# Sokcho makguksu restaurant with 40-day fruit dongchimi: Topgol - By Jaein (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-cupboard-light/) - Written Sep 9, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-cupboard-light/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-cupboard-light/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/index.md) ## In short Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a self-made buckwheat noodle restaurant one minute from the Sokcho-i Ferris wheel in Sokcho, Gangwon. After seeing a long wait, the writer booked a Naver reservation and returned the next day for deulmeulmak (perilla oil buckwheat noodles), bibim buckwheat noodles, buckwheat king dumplings and buckwheat pancake, and the 40-day aged fruit dongchimi broth stood out most. A great Sokcho makguksu spot for families with kids, best visited with a reservation. ## Good to know - **Address**: 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, 1F, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea (1-minute walk from Sokcho-i Ferris wheel ticket booth, toward the sea, on the left) - **Hours**: Mon–Fri 09:30–21:00 (last order 20:30) / Sat–Sun 09:30–22:00 (last order 21:30) - **Perilla oil buckwheat noodles (deulmeulmak)**: ₩13,000 - **Bibim buckwheat noodles**: ₩10,000 - **Buckwheat king dumplings**: ₩10,000 (5 pieces) - **Buckwheat pancake**: ₩10,000 - **Seasonal menu**: Whole squid haejang jang-kalguksu (September–April) - **Parking**: Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lots 1, 2, 3 — 2 hours free after dining - **Pets**: Allowed, only in a fully closed cage, carrier, or stroller cover - **Ordering**: Table kiosk *as written by the visitor on Sep 9, 2026* ![Signature perilla oil buckwheat noodles at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-01-1e6nf-1200.webp) > Sokcho's deulmeulmak holy grail Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch — self-made noodles, 40-day aged fruit dongchimi, plus wait and parking info On the first day of our Sokcho trip, we went to ride the Sokcho-i Ferris wheel and spotted a restaurant with a long line. I looked it up and it turned out to be a famous Sokcho makguksu spot. We had perilla oil buckwheat noodles made with patented self-made noodles and 40-day aged dongchimi — a taste I hadn't found anywhere else. We booked a Naver reservation and came back the next day, and I'm so glad we did, so I'm writing this review. ## Location and business hours of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch - Address: 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, 1F, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea (1-minute walk from the Sokcho-i Ferris wheel ticket booth, toward the sea, on the left) - Hours: Mon–Fri 09:30–21:00 (last order 20:30) / Sat, Sun 09:30–22:00 (last order 21:30) ## What's the peak-time wait and the restaurant atmosphere like? The interior is spacious, clean and comfortable, great for eating with family or a partner. During lunchtime there were waiting guests, but the food comes out fast and turnover is quick, so we didn't wait long once we got in. If you're a family with kids like us, waiting can be tough, so I'd recommend booking ahead through Naver. ## What did we order at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu, and how much? ![Menu board inside Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-02-11i25-900.webp) ![Self-made noodle info and menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-03-6i8sd-900.webp) The makguksu (buckwheat noodles) here look different from the start — the noodles are a slightly dark color, made from 100% Bongpyeong buckwheat flour with squid ink and Phellinus mushroom mixed in, self-made fresh in the restaurant. ![Ordering via table kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-04-16625-900.webp) *Orders are placed via table kiosk* ![Table setting at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-05-1sg54-900.webp) We ordered a good spread: the signature perilla oil buckwheat noodles (deulmeulmak, ₩13,000), bibim buckwheat noodles (₩10,000), juicy buckwheat king dumplings (₩10,000), and spicy chewy buckwheat pancake (₩10,000). ## How did the food taste at this deulmeulmak holy grail? ![A bowl of perilla oil buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-06-l88ve-900.webp) ![Deulmeulmak served with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-07-z89ff-900.webp) ![Close-up of dark-colored buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-08-1vbrv-900.webp) ![Lifting a strand of perilla oil buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-09-1dkqq-900.webp) The signature deulmeulmak, despite being 100% buckwheat flour, had a springy, smooth texture with no snapping — nothing crumbling apart. The nutty perilla oil aroma spread gently in the mouth the more we chewed, truly a special treat. It wasn't seasoned with anything sharp, so the kids ate it really well too — a light yet deep flavor that kept us reaching for more. ### Tips for enjoying deulmeulmak at its best ![Mixing the deulmeulmak noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-10-1ss5k-900.webp) At first, mix it plain with no seasoning and enjoy the nutty flavor, and when the noodles are almost gone, pour in a little of the cold dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth to finish. This dongchimi broth was the real kicker. ![40-day aged fruit dongchimi broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-11-1s2y6-900.webp) They said radish and various fruits are put into a jar and aged for over 40 days, then only the clear broth is strained out and served — which is probably why it wasn't artificially sweet, but had a natural sweetness and refreshing quality from the fruit that blended beautifully with the perilla oil, clean and full of umami. ![Pouring dongchimi broth over the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-12-1lk05-900.webp) ![A bowl of bibim buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-13-192w8-900.webp) ![Noodles mixed with seasoning sauce and dongchimi broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-14-k4hpc-900.webp) ![Table condiments including vinegar and mustard](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-15-lwe1c-900.webp) For the buckwheat noodles, mix the fruit dongchimi broth lightly with the seasoning sauce. Add a little vinegar, mustard, perilla oil, or sugar to your taste, and the tangy-sweet, nutty flavor doubles — even more delicious. ![Five buckwheat king dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-16-1ummn-900.webp) ![Cross-section of a buckwheat king dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-17-pg4t0-900.webp) ![Picking up a buckwheat king dumpling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-18-1h5sx-900.webp) ![A plate of spicy buckwheat pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-19-21fbq-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the buckwheat pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-20-1jy78-900.webp) ![Table spread with noodles and buckwheat pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-21-1pngv-900.webp) ![A full spread of buckwheat dishes at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-22-rg31s-900.webp) The buckwheat king dumplings (5 pieces) were packed with juicy filling, and the crispy-outside-chewy-inside buckwheat pancake was spicy, pairing well with the noodles. From September to April, they also offer whole squid haejang jang-kalguksu (hangover soup noodle soup) as a seasonal menu! On a cold day in Sokcho, you'd crave a hot broth, so it seems perfect for a hangover cure if you visit in winter. ## Tips for parking and amenities (pet-friendly) - Parking support: Park at Sokcho Beach Public Parking Lots 1, 2, or 3 and get a 2-hour free parking voucher after dining. - Accessibility: One-minute walk from the Sokcho-i Ferris wheel ticket booth, along the road toward the sea, on the left. - Pet policy: Pets allowed. (Only permitted inside a fully closed cage, carrier, or stroller cover.) ![Exterior of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-23-13fsw-900.webp) ![Street near the restaurant close to the Sokcho-i Ferris wheel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit-24-1n9z7-900.webp) Honestly, I didn't expect much since it's near a tourist attraction, but I left completely won over by the care put into the food — a real Sokcho makguksu gem. If you're visiting Sokcho and want a proper, light yet nutty bowl of makguksu, definitely stop by! ## Where it is - Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch (속초탑골막국수 본점) - 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, 1F, 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-cupboard-light/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-reservation-visit/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt