-level ocean view and the tender boneless dakbokkeumtang.

## Where it is

- Mukho Sotbokkeumtang (묵호솥볶음탕)
- 151 Ilchul-ro, 2nd floor, Unit 7, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- 강원특별자치도 동해시 일출로 151 2층 7호
- 37.5566017, 129.1207646
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AC%B5%ED%98%B8%EC%86%A5%EB%B3%B6%EC%9D%8C%ED%83%95/@37.5566017,129.1207646,17z

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