# Gochang loach soup and pot rice: Sangol Chueojeong - By Garam (https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-brass-bowl/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gochang, Jeonbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-brass-bowl/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jeolla-brass-bowl/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/index.md) ## In short Sangol Chueojeong Gochang Main Branch is a loach soup and Sindongjin ginseng pot-rice restaurant in Gochang, Jeonbuk. My family tried all three loach soups and fried loach, then finished with scorched rice and misutgaru. A wonderfully filling stop on a Gochang drive with parents. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11:00–21:00; break 15:00–16:30; closed Mondays - **Parking**: Dedicated parking available - **Sanghwang loach soup + Sindongjin ginseng pot rice**: ₩13,000 - **Black garlic loach soup + Sindongjin ginseng pot rice**: ₩14,000 - **Cordyceps loach soup + Sindongjin ginseng pot rice**: ₩15,000 - **Small boiled pork platter**: ₩18,000 - **Fried loach specialty**: ₩16,000 *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* Sangol Chueojeong Gochang Main Branch (산골추어정 고창본점) is at 136-3 Sanjeong-gil, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea. It is open from 11:00 to 21:00, with a break from 15:00 to 16:30, and closed on Mondays. There is dedicated parking, too. ## Gochang loach soup on a day trip near Gwangju ![Exterior of Sangol Chueojeong Gochang Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-01-1h0md-900.webp) It was an early-autumn weekend with absolutely gorgeous weather~ We stopped by Sangol Chueojeong, a great restaurant in Gochang, Jeonbuk, while out on a family day trip near Gwangju. ❤️ ## In Gochang-eup, close to Gwangju ![Location guide for Sangol Chueojeong in Gochang-eup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-02-g2l08-900.webp) ![Scenery around Sangol Chueojeong near Gwangju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-03-1y5yw-900.webp) Sangol Chueojeong is in Gochang-eup, relatively close to Gwangju, rather than near Seonunsa Temple or the coast. Seokjeong Hill CC and Seokjeong Wellpark City are nearby too, so it is in a lovely spot for a drive from Gwangju! ## A traditional atmosphere perfect for bringing family ![Traditional interior atmosphere at Sangol Chueojeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-04-10wox-900.webp) The moment we walked in, the upscale, tidy, traditional atmosphere had everyone in my family going, “Wow~” ![Inside Sangol Chueojeong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-05-1azcc-900.webp) ![Dining space suited to family meals](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-06-9tpdy-900.webp) Since it was the weekend, we deliberately came a little before dinnertime and turned out to be the first guests. As it got close to 6, lots of families came in. There were plenty of takeout orders too! It really is just the right atmosphere for bringing your parents~ Set in a mountain valley, the green views around it were so pretty. 🌳 ## A menu of loach soup and pork cutlets ![Loach soup and pot-rice menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-07-q9qv5-900.webp) - Signature sanghwang mushroom loach soup + Sindongjin ginseng pot rice ₩13,000 - Signature black garlic loach soup + Sindongjin ginseng pot rice ₩14,000 - Signature cordyceps loach soup + Sindongjin ginseng pot rice ₩15,000 - Signature small boiled pork platter ₩18,000 - Signature fried loach specialty ₩16,000 It is known for loach soup, but there are no fewer than three kinds of pork cutlet on the menu, so wouldn’t it be great for bringing kids too? ## A self-service bar for extra side dishes ![Self-service bar for side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-08-1440i-900.webp) ![Self-service bar with kimchi and salted seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-09-6coqg-900.webp) As I looked around the restaurant, I found that they had a self-service bar too! These were the side dishes served with the basic setting, and it was nice that we could take more of whatever we wanted. Kimchi, salted seafood, cabbage, chives, and more—it was all very neat and nicely presented. ![Sanghwang mushroom and Solomon’s seal tea with water for the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-10-wvklm-900.webp) They provide water for the meal and for making scorched rice, and it was sanghwang mushroom and Solomon’s seal tea, so it was pleasantly nutty to drink. ### Healthy-table-style side dishes ![Salad and handmade tofu side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-11-o2fp5-900.webp) The side dishes were salad, salted squid, fresh kimchi, and tofu. Such a healthy table!! The tofu was not just store-bought tofu—it had that nutty, handmade tofu flavor you might find at a market. ## One order each of all three loach soups ![Table setting with three kinds of loach soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-12-hovht-900.webp) Signature sanghwang mushroom loach soup ₩13,000, signature black garlic loach soup ₩14,000, and signature cordyceps loach soup ₩15,000. There were three of us, and there happened to be three kinds of loach soup, so we ordered one of each. ![Cheongyang peppers and minced garlic accompaniments](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-13-fzo04-900.webp) Add Cheongyang chili peppers, minced garlic, and perilla seed powder to your liking. Just a heads-up: the Cheongyang peppers are seriously spicy. Hahaha. ### Signature black garlic loach soup ₩14,000 ![A bowl of signature black garlic loach soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-14-1g5g3-900.webp) The black garlic loach soup my mom had! All three—the basic loach soup, black garlic version, and cordyceps version—were not dramatically different in their base flavor; only the added ingredients varied a little. ![Black garlic added to loach soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-15-1pamv-900.webp) They serve the black garlic separately, and you can add it to the soup. Once we did, a subtle black garlic aroma definitely came through?! Even if you do not usually love black garlic, its flavor was mild enough that I think it is worth trying. The earthenware bowl was surprisingly big?! The portion was generous, and they say they finely grind loaches prepared fresh every morning, carefully simmer them, add sanghwang mushrooms, and cook everything slowly for a long time. Maybe that is why the loach was wonderfully smooth without any chewy bits, while the broth was rich but clean-tasting! The freshly cooked pot rice was wonderfully sticky~ The Sindongjin ginseng on top gave us a proper energy boost too :) ### Signature sanghwang mushroom loach soup ₩13,000 ![Sanghwang mushroom loach soup with dried radish greens and bracken fern](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-16-1joo1-900.webp) The most basic menu item, signature sanghwang mushroom loach soup! Its base flavor was similar to the soups we had already tried, and it was loaded with dried radish greens and bracken fern, so there was plenty in it. Personally, I think you would be perfectly satisfied with just this basic signature soup :) My sibling had a cold, but after having the loach soup, they said it made them feel all warm and finished a whole bowl deliciously. Hope it helps nourish them and they get over that cold soon. 🙏 ### Signature cordyceps loach soup ₩15,000 ![A bowl of signature cordyceps loach soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-17-1yqzo-1200.webp) Last was the cordyceps loach soup! It is the basic sanghwang mushroom loach soup with cordyceps added. The distinctive scent and flavor of cordyceps were not strong, so it was easy to eat without hesitation. It was not hugely different from the basic soup, but if you want something a little more special and restorative, I recommend the cordyceps version :) ![Loach soup with cordyceps added](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-18-1gk0d-900.webp) It was my first time trying cordyceps, and I gasped at first because its color and shape were so unusual, but it had no particular aroma and was soft. ![Loach soup rice topped with salted squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-19-cqd86-900.webp) Mixing rice into the soup~ Topping it with salted squid~ It is the perfect match with the salted squid. ## Crispy fried loach ![Plate of signature fried loach specialty](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-20-er8d1-900.webp) Since it had been a while since our family day out, we ordered fried loach too. The portion was generous, and we were seriously full. ![Fried kabocha squash and fried loach assortment](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-21-82bm9-900.webp) There was fried kabocha squash mixed in with the fried loach. The batter was on the slightly thick side, but that gave it a wonderful crisp texture, so I was a fan! ## Finishing with pot-rice scorched rice and misutgaru ![Nurungji made from pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-22-1qrhp-900.webp) You have to finish pot rice with nurungji (scorched rice), right? Properly crisped rice~ Even though I was full, I made sure to eat it. ![Finishing the meal with nurungji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-23-19hi8-900.webp) ![Misutgaru served after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong-24-1p1s6-900.webp) On your way out, they even give you misutgaru (multigrain powder drink) for dessert. Loach soup, pot rice, then misutgaru to finish~ It is such a filling full course that older diners would really enjoy, right? 🤭 Be sure to try the barley gangjeong (puffed-grain snack) provided through the review event too. You always crave something sweet after a meal, you know. It is not far from Gwangju, making it a great place for a filling meal after a day trip near Gwangju or a Gochang drive! If you are looking for a good Gochang restaurant to take your parents to, I recommend Sangol Chueojeong :) ## Where it is - Sangol Chueojeong Gochang Main Branch (산골추어정 고창본점) - 136-3 Sanjeong-gil, Gochang-eup, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea - 전북특별자치도 고창군 고창읍 산정길 136-3 - 35.4202289, 126.7384663 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%82%B0%EA%B3%A8%EC%B6%94%EC%96%B4%EC%A0%95%20%EA%B3%A0%EC%B0%BD%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@35.4202289,126.7384663,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jeolla-brass-bowl/gochang-chueotang-sotbap-sangolchueojeong/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt