# Open-kitchen burger spot for a first-day trip and flower-pin gift - By Saeon (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-pass-table/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was provided by the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-pass-table/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-pass-table/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/index.md) ## In short Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant on Nanseolheon-ro in Gangneung, with a wide-open, surf-shop-style interior and an open kitchen. On the first day of a trip, the writer ordered the Moana Burger (₩13,000) and Moana Double (₩15,000), spread on chili bean sauce, and received a flower pin as a gift when the burgers arrived. Between the juicy patty that held its flavor to the last bite and the resort-like vibe, it made for a memorable way to kick off a Gangneung trip. ## Good to know - **Moana Burger**: ₩13,000 - **Moana Double**: ₩15,000 - **Chili Bean Wedge Potatoes**: ₩12,000 - **Burger set**: All 3 burgers come with fries - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **Parking**: Space right in front of the store - **Address**: 228-33 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* On the first day of my Gangneung trip, before even checking into my accommodation — I'd already scoped out this handmade burger place because I wanted to go so badly. ![Vertical photo of Moana Burger in Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-01-19sah-1200.webp) - An interior that feels like you're already on vacation - Owners who are ridiculously kind - A flower pin gift they give you >< - Juicy patties, just like everyone else's reviews said Right after arriving in Gangneung to kick off the trip! Here's my review of the first place I went — Moana Burger. ![Moana Burger entrance with doors wide open](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-02-a09g0-966.webp) The doors are wide open, and out of all the burger spots I've tried in Gangneung, this one is really going to stick in my memory haha. ## What's the exterior and vibe like? ![Moana Burger sign with an American surf-shop feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-03-17lai-966.webp) The first thing that caught my eye was the sign, which had that American surf-shop feel. ![Open-style store exterior with sea breeze flowing in](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-04-36n8v-966.webp) The doors were all open, so the sea breeze just flowed right in — eating inside almost felt like being outdoors. The interior had a South American, or American, kind of vibe, so it really felt like being on vacation. ![Interior decor with a resort-like atmosphere](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-05-ajx55-966.webp) ![Interior decorated with South American and American-style props](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-06-c7byk-966.webp) And the kitchen is open-style, and it was seriously spotless!! Open kitchens can bug me if they're messy, but here I didn't have to worry about that at all. ![Spacious, clean open kitchen](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-07-1l56p-m-966.webp) The kitchen was huge, spacious, and gleaming clean — seeing that cleanliness made the clean taste of the patty make total sense haha. ## There's a store dog too There's one dog at the store, and it's genuinely so gentle and mellow. When we visited, it was sprawled out on the floor sleeping, and it kept right on sleeping no matter how many customers came and went. ![Dog sprawled out sleeping on the store floor](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-08-1209w-966.webp) If you love dogs, that alone could be a reason to visit. ![Store dog with the interior in view](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-09-1h59o-m-966.webp) ![Vertical shot of the Moana Burger interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-10-1dgnn-m-966.webp) Even the owners had a bit of a Moana-character look to them, honestly(!) Genuinely, both of them had so much charm..! ## Signature menu and prices ![Moana Burger and Moana Double table setting](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-11-6dhlp-m-966.webp) We ordered the Moana Burger (₩13,000) and the Moana Double (₩15,000). The rest of the menu is below. Note that all three burger types come with fries included. ![Handwritten Moana Burger menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-12-qy37r-966.webp) There are other menu items too, so take a look. The handwritten menu board made it feel even more personal. ![Handmade burger plated with fries](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-13-xumr4-966.webp) ![Cross-section of the thick-pattied Moana Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-14-b5nx2-966.webp) From the very first bite, the patty's juices burst out, and the bun stayed soft all the way through without ever getting soggy. ![Close-up of the juicy burger patty](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-15-evxrk-966.webp) ### Make sure you order the chili bean sauce But the thing you really need to order is something else — the chili bean sauce. If you skip this, you've basically only had half the experience. Chili bean comes either as wedge potatoes (₩12,000) or as a sauce you can spread on with a knife! ![Spreading chili bean sauce with a knife](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-16-1krmc-966.webp) It was slightly spicy with a bit of texture to bite into, and it was the secret ingredient that made the burger's juicy flavor pop even more once spread on. ![Handmade burger spread with chili bean sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-17-3jbou-966.webp) It was genuinely the kind of flavor that kept me reaching back for more. ## Seating inside and parking ![Interior seating with the doors open](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-18-1730j-966.webp) With the doors wide open, even sitting inside, you could practically hear the sea breeze and the sound of the waves drifting in. ![Window seat with breeze flowing in](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-19-1xy1z-966.webp) Even on a hot day, the breeze kept coming through so we ate comfortably in the cool air. Oh, and right outside, there's parking space just like this. ![Parking space right in front of the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-20-zhl6b-966.webp) There were quite a lot of accommodations nearby, so if you come play at the beach and get hungry, this place would be perfect. ## The flower pin gift and glove service When the burgers came out, they gave each of us a pretty flower pin. Given that there's even a movie called Moana, this kind of little prop gift, with that same movie-backdrop feeling, gave the trip an extra lift. The sense of style with these summer-resort-vibe props is just great!!! I also saw quite a few foreign customers, so it seemed like this place is known as something of a tourist spot in this neighborhood. They give you disposable gloves so the burger is easier to eat. They even kindly explained that you should just press down firmly on the burger while eating. With gloves on both hands, digging in without worry, it felt like I was really enjoying the meal properly. ## Why it was a great choice for day one of the trip On the first day of the trip, I was looking for somewhere that would really make it feel like I was on vacation, and Moana Burger played that role perfectly haha. ![Vertical shot from the day-one visit to Moana Burger](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-21-1pwi0-966.webp) This is also the place I wanted to write about first out of everywhere I visited, wanting to capture it vividly right after the trip!! It was also impressive how the patty's juices kept flowing every time I pressed the burger, all the way to the last bite.b ![Burger with juices flowing to the last bite](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-22-165ar-966.webp) The chili bean sauce was really an unexpected flavor — my boyfriend and I both had our eyes go wide, saying 'this is seriously so good' as we ate. ![Burger and chili beans shared between two people](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-23-10svj-966.webp) Eating next to the dog, with the sky clearly visible through the open doors — that time really opened up the trip properly, so I'd recommend it for day one. ![Photo wearing the gifted flower pin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin-24-137y8-m-966.webp) They're closed every Tuesday, so just avoid that day and you should be fine. Wrapping up with a shot of me wearing the flower pin gift~! ## Where it is - Moana Burger (모아나 버거) - 228-33 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 난설헌로 228-33 모아나버거 - 37.7899095, 128.9149703 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%AA%A8%EC%95%84%EB%82%98%20%EB%B2%84%EA%B1%B0/@37.7899095,128.9149703,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-pass-table/gangneung-moana-burger-first-day-flower-pin/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt