# Sokcho makguksu restaurant with 2-hour public parking: Topgol - By Sion (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-hillside-meals/) - Written Sep 6, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This is a sponsored post written after receiving a complimentary meal from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-hillside-meals/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-hillside-meals/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/index.md) ## In short Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a makguksu (buckwheat cold noodle) restaurant on Haeoreum-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon, with deulmemak (perilla oil buckwheat noodles) as its signature dish. A Saturday 1 p.m. reservation covered deulmemak at 13,000 won, Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu at 13,000 won, single-serving suyuk (boiled pork) at 17,000 won and an extra pollack sashimi topping at 4,000 won, along with 2 hours of public parking support. Alternating between the nutty deulmemak and the tangy pollack sashimi makguksu made Sokcho Topgol Makguksu a meal worth the reservation. ## Good to know - **Deulmemak (perilla oil buckwheat noodles)**: 13,000 won - **Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu**: 13,000 won - **Single-serving suyuk (boiled pork)**: 17,000 won - **Extra pollack sashimi**: 4,000 won - **Visit time**: Saturday 1 p.m. reservation, arrived around 12:30 p.m. - **Parking**: 2 hours of public parking support (used Public Parking Lot 1-2) - **With children**: Kids' jjajangbap (black bean sauce rice) on the menu; microwave available for warming baby food *as written by the visitor on Sep 6, 2026* This is the story of Topgol Makguksu Main Branch, a Sokcho makguksu spot my husband and I visited during our Sokcho trip. ![Visit photo at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-01-1d30y-900.webp) ![Entrance atmosphere at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-02-ezul9-900.webp) Whenever you're in Gangwon-do, you kind of have to eat makguksu at least once, haha. We stopped for some during our trip too. This place is especially known for its perilla oil buckwheat noodles, nicknamed deulmemak, as its signature menu, so a lot of people who love perilla oil makguksu come here. We had a reservation for Saturday 1pm but arrived a bit early, around 12:30pm. It was crowded since it was a weekend, but the food didn't take too long to come out, so we could eat comfortably at a reasonable pace. ## What we ordered at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu and the prices At Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch we ordered deulmemak (perilla oil buckwheat noodles) for 13,000 won, Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu for 13,000 won, single-serving suyuk for 17,000 won, and an extra pollack sashimi topping for 4,000 won. That's two bowls of makguksu plus sides for the two of us. ![Topgol Makguksu menu board and prices](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-03-1m6ze-900.webp) ![Introduction of the trademark-pending perilla oil buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-04-15wvw-900.webp) A sign noted that Topgol's signature perilla oil buckwheat noodles is a trademark-pending menu item. The perilla aroma hits you from the very first bite, and I got why it's called the mecca of Sokcho deulmemak. ## Why you should taste the perilla oil buckwheat noodles plain first The sign recommended mixing the deulmemak thoroughly and eating it plain first, rather than adding a bunch of seasonings right away. Trying it that way, the perilla leaf and perilla oil aromas really came together well. ![A bowl of perilla oil buckwheat noodles topped with perilla leaf](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-05-169y9-900.webp) The nutty perilla oil soaked well into the buckwheat noodles, and with the perilla leaf aroma rising through every so often, it was clean-tasting yet flavorful and delicious. ![Close-up of mixed deulmemak buckwheat noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-06-xmxww-1200.webp) The buckwheat noodle texture wasn't so much chewy and springy as it was the typical soft, easily-breaking texture of buckwheat makguksu. I personally like that kind of texture, so it suited our taste well. After eating some of the noodles, I finished off the rest with a bit of dongchimi (radish water kimchi) mixed in. Eating it savory at first and then finishing with a bit of dongchimi turned it refreshing and clean, so it was nice to get a change of flavor within a single bowl. ![Deulmemak finished off with dongchimi added](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-07-ift0l-900.webp) ## How Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu tastes different The Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu we ordered together was 13,000 won, with an extra 4,000 won for the pollack sashimi topping, and it felt completely different from the deulmemak. With the pollack sashimi added, it was tangy and sweet with a nice chewy bite, and eating it alongside the noodles felt much more substantial. After mixing in the fruit dongchimi that came with it, you could further season it to taste with the perilla oil, mustard, vinegar, and sugar set out on the table. I liked being able to adjust the flavor bit by bit to my own taste. If deulmemak leans nutty and clean, the pollack sashimi makguksu is a bit more tangy and appetite-whetting, so ordering both and alternating between them worked really well. ![Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu topped with pollack sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-08-1mb77-900.webp) So I felt that Topgol Makguksu's strength is that each makguksu menu has a clearly distinct personality. ## Is single-serving suyuk at 17,000 won enough? Sokcho Topgol