# Sokcho makguksu restaurant with kids' menu jjajangbap: Topgol - By Si-yul (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-counter-seat/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-counter-seat/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-counter-seat/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/index.md) ## In short Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a self-milled perilla oil makguksu (buckwheat noodle) restaurant right next to Sokcho Beach and Sokchoi. The visit included perilla oil makguksu, solo-portion suyuk (boiled pork), a potato pancake, and the kids' menu jjajangbap (black bean sauce rice), with the noodles enjoyed two ways after adding dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth. The wide menu selection made it a satisfying meal for a family trip with kids. ## Good to know - **Address**: 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 09:30–21:00 - **Parking**: Free 2 hours at Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lots 1, 2, 3 - **Ordered**: Perilla oil makguksu, suyuk (solo portion), potato pancake, jjajangbap - **Events**: Free wang mandu (jumbo dumplings) if wearing military uniform; free noodles if eaten within 11 seconds; free paper photo at the entrance *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature perilla oil makguksu at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-01-q4e00-1200.webp) Today I'm introducing a Sokcho makguksu spot I loved — Topgol Makguksu. Makguksu (buckwheat noodles) is one of those dishes you have to eat when you travel to Gangwon-do! But even when a place gets recommended over and over as a must-try, honestly it's often just so-so when you actually try it. This time, while looking for a proper Sokcho makguksu spot, I found this place!! The perilla-oil-makguksu holy land of Sokcho — Topgol Makguksu. ![Exterior of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-02-4cynr-900.webp) ## Location and parking at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu 📍12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do ⏰ Daily 09:30–21:00 🅿️ Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lots 1, 2, 3 (free for 2 hours) ![Area around the restaurant near Sokcho Beach public parking](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-03-ku16j-900.webp) If you park at Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lots 1, 2, or 3, you get 2 hours free! It's right next to Sokcho Beach and Sokchoi, so accessibility was great too — a good stop to make during a Sokcho trip with kids. ![Entrance of Topgol Makguksu next to Sokchoi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-04-101gr-900.webp) ## Self-milled noodles — what makes it different Apparently Topgol Makguksu is the first place in Korea's history to register a trademark with the patent office. The defining feature is that the noodles are self-milled, mixing Bongpyeong buckwheat with 100% squid ink and yeongji (reishi mushroom)! ![Sign introducing the self-milled makguksu noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-05-6i7m5-900.webp) ![Posting explaining Bongpyeong buckwheat self-milled noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-06-19f22-900.webp) ![Interior of the Topgol Makguksu restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-07-1h1cq-m-900.webp) ![Posting with event information at Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-08-c4ts7-900.webp) ![A corner information area inside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-09-1l1ht-900.webp) ### Events worth knowing before you visit Topgol Makguksu has some fun events, so check these out before you go. - Free wang mandu (jumbo dumplings) if you're wearing a military uniform!! - Free deulmemak (perilla makguksu) if you eat it within 11 seconds!! - Free paper photo in front of the entrance!! ![Table seating at Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-10-stgb6-900.webp) ![Menu board at Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-11-cl4sk-900.webp) ## What we ordered with the kids Once we sat down, we ordered right away~ The perilla oil makguksu made with freshly pressed perilla oil is the signature menu, so it's a must-order!! Topgol Makguksu order — perilla oil makguksu / suyuk (boiled pork) / potato pancake / jjajangbap. When you go to a makguksu restaurant with kids, they actually end up eating the noodles surprisingly well, and Topgol Makguksu has jjajangbap on the kids' menu. Our first kid is such a jjajang lover that we ordered this right away haha. ![Kids' menu jjajangbap](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-12-1vp94-900.webp) ![Table set with basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-13-trwtl-900.webp) When the food came out, every single dish looked incredibly appetizing from the visuals alone. ![Table spread with makguksu and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-14-1rm4v-900.webp) ![A bowl of perilla oil makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-15-c0js8-900.webp) ![Perilla oil makguksu topped with seaweed flakes and perilla leaves](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-16-1lgup-900.webp) ## How did the perilla oil makguksu taste? If you come to Topgol Makguksu, I think the perilla oil makguksu is a must-try. First off, the perilla oil aroma is genuinely intense. ![Makguksu mixed with dongchimi broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-17-1mg7o-900.webp) I tried it plain first, then mixed in dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth, and the flavor changed completely — it was great to enjoy it two different ways. Overall, a very clean, savory flavor! Eating it together with perilla leaves and roasted seaweed flakes added even more savoriness and fragrance — it was really delicious. Above all, the self-milled noodles themselves were fantastic. The clean buckwheat flavor paired really well with the nutty perilla oil, and the kids ate it much better than I expected, which made me really happy. ![Close-up of the self-milled buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-18-d1act-900.webp) ![Perilla oil makguksu with noodles lifted up](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-19-ws8wd-900.webp) ## Solo-portion suyuk and pollack salad We ordered the solo-portion suyuk (boiled pork), and it was a perfect side to pair with the makguksu. No gamey smell at all, and the meat was on the tender side! ![Solo-portion suyuk plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-20-10lc8-900.webp) Wrapping a bite with the pollack salad, garlic, chili, and salted shrimp was really delicious. If you feel like makguksu alone isn't quite enough, I'd recommend ordering suyuk alongside it too. ![A bite of suyuk topped with pollack salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-21-1avrg-900.webp) ![Pollack salad with accompanying vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-22-1sb5u-900.webp) ## The potato pancake's surprising size And personally, the potato pancake stole the show visually! It was so huge that as soon as it arrived I was like, whoa, what is this?? Its chewy texture was on point — using both shredded potato and potato starch gave it a different charm from a typical potato pancake. Honestly, if I hadn't been driving, I really should've had this with a glass of makgeolli (rice wine)... If you love potato pancakes, definitely order this one too. ![An oversized potato pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-23-ioehf-900.webp) ## How was it as a family meal with kids? If you're visiting Sokcho Beach or Sokchoi during your trip, Topgol Makguksu is great for a meal nearby!! Especially with the self-milled noodles and the intense perilla oil aroma, it was one of the more satisfying meals of this trip. ![A full spread of makguksu, suyuk, and potato pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal-24-1ynpd-900.webp) We visited with our kid, and it was great that there was a kids' menu jjajangbap, plus a wide range of choices with the makguksu, suyuk, and potato pancake. If you're searching for a makguksu restaurant in Gangwon-do and thinking, like I was, 'I really want to eat some genuinely good makguksu this time!' — I recommend Topgol Makguksu, a Sokcho makguksu spot. I enjoyed it so much I'm already planning to go back! 😋 ## Where it is - Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch (속초탑골막국수 본점) - 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 해오름로188번길 12 1층 속초탑골막국수 본점 - 38.1916152, 128.6017339 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8D%EC%B4%88%ED%83%91%EA%B3%A8%EB%A7%89%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@38.1916152,128.6017339,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-counter-seat/sokcho-makguksu-kids-jjajang-family-meal/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt