# Soy sauce shrimp banchan at Daecheongmaru, a Sokcho tofu restaurant

- By Jiwoo Han (https://superchart.com/en/@donghae-warm-galbi/)
- Written Sep 17, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@donghae-warm-galbi/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@donghae-warm-galbi/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/index.md)

## In short

Daecheongmaru is a tofu and dried pollack (hwangtae) Korean restaurant on Gwangwang-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon. The meal was Chodang sundubu (soft tofu stew) at 14,000 won and spicy sundubu at 15,000 won, served with a full banchan spread of soy sauce shrimp, seasoned tofu, seasoned dried pollack and biji (soybean pulp), in a shoes-off country-style interior with private rooms and a large dedicated parking lot. Mild rather than heavy, Daecheongmaru is an easy-on-the-stomach sundubu breakfast for a Sokcho trip.

## Good to know

- **Address**: 430 Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State
- **Hours**: Daily 7:20am–9:30pm
- **Break time**: 3:30pm–5:00pm
- **Last order**: 9:00pm (dinner 8:55pm / lunch 3:25pm)
- **Chodang sundubu**: 14,000 won
- **Spicy sundubu**: 15,000 won
- **Parking**: Dedicated lot with parking attendants
- **Seating**: Many tables, private rooms available
- **Waiting**: Tabling app accepted
- **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10 · ₩15,000 ≈ $11 (2026-09-19)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026*

I finally visited Daecheongmaru, already famous as a Sokcho breakfast spot!

## Daecheongmaru basics: address, hours and parking in Sokcho

Daecheongmaru is located at 430 Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, and is open daily from 7:20am to 9:30pm. Break time is 3:30–5:00pm, and last order is at 9:00pm (8:55pm for dinner / 3:25pm for lunch). There's a private parking lot on site, too.

### What Daecheongmaru looks like from the street

![Exterior of Daecheongmaru restaurant in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-01-vh6b9-966.webp)

![Front of the Daecheongmaru building, a tofu and pollack specialty restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-02-14soy-966.webp)

Daecheongmaru specializes in tofu and pollack! It's a menu anyone, any age, can enjoy without any strain on the stomach, so it's perfect for a hearty yet easy breakfast.

![Daecheongmaru's large private parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-03-1tc6l-966.webp)

The restaurant has its own private parking lot and it's huge, so you don't need to worry about parking at all! There's even a staff member directing cars.

## Inside Daecheongmaru: shoes off, with private rooms

At Daecheongmaru, you take off your shoes at the entrance, put them in a shoe cabinet, and go inside. The place is spacious with lots of table seating and even a private room, so it's fine for families or groups.

![Shoe cabinet at the Daecheongmaru entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-04-nz7lf-966.webp)

![Entrance where you remove your shoes at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-05-esuh1-966.webp)

It's been a while since I visited a place where you take off your shoes to enter — places like this are often genuinely great restaurants, haha!

![Waitlist sign and Table-ling machine at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-06-kcodm-966.webp)

![Vending machine coffee for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-07-183pi-966.webp)

If there's a wait, you can use the Table-ling app, and there's even vending machine coffee for dessert!

![Dining hall with many table seats at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-08-hir81-966.webp)

![Spacious interior seating at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-09-95yhd-966.webp)

The restaurant is spacious with plenty of table seating, so it works fine for family and group meals!

![Private room for dining at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-10-1aey5-966.webp)

There's also a private room, so you can have a more private meal! The vibe here is rustic and homey, like visiting your grandmother's house — I really liked it.

![Entrance area where biji is available to take home](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-11-w1mb0-966.webp)

Near the entrance, there's a spot where you can take home some biji (soybean pulp), but there wasn't any the day I went! You could probably just ask the owner.

## Daecheongmaru menu and prices

Daecheongmaru's signature dishes are Chodang sundubu, spicy sundubu, pollack hangover soup, and wild greens bibimbap. We ordered the Chodang sundubu (₩14,000) and the spicy sundubu (₩15,000).

![Menu board of sundubu and pollack dishes at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-12-197ji-966.webp)

There are also specialty dishes made with pollack and tofu, like grilled/steamed pollack and squid sundae or tofu hot pot! Soy sauce shrimp and seasoned pollack are also sold separately as takeout items.

![Sign for takeout soy sauce shrimp and seasoned pollack](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-13-i0d5t-966.webp)

![Information panel on the origin of Chodang tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-14-uq0qz-966.webp)

There's also a detailed explanation of what 'Chodang' means.

### What does Chodang mean in Chodang sundubu?

> Since sea salt isn't produced in Gangneung, where Chodang tofu originates, clean seawater from the East Sea is used as the coagulant instead of salt. Using seawater instead of salt was the idea of Heo Yeop, a Gangneung magistrate who went by the pen name Chodang and lived there — he made tofu with well water from the courtyard of the government office and used seawater to set it. The tofu became famous for its great taste, so Heo Yeop named it Chodang tofu after his own pen name.

Using clean seawater as the coagulant for soft tofu, made with 100% domestic soybeans — how could it not taste good!? 👍

## The banchan spread: soy sauce shrimp, seasoned tofu and biji

At Daecheongmaru, a single bowl of sundubu comes with a table full of banchan (side dishes). My favorite was the soy sauce shrimp, and seasoned tofu, seasoned pollack, and biji all came alongside it.

![Full sundubu banchan spread at Daecheongmaru](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-15-omz21-1200.webp)

The meal was really neat and generously plentiful! The banchan were especially varied and paired really well with the sundubu.

![Variety of side dishes served with sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-16-1mmj3-966.webp)

![Soy sauce shrimp banchan and room seating at Daecheongmaru, a Sokcho tofu and pollack restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-17-q11z6-966.webp)

Every banchan was delicious, but my favorite was the soy sauce shrimp! The salty-sweet shrimp meat went really well with the sundubu and rice.

![Salty-sweet soy sauce shrimp side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-18-1ybp3-966.webp)

![Seasoned tofu served with soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-19-1g02f-966.webp)

The seasoned tofu came with soy sauce, and probably because it's made with domestic soybeans, it was clean-tasting and really delicious! The seasoned pollack didn't disappoint either — makes sense given this place specializes in pollack!

The biji also came as a side dish, and it's a real delicacy too. The nuttiness, softness, and light saltiness of the soybeans alone could finish off a whole bowl of rice!

## What does Daecheongmaru's Chodang sundubu taste like?

Daecheongmaru's Chodang sundubu (₩14,000) comes in a fairly generous portion just judging by the bowl size. The seasoning isn't heavy, so you can really taste the clean, nutty flavor of the soft tofu itself.

![A bowl of Daecheongmaru's Chodang sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-20-q1ny6-966.webp)

The first spoonful had a soft, silky texture that I loved, and it wasn't spicy or intense at all — just nutty and clean, which made me understand exactly why Chodang sundubu is so famous! It's filling too, so it doesn't feel heavy for breakfast!

Since the seasoning isn't strong, you can really taste the clean, natural flavor of the soft tofu. Add a little of the soy sauce that comes with the seasoned tofu to taste, and it adds a savory saltiness for a whole different flavor experience!

## Is the spicy sundubu good for a hangover?

Daecheongmaru's spicy sundubu (₩15,000) has seafood in it, so the broth is refreshing and spicy-hot — perfect for curing a hangover. Shrimp, clams, crab, and various other seafood create a rich, clean-tasting broth.

![Spicy sundubu with seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-21-1yy5h-m-966.webp)

![Shrimp and clams in the spicy sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-22-viznt-966.webp)

![Close-up of the spicy sundubu's hot broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant/sokcho-daecheongmaru-tofu-pollack-restaurant-23-1mqqe-966.webp)

Shrimp, clams, crab, and other ingredients blend well together, giving the broth a rich, clean seafood flavor!

The spicy broth is tempered by the soft tofu, so it wasn't overly intense, and adding a bowl of rice to the spicy-hot broth made for a filling, hangover-curing meal!

## Is Daecheongmaru worth it? Final verdict

Overall, it's mild enough to make a great breakfast, and I really liked being able to taste the clean, nutty flavor of the soft tofu itself! The banchan were high-quality and clearly made with care! If you're looking for a satisfying, easy-on-the-stomach meal during your Sokcho trip, I recommend Daecheongmaru as a Sokcho must-visit 👍

## Where it is

- Daecheongmaru (대청마루)
- 430 Gwangwang-ro, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- 강원특별자치도 속초시 관광로 430
- 38.1980822, 128.5367225
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%8C%80%EC%B2%AD%EB%A7%88%EB%A3%A8/@38.1980822,128.5367225,17z

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