Sokcho seafood soy sauce platter with 7 kinds, 2-person set: Sokcho

I was in Sokcho and wanted something a bit different from sashimi or grilled meat for lunch, so I went looking for Sokcho Geu Badaro.

Their signature dish is the seafood soy sauce platter, where you get to try several kinds of seafood at once — I was curious, and once it was actually set on the table it turned out to be even more varied and generous-looking than I expected.

Location and parking at Sokcho Geu Badaro

Sokcho Geu Badaro is on the first floor at 171 Expo-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do. It's close to Sokcho Bogwang Hospital and not too far by car from Cheongcho Lake Resort, so it was a handy stop while looking for a meal spot during a Sokcho trip.

Parking is easy since there's a dedicated on-site parking lot.

Navigate to the address and the restaurant comes into view — the exterior is fairly clean-looking, so it was easy to find even on a first visit.

Clean and spacious inside

Stepping inside, the space felt more spacious than the exterior suggested.

There were multiple tables and group seating too, so it looked good both for a meal for two and for a bigger party.

When I visited, there was actually a hiking club group booking in place, so it seems like a spot people often choose for group meals.

Kids' chairs are also available, so families traveling with children in Sokcho might want to note that. The atmosphere felt easy for a lunchtime visit, and overall it gave off a clean, comfortable feel for a meal.

Sokcho Geu Badaro menu and prices

Looking at the menu, there was a good variety of hotpot rice options prepared.

The signature dish is the seafood soy sauce platter (2 potato hotpot rice) 2-person set for ₩70,000.

Here's the rest of what was on the menu.

• Abalone hotpot rice ₩22,000
• Scallop hotpot rice ₩23,000
• Octopus hotpot rice ₩22,000
• Red snow crab hotpot rice ₩22,000
• Cockle hotpot rice ₩20,000

We wanted to try a bit of everything, so we ordered the seafood soy sauce platter 2-person set without hesitation.

Several kinds of seafood soy sauce, all at once

After a short wait, the dish arrived — with so many kinds on one plate, it looked pretty generous just from the sight of it.

What I liked most was not being stuck with just one kind — you get to taste shrimp, scallop, abalone, octopus, salmon, crab, and conch all at once.

When traveling and wanting to try a bit of everything, ordering each dish separately can feel like a lot — this kind of set is pretty ideal for that.

The first thing I tried was the shrimp soy sauce marinade. The shrimp felt firm and plump, giving a nice bite right from the first taste. The flesh wasn't mushy at all — it had a good springiness, and the more I chewed, the more a subtle sweetness came through, pairing well with the salty soy sauce seasoning.

Piled onto rice, this combination never fails.

Crunchy abalone soy sauce marinade

The abalone had a nice crunchy yet chewy texture.

Abalone's own clean flavor combined with the salty seasoning worked well with rice, and the more I chewed, the more a subtle umami came through.

Octopus, salmon, crab, and conch too

The octopus soy sauce marinade had a chewy, springy texture. It wasn't overly tough, just the right amount of chew — a dish anyone who likes seafood would reach for again. The salmon soy sauce marinade, unlike the others, was soft and mellow. Even with the same seasoning, the texture differed by ingredient, which made picking through them one by one fun.

Picking the meat out of the crab soy sauce marinade and eating it with rice, the salty seasoning combined with the crab's own umami paired well with the rice. Overall, each seafood had a slightly different texture and flavor, which made it fun to try one at a time, and I really liked being able to taste so many kinds together.

Even heartier with the potato hotpot rice

Eating just the seafood soy sauce marinades alone might have felt a bit lacking, but the potato hotpot rice served alongside made it a full meal. Piling seafood onto the warm potato hotpot rice went well with the salty seasoning, and

there were several side dishes too, so it was easy to pick whatever suited my taste. Alternating between seafood and side dishes, a whole bowl of rice disappeared quickly.

We finished with nurungji (scorched rice) tea 🫶 A really satisfying meal on this Sokcho trip ❗️

A great lunch spot on a Sokcho trip

Having eaten there myself, Sokcho Geu Badaro's biggest strength was clearly being able to taste several kinds of seafood soy sauce marinade at once.

The shrimp was firm and plump, the scallop was large and chewy, the abalone was crunchy, the octopus was springy — each had its own distinct charm.

If you're looking for a Sokcho restaurant for drinks-with-rice where you can have a drink alongside a hearty meal, this menu would work well too.

And if you're looking for a lunch spot near Sokcho Beach during your trip, it's worth considering alongside other Sokcho Beach restaurant options. If you're planning a route that includes Daepo Harbor, it's also worth comparing against other Daepo Harbor restaurant picks.

Above all, this place suits people who want to try a little of many different soy sauce marinades. If you'd rather sample a variety of seafood than eat a lot of just one dish, the seafood soy sauce platter set should be pretty satisfying. If you're looking for something a bit different from your usual meals during a Sokcho trip, give Sokcho Geu Badaro a try — from shrimp to scallop, abalone, and octopus soy sauce marinades, all in one sitting.

Visit information

• Address 171 Expo-ro, 1st floor, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• Hours 10:30 – 21:00
• Break time 16:00 – 17:00
• Last order 20:30
• Parking Dedicated on-site parking available
• Order Seafood soy sauce platter (2 potato hotpot rice) 2-person set ₩70,000

※ Menu items and hours may change depending on when you visit, so it's best to check before you go.