Makguksu's single-serving suyuk is 17,000 won, and that was plenty for the two of us to share alongside the makguksu. We ordered it because just makguksu alone felt like it might not be enough. ![A plate of single-serving suyuk at Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-09-1spq3-900.webp) ![Single-serving suyuk table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-10-nb8de-900.webp) We found that one bowl of makguksu on its own was just the right amount for one person, and adding the suyuk made for a pretty filling meal. ![Table set with makguksu and suyuk together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-11-13sfi-900.webp) If you want to order one side dish along with your makguksu, a single-serving suyuk seems like just the right amount. We ordered two bowls of makguksu plus the suyuk and the extra pollack sashimi, and we ate really, really well, haha. ![Full spread of two bowls of makguksu, suyuk, and extra pollack sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-12-yge2d-900.webp) If you're not a big eater, it seems fine not to order too many side dishes. ## Side dishes that pair with makguksu At a makguksu restaurant, side dishes like kimchi and dongchimi matter just as much as the main dish. Topgol Makguksu's kimchi varieties were tasty, and everything paired well together with the makguksu overall. ![Kimchi side dish served with the makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-13-h33iu-900.webp) ![Dongchimi and kimchi side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-14-1hg9d-900.webp) Since neither the deulmemak nor the pollack sashimi makguksu is particularly heavy or spicy, pairing them with kimchi and dongchimi let us eat cleanly all the way through. When I travel and keep eating this and that, my stomach sometimes gets heavy, but makguksu felt relatively light, and my stomach didn't feel bloated afterward, which I liked. It seemed like a great option when you want a lighter, cleaner meal in the middle of a Sokcho trip. ## Visiting Sokcho Topgol Makguksu with kids and family Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch has a kids' jjajangbap (black bean sauce rice) menu, and a microwave was also available for warming baby food. One thing that stood out while eating was that the place seemed good to visit with children too. ![Sign for the kids' jjajangbap menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-15-ynkyb-900.webp) ![Space with a microwave for warming baby food](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-16-1o788-900.webp) You might expect a makguksu restaurant to only have menu items geared toward adults, but with these options prepared, families traveling with kids can visit a bit more comfortably. There were actually quite a few family groups there too. ## Service at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch The staff kept a good eye on us throughout the meal and were kind in how they attended to us. At a popular restaurant with lots of customers, the staff are bound to be busy, but they still kept checking whether anything was uncomfortable and kindly gave us any information we needed, so we could eat happily. Little things like this quietly leave a good overall impression of a restaurant. ## Parking: 2 hours of public parking support in Sokcho Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch offers 2 hours of public parking support. We parked at Public Parking Lot 1-2, and it was plenty of time for our meal. Since most Sokcho trips involve driving around, having parking support was convenient too. ## Weekend lunch waits and how the reservation worked The day we visited was also a weekend lunch hour, so there were a lot of customers. Since it's already a well-known Sokcho restaurant, there can likely be a wait depending on the time slot. We made a reservation ahead of time, so it was relatively easy for us. If you're visiting on a weekend or during peak travel season, it seems like a good idea to reserve ahead if possible, or visit a bit earlier. ## Final verdict on Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch Eating here this time, I found Topgol Makguksu more interesting not because just one type of makguksu was good, but because each menu item had a clear character of its own. The deulmemak had that lovely nutty aroma of perilla leaf and perilla oil, while the pollack sashimi makguksu was tangy with a nice bite, so I could feel two completely different charms. Adding the suyuk on top made for a plenty hearty meal too. Most of all, I liked that my stomach didn't feel heavy or bloated afterward. If you're looking for a nutty Sokcho perilla oil makguksu during your Sokcho trip, or want to try different styles of makguksu, Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is worth a stop 😊 ![Interior seating area at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-17-tgitr-900.webp) ![Table after finishing the meal at Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-18-57m5e-900.webp) Next time we're in Sokcho, I think I'll be craving the deulmemak again. ![Souvenir photo taken in the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-19-eauyi-900.webp) ![Commemorative photo taken at the photo booth machine](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-20-3nys1-900.webp) ![Commemorative photo from the Sokcho trip](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-21-ggzsh-900.webp) ![Photo cut commemorating the visit to Topgol Makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking-22-17z3c-m-900.webp) Lastly, we took a photo at the photo booth machine there, haha. ## Where it is - Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch (속초탑골막국수 본점) - 12 Haeoreum-ro188beon-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-hillside-meals/sokcho-topgol-makguksu-pollack-parking/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt