# Gangneung hanjeongsik with 6,000-won steamed skate: Saimdang Bueok

- By Seoin Rok (https://superchart.com/en/@gangneung-salt-pier/)
- Written Sep 22, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon
- Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangneung-salt-pier/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangneung-salt-pier/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/index.md)

## In short

Saimdang Bueok is a hanjeongsik (Korean set-meal) restaurant a 10-minute walk from Ojukheon in Gangneung. A couple ordered the Saimdang set, picking miyeok-guk (seaweed soup) and Chodang sundubu (soft tofu) one each, then added a 6,000-won steamed skate on the side and cleared all 15 side dishes plus the grilled flounder and jeyuk bokkeum (spicy stir-fried pork). The steamed skate was so tender it counts as the hidden highlight of Saimdang Bueok.

## Good to know

- **Location**: 1st floor, 6 Jukheon-gil 85beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do
- **Hours**: Daily 10:30–20:00 (last order 19:15)
- **Menu line-up**: Ojukheon set, Saimdang set, Yulgok set — the whole table orders the same set
- **Soup choice**: Chodang sundubu (soft tofu) or miyeok-guk (seaweed soup)
- **Steamed skate**: 6,000 won
- **Butter-grilled scallops add-on**: 3,000 won
- **Side dishes**: 15 kinds, changing slightly each day
- **Parking**: Available, fairly spacious
- **Other**: Groups welcome, high chairs available, no pets
- **Price reference**: ₩3,000 ≈ $2.2 · ₩6,000 ≈ $4.4 (2026-09-22)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026*

Hi, this is Chaechae. My partner and I just got back from a trip to Gangneung! For the very first meal of the trip, I wanted to skip our usual jjamppong sundubu or mulhoe routine and eat something neat and homey instead 🍚 So we headed to Saimdang Bueok, a place locals rave about as a real hidden gem, and filled up before officially starting the trip. Here's my review of Saimdang Bueok, a hanjeongsik (Korean set meal) spot with unusually tidy, careful food :)

## Where Saimdang Bueok is and when it opens

- 📍Location: 6 Jukheon-gil 85beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, 1st floor
- 📍Hours: Daily 10:30–20:00 (last order 19:15)
- 📍Parking available
- 📍Group seating available
- 📍Kids' chairs available
- 📍No pets allowed

![Exterior of the Saimdang Bueok building](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-01-dl4ju-900.webp)

![Sign for Matdeurin, the restaurant sharing the space](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-02-15qdl-900.webp)

![Entrance sign at Saimdang Bueok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-03-33cmy-866.webp)

If you're following the navigation, you'll run into a sign that says 'Matdeurin' first, which might throw you off — but don't worry, they share the space, so just walk right in. It's about a 10-minute walk from Ojukheon, or 3 minutes by car 🚗 Since a lot of people put Ojukheon on their Gangneung itinerary anyway, this location is perfect for a quick detour.

![View of the area near Saimdang Bueok, close to Ojukheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-04-axeyo-900.webp)

![Spacious parking lot at Saimdang Bueok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-05-426o7-845.webp)

### Is there parking at Saimdang Bueok?

Because Saimdang Bueok shares its building with another restaurant, the parking area is surprisingly spacious. Parking hassle is always a little stressful while traveling, but here it wasn't an issue at all.

![Entrance and call bell sign at Saimdang Bueok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-06-12umj-900.webp)

Since they're running two restaurants out of one space, staff aren't always right there when things get busy. Don't panic if that happens — just press the call bell and someone will come out right away and help you kindly!

![Dining hall at Saimdang Bueok with window seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-07-n1vnf-900.webp)

![Interior filled with four-person tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-08-8vmqd-900.webp)

![Partitioned table area further inside, like a private room](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-09-1fbi5-900.webp)

## Inside Saimdang Bueok: atmosphere and seating

Inside, most of the tables seat four, and the hall right by the entrance has window seats, so the whole place feels bright and clean ✨ There's also a separate table area further in that's partitioned off almost like a private room — it looked great for group gatherings or company dinners too.

![Menu board of set meals at Saimdang Bueok](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-10-1icvn-900.webp)

## Saimdang Bueok set menus and how to order

The menu is split into three sets — Ojukheon-han-sang, Saimdang-han-sang, and Yulgok-han-sang — and you can choose your soup between Chodang sundubu (soft tofu) and miyeok-guk (seaweed soup). The catch is everyone at the table has to order the same set ◡̈

![Order details for the Saimdang set](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-11-q9k21-845.webp)

We went with the Saimdang set, one miyeok-guk and one Chodang sundubu, and also ordered the steamed skate on the side •ܫ•

![Saimdang set table for two with side dishes laid out](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-12-1jop1-1200.webp)

![Table with all 15 basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-13-1lw6e-900.webp)

## The 15 side dishes that come with the set

Once you order, 15 side dishes come out. They seem to rotate a little every day. It's not just about the sheer number — every single one was the kind of side dish that makes you eat more rice, and everything was neatly done and delicious.

![Close-up of the side dish plates](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-14-6ffh9-900.webp)

The grilled scallop butter that came as one of the side dishes was plump and slightly sweet — really good. I kept picking at it and almost ended up ordering more ˶ˊᵕˋ˵ (You can add grilled scallop butter for ₩3,000!)

![Grilled scallop butter served as a side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-15-1muv5-900.webp)

## The mains: grilled flounder and jeyuk bokkeum

While you're working through the side dishes, the main grilled fish arrives — a plump flounder. Crispy on the outside, moist inside, and perfect over warm white rice — I cleared a whole bowl of rice on this alone!

![Plump grilled flounder](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-16-bcjhb-900.webp)

![Flounder meat served over white rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-17-16p42-900.webp)

And the other main, pork bulgogi! It comes out on a hot plate, so it stays warm the whole meal. Personally, it's in my top three pork bulgogi dishes lately ෆ

![Pork bulgogi served on a hot plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-18-1sxbf-900.webp)

## Miyeok-guk or Chodang sundubu: which soup to pick?

Since the soup is included in the set, each of us picked something different. I went with miyeok-guk, and it was simmered long enough that the flavor was rich and the seaweed was soft — I think it'd be great for kids too!

![A bowl of well-simmered miyeok-guk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-19-1y26d-966.webp)

![Miyeok-guk served with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-20-1p8k1-900.webp)

And this is my partner's pick, Chodang sundubu ☁️ It was nutty and silky, well seasoned enough to eat plain, and just as good with the seasoned soy sauce it comes with. The portion was generous too, so it was really filling.

![Chodang sundubu with seasoned soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-21-fv0fb-749.webp)

![A generous portion of Chodang sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-22-oa3r3-900.webp)

## Is the 6,000-won steamed skate worth adding?

We got the steamed skate as a side dish, and honestly, it's a real hidden powerhouse ✨ It's a bargain at ₩6,000, and the meat was so soft and tender it basically melted in my mouth っ˘ڡ˘ς I actually thought about ordering a second one, that's how special it was! Next time I'm getting one per person.

![Steamed skate added for ₩6,000](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-23-1qsub-966.webp)

Dishes done today too 🍽️ (which just means it was that good ദ്ദി)

![Empty side dish bowls after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side/gangneung-saimdang-kitchen-skate-steamed-side-24-15n88-900.webp)

> Crispy-outside, tender-inside grilled fish and umami-packed steamed skate — a perfect local favorite in Gangneung 🤍

Between the grilled flounder and pork bulgogi mains, plus your choice of hearty soup, this is a solidly put-together hanjeongsik spot in Gangneung. The ₩6,000 steamed skate is a genuine hidden menu item you have to try! If you're looking for a place near the Arte Museum or want a tidy, satisfying Gangneung hanjeongsik lunch, this is a can't-miss option. Saimdang Bueok is a great pick whenever you're craving clean, hearty Korean food ◡̈

## Where it is

- Saimdang Bueok (사임당부엌)
- 6 Jukheon-gil 85beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea, 1st floor
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 죽헌길85번길 6 1층
- 37.7773882, 128.8748087
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%AC%EC%9E%84%EB%8B%B9%EB%B6%80%EC%97%8C/@37.7773882,128.8748087,17z

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