Sokcho sundubu restaurant with smoky jjamppong broth for two: Jinsol

What kind of place is Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu?

I visited Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu (진솔할머니순두부) in the Haksapyeong sundubu village in Sokcho. It's been running for over 30 years, making its sundubu (soft tofu stew) in-house from 100% Korean soybeans and deep sea water, and even preparing its own kimchi and side dishes. I came across this Haksapyeong sundubu village while traveling around Sokcho.

Getting there near Sokcho IC, and parking

Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu sits on Wonamhaksapyeong-gil, an easy stretch to reach from Sokcho IC. Sundubu restaurants cluster around it, so it's also a good spot to explore the wider Haksapyeong sundubu village.

The parking lot is pretty spacious and there's even a parking attendant, which made visiting by car easy — there's enough room for tour buses to pull in too.

We actually visited early on a Friday morning, and the staff were already in full swing prepping for the lunch group crowd. They were making a massive batch of wild greens bibimbap, so I could immediately tell this place sees a lot of group visits.

Inside the restaurant and what's on the menu

Once you step inside, the space is much bigger than expected. Tables have plenty of room between them, so it looked comfortable for families as well as larger groups.

The Haksapyeong sundubu village itself draws a lot of group tourists, and Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu felt well suited to handle that kind of crowd. The menu ranges from Chodang sundubu to spicy sundubu, jjamppong sundubu, jeongol (hot pot), and bulgogi dishes, so there's plenty to choose from depending on your taste.

You can also freely grab extra banchan (side dishes) from the self-serve bar.

What we ordered and the side dish spread

🍲 What we ordered

We ordered the jjamppong sundubu (₩17,000) and the bulgogi baekban (₩14,000).

The side dishes came out in a nice variety — japchae (glass noodle stir-fry), buckwheat pancake, salted squid, braised potatoes, cucumber salad, and more.

The salted squid especially was good enough that they sell it separately — great with rice!

Jjamppong sundubu (₩17,000): smoky seafood broth

The jjamppong sundubu came loaded with seafood — abalone, scallop, shrimp, squid, and more. The broth reminded me of Jin Jjamppong instant noodles, with a strong smoky flavor added on top, and it was only mildly spicy, so it wasn't overwhelming.

I've had sundubu jjamppong a few times elsewhere in Gangwon, and sometimes the sundubu and the jjamppong broth just don't come together. Here, though, the sundubu felt naturally folded into the jjamppong, and the combination worked really well. If you like jjamppong, I'd recommend the jjamppong sundubu.

Bulgogi baekban (₩14,000)

The bulgogi baekban (bulgogi set meal) comes out in a pot and simmers right at the table. It was packed with glass noodles, enoki mushrooms, and various vegetables, and since it kept simmering, it stayed warm right to the end.

If the glass noodles run low, you could probably toss in some of the japchae noodles from the side dish too haha. We ordered one spicy jjamppong sundubu and one bulgogi baekban and shared both between the two of us — the combo was spot on.

Final verdict and tips for your visit

If you're looking for a Sokcho sundubu restaurant but don't want somewhere too small or with awkward parking, Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is worth adding to the list. The spacious lot and dining room made it especially easy for families or groups, and true to a good Sokcho sundubu restaurant, there was plenty to eat alongside the sundubu itself.

The Haksapyeong sundubu village has so many sundubu restaurants clustered together, plus cafés nearby, so it's a nice stop to add to a Sokcho trip. Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu also has over 30 years of history behind it, and the fact that you can taste house-made tofu and side dishes is another plus.

There's also a Naver review event running, so keep that in mind! If you're a traveler looking for a Sokcho sundubu restaurant, try building a course around eating at Haksapyeong sundubu village and then checking out a nearby café. Order the jjamppong sundubu together with the jeongol (hot pot) and you can enjoy a good variety of Korean dishes!