# Sokcho market Abai sundae and shrimp gangjeong set: Hwangbuja Twigim - By Eunseo (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written after a visit supported by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/index.md) ## In short Hwangbuja Twigim is a tempura and sundae (Korean sausage) stall inside Sokcho Jungang Market, also called Sokcho Tourist Fish Market, in Gangwon. One set bundles Abai sundae, nurungji squid sundae, shrimp tempura and shrimp gangjeong (sweet-glazed fried shrimp), and it was packed to go and eaten as an evening snack with drinks back at the accommodation, where the thin-battered, springy shrimp tempura was the favourite. The squid tempura and red snow crab leg tempura on the menu went untried, so they top the list for the next Sokcho trip. ## Good to know - **Location**: 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho Tourist Fish Market units 26 and 27, Sokcho, Gangwon State - **What was eaten**: Set of Abai sundae, nurungji squid sundae, shrimp tempura and shrimp gangjeong - **Seen on the menu**: Squid tempura, red snow crab leg tempura *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* ![Storefront of Hwangbuja Twigim in Sokcho Jungang Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-01-oocp6-966.webp) A trip to Sokcho, Gangwon isn't complete without a walk through Sokcho Jungang Market, packed with all kinds of street food. So many travelers come to Sokcho specifically for Abai sundae (blood sausage) or squid sundae, plus crispy, varied fried snacks. ![Display case of tempura and sundae at Sokcho Jungang Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-02-ml62e-966.webp) ## Why Hwangbuja Twigim was the pick in Sokcho Jungang Market Every time I travel, I agonize over which of the countless market stalls to pick, but after visiting Hwangbuja Twigim — hands down at the top of every Sokcho Jungang Market food list — I've settled on it completely. The moment I stepped up to the stall, the savory smell of frying hit me, and the neatly arranged spread of food caught my eye. Catching that delicious smell amid the lively atmosphere of the market made the excitement of the trip feel even bigger, just from stopping by. ![Variety of fried items displayed at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-03-456pp-966.webp) ![Combo menu signage at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-04-1yz0t-966.webp) ![Squid sundae and Abai sundae laid out on the counter](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-05-pw8gj-966.webp) ## What comes in the sundae and tempura set at Hwangbuja Twigim The biggest upside of Hwangbuja Twigim is that it's a great spot to grab all the signature menu items in one combo set with zero deliberation needed. No need to hunt around for the best Abai sundae spot and the best squid sundae spot separately — you can get a well-rounded, affordable combo in one place. One bite and you immediately understand why there's no need to go anywhere else; the meat and ingredients hit a perfect balance that fills your mouth with flavor. It's exactly the kind of order that's perfect to bring back to your accommodation as an evening drinking snack, so I felt reassured just waiting for the takeout order. True to its reputation as one of the genuinely must-try spots in Sokcho Jungang Market — the kind of place people line up for — the staff packed everything quickly and kindly, so it stayed warm all the way back to the hotel. ## How the Abai sundae, nurungji squid sundae and shrimp tempura tasted back at the room The moment I unpacked everything at the hotel, the spread alone made me gasp. The Abai sundae, packed generously inside, had a clean, savory flavor that got better with every bite, while the nurungji squid sundae — crispy outside, chewy inside — had a texture that kept my hand reaching back for more. And living up to its title as one of the best shrimp tempura spots in Sokcho, the batter wasn't thick and the shrimp inside stayed plump and springy — an absolute perfect match for beer. ![Shrimp tempura and sundae unpacked at the hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-06-pohhz-966.webp) Adding in the sweet-and-spicy glazed shrimp gangjeong, a signature item here, felt like a whole banquet of flavors playing out in my mouth. After one taste, it was instantly clear why this place always comes up whenever people recommend the best food in Sokcho Jungang Market. ![Plate of glazed shrimp gangjeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-07-3x0bd-m-966.webp) ![Cross-section of Abai sundae and nurungji squid sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-08-1yvjb-966.webp) ## Next time at Hwangbuja Twigim: squid tempura and red snow crab leg tempura Since I focused mainly on the combo set this time, I ended up genuinely regretting not trying the squid tempura and red snow crab leg tempura that were on the menu — that's how satisfying the meal was. The base tempura and sundae were so good that I regretted not ordering those two, so I'm definitely adding them next time I revisit Sokcho. ![Full Hwangbuja Twigim combo set spread out on a hotel table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu-09-1nssr-1200.webp) If you want to enjoy delicious squid sundae and crispy tempura in Sokcho without breaking the bank, don't hesitate — I strongly recommend seeking out Hwangbuja Twigim. Thanks to this tasty haul from Sokcho Jungang Market, your evening winding down for the day will feel that much happier and more complete. ## Where it is - Hwangbuja Twigim (황부자튀김) - 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho Tourist Fish Market 26, 27ho, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 16 속초관광수산시장 26, 27호 - 38.2047987, 128.5898956 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%A9%EB%B6%80%EC%9E%90%ED%8A%80%EA%B9%80/@38.2047987,128.5898956,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-saucer-stops/sokcho-market-hwangbuja-set-menu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt