# Kid-friendly non-spicy Sanghwang mushroom broth dinner in Sokcho - By Jaein (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-cupboard-light/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This is a review from a store-visit sponsorship. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-cupboard-light/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-cupboard-light/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/index.md) ## In short Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu is a seafood shabu jangkalguksu (spicy noodle hot pot) restaurant in Jo-yang-dong, Sokcho. Visiting on a Saturday 6pm reservation with a child, the writer ordered three servings of the seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu, and the sanghwang mushroom and hutgae (Hovenia) broth was mild enough that elementary-school kids enjoyed it too. From the wild ginseng starter through hand-cut noodles to the finishing mushroom porridge, it's a full-course Sokcho tonic dinner. ## Good to know - **Signature dish**: Seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu ₩25,000 - **Order**: Seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu, 3 servings - **Hours**: 09:00–20:00 (last order 19:30) - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **Parking**: Free private lot beside the restaurant (6–7 spots); nearby alleys unenforced when full - **Broth**: Sanghwang mushroom and hutgae (Hovenia dulcis) extract broth, free refills - **Other**: Pet-friendly, private hall rental available - **Address**: 4 Joyang-ro 118beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* ![Signature seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-01-1teqa-1200.webp) Shocked by the portion size and won over by the deep broth at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu, a must-do stop in Sokcho (with reservation tips and parking info) On the first night of our Sokcho trip, craving something cool, spicy-hot jangkalguksu (spicy knife-cut noodle soup) with a drink, we headed to Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu, a great dinner spot in Sokcho. It happened to be within walking distance of our accommodation, so it was super convenient. We arrived right on time for our Saturday 6pm reservation, and the place was already packed with dinner guests — a good sign we'd picked well. ## Location, hours, and parking at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu - Address: 4 Joyang-ro 118beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea - Hours: 09:00–20:00 (last order 19:30 / closed every Tuesday) - Parking: free private lot beside the restaurant (6–7 spots); when full, nearby alley parking is convenient with no enforcement. ## Seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu for three — a table too small for the food ![Seafood and beef shabu arranged on the flower platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-02-x86wh-900.webp) *The flower platter piled high with seafood and beef* The signature dish at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu is the seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu (₩25,000) — a hearty tonic dish combining sanghwang mushroom broth with an assortment of seafood and beef shabu-shabu. ![Full table setting with sanghwang mushroom broth and the seafood flower platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-03-1ohb4-900.webp) ![Composition of the seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-04-xjk8z-900.webp) Sokcho has countless jangkalguksu restaurants, but Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu is on a different level — visually and in composition, it's a seafood-bomb hot pot style dish. We ordered three servings of the signature seafood flower platter shabu jangkalguksu, and the sheer amount of food that arrived left the table barely big enough — our jaws dropped. ![Table set with three servings of the seafood flower platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-05-ief2z-900.webp) ![Crab and shellfish on the seafood platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-06-1iskr-900.webp) ![Abalone and octopus on the seafood flower platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-07-udu0n-900.webp) ![Plate of beef shabu-shabu and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-08-jrgdb-900.webp) ![Close-up of large seafood pieces on the flower platter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-09-17swl-900.webp) ![Seafood-bomb hot pot style table spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-10-1tob3-900.webp) The flower platter was piled high with octopus, abalone, scallops in the shell, crab, shrimp, and beef for shabu-shabu — a feast for the eyes first, before finishing with the deep flavor of the broth. The seafood was large and fresh, so even before it started cooking, we were already excited to taste the jangkalguksu. ## Can you bring kids? The mild sanghwang mushroom and hutgae broth At Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu, the sanghwang mushroom and hutgae (Hovenia dulcis) extract broth is simmered by hand for three hours every morning. That's why the broth is mild and savory rather than spicy, making it easy for even young kids to enjoy. I was a little worried going with a kid, thinking it might be too spicy or intense. But the broth at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu, simmered fresh every morning for three hours with sanghwang mushroom and hutgae extract, tasted like a tonic — not intense at all. (Free broth refills available.) ![Sanghwang mushroom and hutgae jangkalguksu broth boiling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-11-8tui1-900.webp) ![Bowl of mild jangkalguksu broth served on the side](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-12-fp8om-900.webp) ![Hot pot with seafood and broth fully infused](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-13-zzg7u-900.webp) Instead of an artificial seasoning taste, you get a deep savory flavor from the seafood and doenjang (soybean paste) base — even our elementary-school kids said it was delicious and ate well. Officially a restaurant where anyone, young or old, can enjoy a comforting tonic meal! ## From a wild ginseng starter to a finishing porridge — a full course The meal runs as a full course, from a complimentary wild ginseng starter, through clam and beef shabu, to hand-cut noodles, and finally sanghwang nutrition porridge. ![Wild ginseng served as a complimentary starter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-14-bcnp5-900.webp) ![Plate of wild ginseng with roots and leaves intact](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-15-18u1g-900.webp) At Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu, they served us mountain-cultivated wild ginseng, root and leaves both, which we ate crunching all the way through. Even before the main dish, we felt properly taken care of and nourished. ### How to best enjoy the seafood flower platter jangkalguksu ![Guide to eating the seafood flower platter jangkalguksu in order](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-16-1j3ky-900.webp) *How to best enjoy the seafood flower platter jangkalguksu* ![Beef and vegetables being cooked shabu-shabu style](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-17-g2gtn-900.webp) - Once the broth starts bubbling, add the crab and shellfish first, then swish the beef and vegetables shabu-shabu style. Octopus and squid get tough if boiled too long, so a quick dip and eating right away is the trick. - After finishing the seafood and meat, add the chewy hand-cut noodles made with sanghwang mushroom and potato starch dough. Surprisingly, they stay springy and don't go soggy even by the end of the meal — really delicious. ![Hand-cut noodles added into the broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-18-v4w6x-900.webp) ![Finishing sanghwang nutrition porridge simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-19-14lpw-900.webp) *Sanghwang nutrition porridge* We felt like we were about to burst, but the deeply infused, tonic-like broth was too good to waste, so there was no way we were skipping the porridge! We scraped the last bowl of porridge clean. ## Before you go — ingredients can run out, so reserve ahead ![Interior of Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-20-dn5k1-900.webp) ![Information signage at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-21-15ad8-900.webp) ![Restaurant filled with dinner guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-22-xziwq-900.webp) ![Seating and tables at Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-23-1y7cm-900.webp) Having visited in person, Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu turned out to be a local favorite that nails both health and flavor! The day we went, they sold out of ingredients and closed early at 6:30pm, so I'd recommend booking a reservation ahead of time before visiting. (Pet-friendly / private hall rental available.) ![Exterior of the first-floor storefront of Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner-24-chem2-900.webp) With both generous portions and great flavor, this is a place I'd love to visit again on my next trip to Sokcho. If you're after a special, healthy bowl of jangkalguksu, make sure to stop by! ## Where it is - Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu (속초해물꽃장칼국수) - 4 Joyang-ro 118beon-gil, 1st floor, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 조양로118번길 4 1층 - 38.1875254, 128.5878277 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8D%EC%B4%88%ED%95%B4%EB%AC%BC%EA%BD%83%EC%9E%A5%EC%B9%BC%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98/@38.1875254,128.5878277,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-cupboard-light/sokcho-seafood-jang-kalguksu-family-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt