# Checkerboard-tile burger restaurant in Gangneung: Moana Burger - By Yuran (https://superchart.com/en/@checkin-cup-table/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written as an in-store sponsored visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@checkin-cup-table/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@checkin-cup-table/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/index.md) ## In short Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant on Nanseolheon-ro in Gangneung, between Gangmun Beach and the Chodang-dong sundubu (soft tofu) village. The signature Moana Burger and fries came with cider and beer, and the black-toned dining room with checkerboard tiles has dog leash hooks throughout, so pets are welcome. For a Gangneung meal that isn't sundubu or grilled shellfish, Moana Burger is the answer. ## Good to know - **Location**: 228-33 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung, Gangwon (near Gangmun Beach and the Chodang-dong sundubu village) - **Burger menu**: Moana Burger (+fries), Hawaiian Burger (+fries), Moana Double Burger (+fries) - **Sides**: Buffalo wings, wedge potatoes with chili bean sauce, fries - **Event**: 2,000 won off draft beer with any burger order - **Parking**: Parking space in front of the restaurant - **Pets**: Pets welcome, with dog leash hooks throughout the restaurant - **Note**: Cooking starts when you order, so expect a wait; may close early when ingredients run out - **Price reference**: ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* When you travel to Gangneung you've got to see the sea and eat something good! This time I didn't want to come back having only eaten sundubu (soft tofu stew) and grilled shellfish. Isn't there a good handmade burger place in Gangneung too? That's how I found Moana Burger, located near Gangmun Beach and the Chodang-dong sundubu village. Officially certified as a Gangneung handmade burger spot — I want to go back. ![First photo from a visit to Moana Burger near Gangmun Beach in Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-01-184u0-900.webp) ## Where is Moana Burger, and is there parking on Nanseolheon-ro? Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant on Nanseolheon-ro near Gangmun Beach in Gangneung. There's a parking space right in front of the store, so it's convenient to visit by car! ![Storefront exterior showing the MOANA BURGER sign](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-02-1wg9c-900.webp) And from the outside, MOANA BURGER is written in big letters, so it stood out even from a distance! ## Inside Moana Burger: black tones and checkerboard tiles Because of the name 'Moana,' I expected a Hawaiian-style resort interior full of wood and rattan, but inside Moana Burger is a stylish burger joint with a chic black tone, silver tables, and checkerboard tiles! ![Moana Burger's interior decorated in black tones with checkerboard tiles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-03-1lezs-900.webp) Modern and urban — but with little touches of Hawaii scattered around (figurines, a surfboard), the more closely you looked, the more Hawaiian the space felt. ![Moana Burger's interior with Hawaiian-themed props](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-04-zimbc-900.webp) ![A corner of the store with a surfboard and figurines](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-05-1se4a-m-900.webp) ![Seating at Moana Burger with silver tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-06-vhamh-900.webp) It kind of felt like walking into a modern handmade burger pub near a Hawaiian beach?~ ![Moana Burger's interior with a handmade burger pub atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-07-mobos-900.webp) I also used the restroom off to one side, and it was kept clean, which I appreciated! ## Can you bring a dog to Moana Burger? Leash hooks at the tables And here's a point that made this dog-obsessed writer even happier: there are dog leash hooks all around the burger restaurant~ ![Dog leash hooks installed throughout the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-08-162cj-900.webp) ![Pet-friendly seating area at Moana Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-09-fv27o-899.webp) Yes indeed. This Gangneung favorite, Moana Burger, is a space where pets are welcome!! ## Moana Burger menu and the 2,000 won draft beer discount The signature menu at this Gangneung handmade burger favorite is the ✔Moana Burger (+fries)! Besides the Moana Burger, there's also ✔Hawaiian Burger (+fries) and ✔Moana Double Burger (+fries), and for sides there's ✔buffalo wings, ✔chili bean sauce wedge fries, and ✔fries. ![Moana Burger's menu board with burgers and sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-10-1fktg-900.webp) Most importantly~~ there's currently a promotion where ordering a burger gets you ₩2,000 off a draft beer~ I thought a burger with a draft beer would really hit the spot. ![Sign for the draft beer discount with burger orders](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-11-ej6fv-900.webp) Plenty of drinks and bottled beers that pair perfectly with handmade burgers too~ ![Drinks and bottled beers on display at Moana Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-12-ys88d-900.webp) ※Since cooking starts as soon as you order, it takes some time for the food to come out, and they may close early once ingredients run out, so if you're planning to visit, I'd recommend going with some time to spare rather than too late! ## How the Moana Burger tastes: thick patty and fries My friend Jjaeng-unni ordered the signature Moana Burger! Drinks are separate, so we ordered one cider and one beer. The Moana Burger finally arrived!! The first thing that caught my eye when I saw the burger was the thick patty and bun! ![The Moana Burger with its thick patty](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-13-1ito2-900.webp) Eating it, the sauce, the thick patty, and the fresh vegetables didn't feel like they were doing their own thing separately — they came together so well that each bite was a great combination. ![Cross-section of the Moana Burger showing patty and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-14-1p4pk-900.webp) ![The Moana Burger served with a side of fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-15-1ywec-900.webp) When eating a burger, I prefer picking it up with both hands rather than cutting it with a fork and knife, and Moana Burger even provided disposable gloves to make it easier to eat (nice touch) ![Disposable gloves provided with the burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-16-rab2u-900.webp) It felt good to sense that they were paying attention to guests down to these small details~ And when you order a burger, fries come with it — but don't think of them as just a side dish tagging along. They're genuinely well-fried. I finished the fries without leaving a single one!!! ![Crispy fries served at Moana Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-17-18rsf-900.webp) Crispy on the outside, soft and plump on the inside, the kind of taste that keeps your hand reaching back for more~~ If you like fries, I think you can look forward to the fries as much as the burger. ![A handmade burger meal served with fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-18-1716m-900.webp) ## The free plumeria flower pin And there was another reason receiving the burger made me even happier..! The owner gave us a plumeria hairpin as a gift. It was tucked neatly in with the disposable gloves and wet wipes — a small gift, but these kinds of small details are exactly what make Jjaeng-unni remember a restaurant and its owner for a long time. ![A plumeria hairpin tucked into wet wipes, given as a gift](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-19-4dv14-1200.webp) I wore the hairpin pinned prettily on my bag throughout the trip, and it turns out plumeria is a flower that represents Hawaii, with the meanings 'love,' 'welcome,' and 'new beginnings.' It suited the vibe of Moana Burger so well, and it felt like I'd received the owner's warm welcome — I was in a good mood the whole time I was eating the handmade burger, and the whole trip. ![The plumeria hairpin pinned to a travel bag](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks-20-r1su6-900.webp) ## Worth it? A handmade burger in Gangneung instead of sundubu This Gangneung handmade burger favorite, Moana Burger, felt like a place with a clear identity all its own, from the store's atmosphere to the food, the little props, and the service! And it's a place with an owner who really suits the word 'Moana' :) For those who want to enjoy the view near Gangmun Beach while eating something different from sundubu or grilled shellfish, or who are looking for a great handmade burger spot in Gangneung, I'd recommend stopping by at least once~ Next time I want to fill up on buffalo wings tossed in the owner's own homemade sauce, and the Moana Double Burger..★ ## 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/@checkin-cup-table/gangneung-moana-burger-checkerboard-leash-hooks/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt