# Rainy-day fog view of Ulsanbawi at Sokcho mountain café Cafe Neorae - By Yerin K. (https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-window-pour/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Cafés › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-window-pour/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gangwon-window-pour/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/index.md) ## In short Cafe Neorae is a mountain-view café near Seoraksan in Sokcho, Gangwon, with Ulsanbawi rock framed by its windows. On a day when rain and fog left Ulsanbawi hazy, the writer settled in with an Americano, a Sua Da Einspänner (Vietnamese condensed milk coffee with cream) and a chocolate croissant across the café's second, third and rooftop floors. Cafe Neorae is worth a slow rainy-day stop, and worth a return visit on a clear day when Ulsanbawi shows its full scale. ## Good to know - **Address**: 114 Wonam Haksapyeong-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon State, 2F - **Space**: 2nd floor, 3rd floor and rooftop - **What we ordered**: Americano, Sua Da Einspänner, chocolate croissant *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* ![Cover photo introducing the visit to Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-01-13hdh-1200.webp) ## Visiting Cafe Neorae, a Seoraksan café in Sokcho, on a rainy day After eating a hearty meal and checking out an exhibition at Pinodia, I started craving caffeine. Normally I'd head straight for an ocean-view café, but since it was drizzling that day, the seaside felt a bit chilly for some reason. So instead of the sea, I went to Cafe Neorae, a Seoraksan café with a mountain view of Ulsanbawi rock. > Cafe Neorae ![Sign introducing Cafe Neorae in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-02-1v38c-966.webp) 📍 강원특별자치도 속초시 원암학사평길 114 2F One of the first things that comes to mind with Sokcho is the scenery of Seoraksan and Ulsanbawi. The Ambrosia at Sono Calm Delpino is a famous café with a view of Ulsanbawi, but if you're looking for somewhere less crowded and more relaxed, I'd recommend this place instead. ![View of the scenery near Cafe Neorae by Seoraksan](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-03-1tkt7-966.webp) ## Where the name Cafe Neorae comes from, and the Seoraksan scenery Being right next to Seoraksan, the view itself is really striking. Apparently 'neorae' is Gangwon-do dialect for a wide, large rock. So the name carries the meaning of a space to rest while looking out at the vast Seoraksan and Ulsanbawi. It would suit anyone who wants to sit back, sip coffee, and take in the view. ![Mountain-view seating space at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-04-xnmyi-966.webp) ![View through the floor-to-ceiling windows at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-05-103bu-966.webp) ![Indoor seating at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-06-yhd4c-966.webp) ![Spacious interior of Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-07-1n7qp-966.webp) ## Inside Cafe Neorae: floor-to-ceiling windows and roomy seating The café spans the 2nd floor, 3rd floor, and rooftop, so seating is fairly generous, and the biggest draw was being able to take in the outside scenery through the huge windows. I don't love lingering in overly crowded places, and this day I got to enjoy a cup of coffee in a relatively calm atmosphere, which was satisfying. ![Relaxed indoor space at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-08-10810-966.webp) ![Seating by the window at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-09-qkg1i-966.webp) ![Interior space at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-10-1fepk-966.webp) ## Bakery and non-coffee menu at Cafe Neorae There's a wide range of bakery items and drinks. Sweet corn latte and chestnut latte caught my eye as signature menu items, and there were also various non-coffee options like pudding, good for pairing simply with bread. ![Bakery items and drinks at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-11-cgg3h-966.webp) ![Signature menu items at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-12-2wbrk-966.webp) ![Non-coffee drinks and bakery items at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-13-184pc-966.webp) It's located in Sundubu Village, so having a hearty sundubu (soft tofu stew) meal in Sokcho, then touring Seoraksan or nearby sights, and finishing with coffee at Cafe Neorae would make for quite a natural course. ![Cafe Neorae near Sundubu Village](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-14-1czom-966.webp) ![A good café to rest at after sightseeing in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-15-emcuk-966.webp) ## How Ulsanbawi looks when fog rolls in It was raining that day, with a bit of mist hanging around, so I couldn't get a clear view of Ulsanbawi like I'd hoped. It was a little disappointing, but watching the mountain appear hazily had its own kind of charm. Next time I'd like to visit again on a clear day and properly see the grand shape of Ulsanbawi that was hidden by mist this time. ![Misty view of Ulsanbawi rock](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-16-25894-966.webp) ## Americano, Sua Da Einspänner and chocolate croissant I ordered an Americano, the signature tteo-a-da shu peo neo (Vietnamese-style condensed milk coffee), and a chocolate croissant. I usually prefer Americano over sweet drinks, and maybe because it was raining and cool out, the cold Americano tasted especially refreshing that day. ![Americano and dessert order at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-17-c0nzt-966.webp) ![Drink and chocolate croissant at Cafe Neorae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-18-1e3q1-966.webp) The tteo-a-da shu peo neo comes with a light dusting of cinnamon powder on top and a cookie placed on it. It looked delicious, and I was told there's condensed milk at the bottom, so you should stir it well before drinking. If you like sweet, smooth flavors, it's a great menu item to enjoy alongside coffee. ![Tteo-a-da shu peo neo topped with cinnamon and cookie](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-19-tg05q-966.webp) I also had the chocolate croissant, and the crispy croissant with sweet chocolate went really well with the coffee. Sitting by the window looking out at the view made for a relaxing time, and if you're visiting with family, the spacious layout and varied menu would be a plus. ![Enjoying chocolate croissant by the window](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe-20-1xxxm-966.webp) Seoraksan becomes even more beautiful during autumn foliage season, so if you're planning to see the fall colors, it might be worth adding a floor-to-ceiling-window mountain-view café like this to your course. Even without hiking, this was Cafe Neorae, a Seoraksan café in Sokcho where you can comfortably take in the scenery. Thanks for the meal ◡̈ ## Where it is - Cafe Neorae (카페너래) - 강원특별자치도 속초시 원암학사평길 114 2F, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 원암학사평길 114 2F - 38.2062842, 128.5204745 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%B9%B4%ED%8E%98%EB%84%88%EB%9E%98/@38.2062842,128.5204745,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gangwon-window-pour/sokcho-foggy-mountain-view-cafe/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt