Sokcho mulhoe restaurant: last-stop takeout to carry home, Hwanggeum

Mulhoe (chilled raw fish soup) is a must-eat on any Sokcho trip. If you love raw fish, a bowl packed with fresh live fish near Sokcho Jungang Market is something I'd really recommend. This time I took Hwanggeum Mulhoe (₩20,000) to go from Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip (속초황금물회횟집), famous for takeout raw fish at Sokcho Jungang Market, and enjoyed it at home at my leisure.

Where is Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip?

Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip is at 24 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea (강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 24 1층), right in front of the Sokcho Jungang Market entrance. It is open 10:00–21:00 and close to the market's public parking lot, so it's easy to get to. Groups, reservations and takeout are all available.

Since it sits right at the market entrance, it's a great stop before or after browsing the market. You can finish a market food crawl with a cold bowl of mulhoe, or get raw fish to go at the end of your trip and eat it at home or in your accommodation. The location worked really well for that.

The inside is spacious and neatly kept, so it's comfortable for solo diners, family meals or groups.

What's on the menu at Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip?

The signature dish is Hwanggeum Mulhoe, and there are other meals too, so you can pick what suits you.

• Hwanggeum Mulhoe
• Abalone mulhoe
• Sea cucumber mulhoe
• Hwanggeum hoedeopbap (raw fish rice bowl)
• Nutritious abalone porridge

The live fish is prepared as you order, so it's a good fit if freshness matters to you.

Can you take Hwanggeum Mulhoe home without the broth leaking?

This time I got the Hwanggeum Mulhoe (₩20,000) to go! It was packed neatly, so no broth leaked and nothing got messed up on the way, and it was ready to eat the moment I got home.

How does Hwanggeum Mulhoe taste? The fish and the broth

The first thing I saw when I opened the lid was the generously piled raw fish. The portion was plenty and you could taste the freshness. The broth was sweet-sour and cool without being strong, with just the right amount of savory depth, so it went really well with the fish.

The broth packing is a work of art, right? Mixed together with the crunchy vegetables, the texture was great, and it's the perfect dish for a sweltering summer day when you have no appetite. Best of all, the fish wasn't tough but chewy, so I enjoyed it down to the last bite.

Why mulhoe takeout makes a good last stop on a Sokcho trip

Eating at a restaurant while traveling is great, but there's real fun in taking food to go and eating it at your own pace in your accommodation or at home, right?

This takeout from Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip was neatly packed and easy to carry, and the seafood was generous, so I was very satisfied. I'd recommend it to anyone taking food home as the last stop of a Sokcho trip.

If you're looking for a good mulhoe restaurant or takeout raw fish near Sokcho Jungang Market, Sokcho Hwanggeum Mulhoe Hoetjip was a thoroughly satisfying choice.

• Easy to find at the Jungang Market entrance
• Hwanggeum Mulhoe packed with fresh live fish
• Neat packing that's easy to carry
• Spacious, comfortable dining room
• Plenty of mulhoe and meal options

If you're craving a cold bowl of mulhoe during your Sokcho trip, I recommend giving it a visit.