Gangneung burger spot with fries included in every order: Moana Burger

*Address: 228-33 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea

*Hours: 11:00–21:00 (closed every Tuesday)

This time I want to introduce a burger restaurant we visited in Gangneung — Moana Burger, haha. This handmade burger spot is located in Chodang-dong, Gangneung, so it's not out of the way at all if you're already exploring the city! One more standout feature of Moana Burger — it's a pet-friendly restaurant where you can bring your dog inside!! That makes it an even better choice for dog owners!!

Where is Moana Burger, and is there parking? 5 minutes from Gangmun Beach

This Chodang-dong lunch spot has its own parking lot, so guests coming from farther away can park comfortably!! Location-wise, Moana Burger is about a 5-minute drive from Gangmun Beach and within 10 minutes of Gyeongpo Beach, so it's easy to see why it's considered one of the go-to spots in Gangneung!!

Inside Moana Burger: metal tables and a casual seaside mood

The interior of this Gangneung handmade burger spot felt pretty modern and clean!!

This burger restaurant allows dogs, and you can really feel the owner's love for animals — they keep a retriever themselves, haha.

Metal tables were scattered throughout the space, haha. If you're a fan of handmade burger places in Gangneung, this is one worth trying at least once!!

A little beer-healing time only available at this Chodang-dong lunch spot, haha. You can tell the beer quality is genuinely good here!!

Moana Burger menu: fries come with every burger

You can check out the menu board at this Gangneung handmade burger spot, and just looking at it makes everything seem delicious!!

Here's the Moana Burger menu — a standout feature is that every burger comes with fries!! The Moana Burger, Hawaiian Burger, and Moana Double Burger seem to be the signature picks!!

The fridge was also packed with tasty drinks, so if you need one, feel free to grab it while eating at this Gangneung burger spot, haha.

The restroom at this Chodang-dong lunch restaurant is located inside the store!!

What we ordered: Moana Burger 14,000 won and Hawaiian Burger 15,000 won

The dishes started coming out one by one, and we ordered two burgers: the Moana Burger (₩14,000) and the Hawaiian Burger (₩15,000), haha. Fries and buffalo wings were also served as sides!!

The burgers were plated beautifully, haha. All that was left to do was eat!!

How the Moana Burger tastes: thick patty and melting cheese

The burger itself was so juicy and flavorful that every bite was genuinely delicious. The Moana Burger is quite a big burger — between the toasted buns were the patty, cheese, lettuce, onion, and tomato!! Tasting it, I really felt it was a burger with serious skill behind it!!

Honestly, this burger felt like one of the best I've had!! With the first bite, the juices from the thick patty lingered in my mouth, and the deep meaty flavor of the patty came through, harmonizing beautifully with the melted cheese and fresh vegetables!!

We even caught this tasty handmade burger on video, haha.

How the Hawaiian Burger tastes: sweet, tangy pineapple and a salty patty

The Hawaiian Burger was sweet and tangy in a way that paired perfectly with the salty patty and cheese — genuinely a delicious burger, haha. I thought it was a great option for a light, easygoing meal!!

The fries served alongside each burger

The fries that came with the meal were also fried really well!! Crispy outside, soft inside — exactly the balance you want!!

We cut it up with a knife to eat, haha. The burger itself was so good that it was satisfying even without any extras!!

We got to try both the burger and the fries, haha. It's often a shame when you can only order one, but at Moana Burger you don't even need to order a set — a single burger order comes with fries too, making for a hearty and satisfying meal!!

Is Moana Burger worth it for a dog-friendly lunch in Gangneung?

Moana Burger, the place we visited this time in Gangneung, is a well-known handmade burger spot, haha. We ordered delicious burgers and fries and really enjoyed the meal!!! It's close to both Gangmun Beach and Gyeongpo Beach, and since dogs are welcome indoors, anyone looking for a pet-friendly restaurant in Gangneung should give it a try!!