# Sokcho tofu restaurant for spicy abalone sundubu: Yetgoeul - By Bomin (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-soup-kettle/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written with support from the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-soup-kettle/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-soup-kettle/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/index.md) ## In short Yetgoeul Sundubu is a tofu restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving abalone jjamppong sundubu and Chodang sundubu with pot rice. I tried the spicy seafood broth, mild tofu, and perilla oil grilled tofu, and the free parking and pet-friendly private room were so convenient. Verdict: a hearty, wholesome meal for a Sokcho trip. ## Good to know - **Parking**: Free parking and valet service available - **Dogs**: A private room is available for guests with dogs - **Soybean pulp**: Free to take away if needed - **Tofu**: Made fresh every morning with 100% Korean-grown soybeans, according to the restaurant *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Introduction to visiting Yetgoeul Sundubu in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-01-17hfy-900.webp) ![Introduction to visiting Yetgoeul Sundubu in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-02-1bffx-900.webp) Finding food that is both healthy and delicious really isn't easy, but Yetgoeul Sundubu (옛고을순두부) was exactly that kind of place!! It has stayed in the same spot for 40 years, preserving its table spread with pride as the original sundubu restaurant, and after eating there myself, I could really feel the owner's sincerity in every bite. ![Yetgoeul Sundubu restaurant information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-03-pcpqx-900.webp) ![Yetgoeul Sundubu restaurant information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-04-1exbm-900.webp) ## Free parking and a pet-friendly private room Both parking and valet service are free, so there is no pressure about bringing a car. There is also a separate private room where dogs are welcome, making it easy for anyone traveling with their pup to dine comfortably. Yetgoeul Sundubu says it has upheld its pride as the original sundubu restaurant for 40 years without wavering! To preserve a flavor that does not change with time, it still makes its tofu fresh every morning and uses only 100% Korean-grown soybeans. You could really sense its belief that good ingredients make good food in every menu item. ![Tofu and restaurant at Yetgoeul Sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-05-1p9ye-900.webp) ![Tofu and restaurant at Yetgoeul Sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-06-men0q-900.webp) ![Tofu and restaurant at Yetgoeul Sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-07-1hov7-900.webp) The restaurant was clean and spacious, so it would be great for families too. Above all, the view was so lovely :) ![Spacious Yetgoeul Sundubu dining room and view](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-08-1ighn-900.webp) ## Signature dishes and neatly prepared side dishes A quick look at the signature dishes ![Yetgoeul Sundubu signature menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-09-uzcp4-900.webp) ![Yetgoeul Sundubu signature menu information](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-10-llwdo-900.webp) Ahhh...... are these really the basic side dishes? Isn't this spread amazing!! There were seasoned vegetables, mushrooms, jeonbyeong (Korean pancake wraps), and tofu. (The tofu in the middle of this photo is one I ordered separately.) A variety of neatly prepared banchan (Korean side dishes) came out, and each one felt so carefully made that I was just as pleased with them as with the mains. They also said you can take soybean pulp home for free if you need it, so keep that in mind. ![Basic side dish spread with seasoned vegetables and jeonbyeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-11-1guxo-900.webp) ## Abalone jjamppong sundubu loaded with seafood This is the signature abalone jjamppong sundubu, served with pot rice. It was generously filled with live abalone and shellfish, so the broth was spicy and warming while retaining that wonderfully refreshing flavor unique to seafood stock. ![Abalone jjamppong sundubu served with pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-12-1ytbu-1200.webp) ![Abalone jjamppong sundubu with abalone and shellfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-13-1iqy4-900.webp) It was spicy but not harsh, and the sundubu (soft tofu) itself was so silky that eating it with the broth made my stomach feel comforted. ![Abalone jjamppong sundubu with spicy broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-14-gp3w8-900.webp) ![Seafood-filled abalone jjamppong sundubu meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-15-3i2pd-900.webp) I ate so well, haha. I absolutely loved how full of seafood it was. ![Meal featuring abalone jjamppong sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-16-19mnj-900.webp) ## Mild Chodang sundubu and pot rice And then there was the Chodang sundubu. This dish lets you taste the mild, nutty flavor of soft tofu itself just as it is. ![Mild Chodang sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-17-1m7fe-900.webp) ![Chodang sundubu and pot rice spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-18-1mkzd-900.webp) Even without strong seasoning, the soybeans' natural nuttiness came through, making it an easygoing style to share with children, adults, or parents. The broth was rich yet clean, which I really liked. Every menu item comes with pot rice, and the rice was fluffy and glossy enough to taste delicious even without side dishes. ![Fluffy pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-19-agl3s-900.webp) ![Pot rice and sundubu meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-20-qr9t3-900.webp) ![Chodang sundubu meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-21-ernjb-900.webp) ## My favorite: perilla oil grilled tofu Personally, my favorite was the perilla oil grilled tofu. Since it is pan-fried in perilla oil, the nutty aroma was clearly on another level. It was lightly crisp outside and pillowy soft inside, offering a texture completely different from sundubu, and paired with a bowl of rice, it makes an incredibly satisfying meal. ![Nutty perilla oil grilled tofu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-22-huvnw-900.webp) ![Meal with tofu grilled in perilla oil](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-23-12lp2-900.webp) ![Perilla oil grilled tofu and nurungji](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu-24-jv06h-900.webp) I even made sure to finish the nurungji (crispy scorched rice) at the end. It was the kind of place where you understand that its 40-year tradition is not just a phrase—the care put into every ingredient really comes through. Being able to choose according to your taste, from warming dishes like abalone jjamppong sundubu to mild Chodang sundubu and nutty perilla oil tofu, is another plus. With a comfortable space for both family trips and trips with dogs, I would strongly recommend it when you need a healthy, filling meal during a Sokcho trip. ## Where it is - Yetgoeul Sundubu (옛고을순두부) - 114 Wonamhaksapyeong-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 원암학사평길 114 - 38.2062824, 128.5204966 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%98%9B%EA%B3%A0%EC%9D%84%EC%88%9C%EB%91%90%EB%B6%80/@38.2062824,128.5204966,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-soup-kettle/sokcho-abalone-jjamppong-sundubu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt