# Surfboard-decor burger spot in Chodang-dong, Gangneung: Moana Burger - By Soha (https://superchart.com/en/@buckwheat-window/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Updated Sep 14, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/index.md) ## In short Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant in Chodang-dong, Gangneung, now relocated from its old Sacheon Beach location, with a casual open-kitchen space decorated with surfboards and skateboards. The writer ordered the Moana Burger + fries (₩13,000) and the Moana Double Burger + fries (₩15,000) to compare a single patty against a double, and appreciated that hygiene gloves were provided so hands stayed clean. Worth remembering when you want lunch in Chodang-dong that isn't sundubu (soft tofu stew). ## Good to know - **Moana Burger + fries**: ₩13,000 - **Moana Double Burger + fries**: ₩15,000 - **Hours**: Daily 11:00-21:00, last order 20:30 - **Regular closed day**: Tuesday - **Parking**: Available right in front of the restaurant - **Discount**: ₩2,000 off draft beer with any burger order *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Visiting Moana Burger, a handmade burger restaurant in Chodang-dong, Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-01-1h3l8-966.webp) Whenever I come to Gangneung, I always end up looking for sundubu (soft tofu stew) in Chodang-dong, but this time I wanted something a bit different for lunch, so I went looking and ended up at Moana Burger❗️🍔 ![Full view of Moana Burger's Chodang-dong location](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-02-fu2sk-966.webp) I had no idea there was a handmade burger place with this kind of vibe in Chodang-dong. When I actually went, it felt way hipper than I expected, and I really liked it. ![Exterior of Moana Burger after its move to Chodang-dong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-03-19klm-966.webp) Turns out it used to be located near Sacheon Beach, and has since relocated to Chodang-dong. > Moana Burger / 304-4 Chodang-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do / Closed Tuesdays / Daily 11:00 - 21:00 / Last order 20:30 ![Parking space right in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-04-13nfr-966.webp) There's parking right in front of the restaurant, so it was convenient to visit by car. ## MOANA BURGER was hip from the outside The exterior already felt different from your typical burger joint. ![Exterior with the MOANA BURGER sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-05-1s91j-966.webp) ![Hip exterior different from a typical burger restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-06-8ewpc-966.webp) Inside, surfboards and skateboards are placed all around, and because of that, even though I was in Gangneung, I felt for a moment like I'd wandered into Yangyang. ![Interior with surfboards and skateboards placed around](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-07-ny4k1-966.webp) ![Free, casual interior decor of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-08-oou5o-m-966.webp) The overall vibe is free and casual, so it was fun just looking around the space. And a cute retriever pup greeted me, which put me in a good mood right from the entrance. 🐶 ## The menu board matches the vibe perfectly ![Moana Burger menu board matching the restaurant's vibe](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-09-n0itj-966.webp) The menu board wasn't just a plain list of items — it matched the restaurant's atmosphere so well that it was worth photographing. ![Menu board listing Moana Burger items and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-10-id9bd-1200.webp) ![Menu board highlighting the signature items](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-11-1xs5r-966.webp) > I ordered the signature Moana Burger + fries (₩13,000) and the Moana Double Burger + fries (₩15,000). ![Sign about the draft beer discount with burger orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-12-10w1q-966.webp) There's also a ₩2,000 discount on draft beer when you order a burger, so if you want a cold one with lunch, keep that in mind. ![Bottled beers displayed in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-13-1bp60-m-966.webp) ![Fridge full of various drinks and bottled beers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-14-xevra-966.webp) They also have a variety of bottled beers and drinks ready, so it seemed easy to pick something to your taste. ![Table set with the ordered burgers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-15-47mtd-966.webp) ![Moana Burger served with a side of fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-16-ypyb0-966.webp) ## Moana Burger + fries First up, the basic Moana Burger. True to a handmade burger, the patty is on the thick side, and with vegetables and cheese layered in, the flavors all came together nicely in one bite. ![Cross-section of the basic Moana Burger with its thick patty](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-17-1ukbx-966.webp) ![Moana Burger loaded with vegetables and cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-18-1sexm-966.webp) It definitely felt different from the usual chain burger, and I think handmade burger fans would love it. The fries that came with it were also great to snack on alongside. ![Fries served alongside the burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-19-std59-966.webp) ## Moana Double Burger + fries ![Moana Double Burger set with fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-20-12ocu-966.webp) And for the meat lovers, I ordered the Moana Double Burger. ![Double burger with two patties inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-21-f6us7-966.webp) With two patties in it, it definitely feels much heavier than the basic version. If you want something filling, go for the double; if you want something a bit lighter, the basic one is the way to go. Ordering both and sharing made it fun to compare the two side by side. ![Comparing the basic burger and the double burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-22-i3ba4-966.webp) ### The thoughtful touch of hygiene gloves When eating a handmade burger loaded with fillings, you're always a bit worried about sauce or grease getting on your hands, but here they thoughtfully gave us hygiene gloves, so we could eat comfortably. These burgers really only taste right when you pick them up with your hands, and having gloves meant I didn't have to worry about my hands getting messy — a nice, thoughtful touch. ![Eating the burger while wearing hygiene gloves](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-23-43pm6-966.webp) ![Holding the burger with hands to eat it](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior-24-5wh8i-966.webp) ## What I liked even more thanks to the open kitchen Personally, what I liked most was the open kitchen. While waiting after ordering, you can see the kitchen preparing the food, which gave it the feel of a handmade burger being made fresh the moment you order. Being able to see the space where the food is actually made was something I personally appreciated. ## Turns out there's more to Chodang-dong than sundubu Chodang-dong naturally makes me think of sundubu first, but this time I was glad to discover somewhere a little different. I think I'll remember this place the next time I want something other than sundubu in Chodang-dong. ## Visit tips - There's dedicated parking right in front, so it's convenient to visit by car. - Fries come included with any burger order. - There's a ₩2,000 discount on beer when you order a burger. - A wide variety of bottled beers and drinks means there's something for every taste. - Sauce getting on your hands can be a hassle, but they provide hygiene gloves so you can eat comfortably. - The hip surfboard-and-skateboard decor makes for a fun, different dining atmosphere. - Good to check out when you want lunch in Chodang-dong that isn't sundubu. - Also worth noting for anyone staying at St. John's and looking for lunch in Chodang-dong. ## Where it is - Moana Burger (모아나 버거) - 228-33 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 난설헌로 228-33 모아나버거 - 37.7899095, 128.9149703 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EC%95%84%EB%82%98%20%EB%B2%84%EA%B1%B0/@37.7899095,128.9149703,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@buckwheat-window/gangneung-chodang-moana-burger-surf-interior/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt