# Korean fried snacks in Sokcho: Hwangbuja Twigim's shrimp and crab - By Yeobaek (https://superchart.com/en/@meal-receipts-2/) - Written Aug 26, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: The scope of sponsorship needs confirmation. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@meal-receipts-2/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@meal-receipts-2/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/index.md) ## In short Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean fried-snack restaurant in Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, Sokcho, Gangwon. I took away nude shrimp, red snow crab meat, and squid fritters; the batter was not thick and still had a crisp texture after some time. ## Good to know - **Location**: 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea; Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, Units 26–27 (강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 16, 속초관광수산시장 26·27호) - **Hours**: 08:00–20:30, according to the original post - **Ordered**: Nude shrimp fritters, red snow crab meat fritters, and squid fritters - **Dining**: Takeout available; tables are available inside - **Parking**: The original post directs visitors to the public parking lot across from Central Market; ₩900 per hour - **Parking voucher**: The original post says purchases of ₩15,000 or more receive a 30-minute parking voucher *as written by the visitor on Aug 26, 2026* At Hwangbuja Twigim (황부자튀김) in Sokcho Central Market, I took away nude shrimp fritters, red snow crab meat fritters, and squid fritters. None of the three had thick batter, and they retained a crisp texture even when I ate them after some time. ![Shrimp, red crab, and squid fritters from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-01-a5s69-1200.webp) ## Where is Hwangbuja Twigim, and where can I park? Hwangbuja Twigim is in Units 26 and 27 of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market. Its bright sign stood out in the market alley, and when I visited, the shop was busy with customers waiting for takeout. ![Hwangbuja Twigim exterior in Sokcho Central Market alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-03-ymkc1-966.webp) The hours listed in the original post are 08:00–20:30. You can use the public parking lot across from Central Market, where the listed rate was ₩900 per hour. The post says that purchases of ₩15,000 or more include a 30-minute parking voucher. ## What can you choose besides fried snacks? The menu included king prawn fritters, nude shrimp fritters, red snow crab meat fritters, squid fritters, baby crab, seed shrimp gangjeong (sweet crispy shrimp), and several types of squid sundae (stuffed squid). There were also kimchi pancakes, potato pancakes, buckwheat pancakes, sorghum bukkumi (filled pan-fried rice cakes), gim-mari (seaweed-wrapped glass noodle fritters), and chili pepper and perilla leaf fritters, along with assorted-fritter and half-and-half sets. ![Hwangbuja Twigim fried snacks and set menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-02-1wo54-966.webp) There was another menu board above the shop listing individual items and sets. ![Menu board above Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-04-1ryvf-966.webp) The shop also had signs introducing its television appearances. ![Television appearance sign at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-05-1uf2y-966.webp) ![Television introduction sign at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-06-piz59-966.webp) The display case was neatly arranged with squid fritters, king prawn fritters, and red crab meat fritters. Pancakes and sundae were displayed alongside the fried snacks, and there was a nutty aroma of frying oil. ![Various fried snacks in Hwangbuja Twigim's display](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-07-r5kia-966.webp) ![Neatly arranged fried snack display at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-08-cajkd-966.webp) ![Fried snacks and foods displayed at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-09-aggv9-966.webp) Squid sundae was browning on a griddle. ![Squid sundae grilling on Hwangbuja Twigim's griddle](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-10-1ckx6-966.webp) ## Can you eat at the shop? There were tables inside where customers could sit and eat. I took my order away, but you could also eat it there while it is hot. ![Dining tables inside Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-11-1h42x-966.webp) ![Dining area inside Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-12-v6a1t-966.webp) ## How are the fried snacks packed for takeout? I ordered nude shrimp fritters, red snow crab meat fritters, and squid fritters. They were placed in Hwangbuja Twigim's yellow bag, which made them easy to carry without getting jostled. ![Yellow Hwangbuja Twigim bag holding the order](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-13-pdj2l-966.webp) ![Three fried snacks taken away from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-14-7ftdl-966.webp) Inside, each item was packed in its own paper bag. They also included soy sauce and wooden skewers. ![Paper bags separating Hwangbuja Twigim menu items](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-15-mqj7f-966.webp) ![Fried snacks packed separately by Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-16-6fmmn-966.webp) ![Paper-bag packaging and accompaniments from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-17-f94he-966.webp) ## What were the textures of the shrimp, red crab, and squid fritters? ### Were the nude shrimp fritters easy to eat? The nude shrimp fritters were easy to eat because the shrimp had been peeled. Their golden fried batter was not thick. ![Nude shrimp fritters taken away from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-18-806tj-966.webp) When I took a bite, the shrimp was plump and springy. The crisp, nutty batter went well with its texture. ![Golden nude shrimp fritters from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-19-1j58m-966.webp) ![Plump shrimp inside Hwangbuja Twigim nude shrimp fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-20-wmtyl-966.webp) ### What were the red snow crab meat fritters like? The red snow crab meat fritters were long, making them easy to pick up one by one. They were filled with red snow crab meat, with a mild, nutty flavor that came through as I chewed. ![Long red snow crab meat fritters from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-21-28j3j-966.webp) ![Batter and filling of Hwangbuja Twigim red crab fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-22-50dqf-966.webp) ### Were the squid fritters chewy? The squid fritters were generously sized. The squid was tender rather than chewy, so it was pleasant with the crisp batter. ![Large squid fritters taken away from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-23-13ho9-966.webp) ![Batter and squid inside Hwangbuja Twigim squid fritters](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood-24-1bw2v-966.webp) ## Were they still crisp after takeout? I was pleased that they still had a crisp texture even after some time. I also liked that the batter was not thick overall. They made a good takeout snack or late-night bite during a trip to Sokcho. ## Where it is - Hwangbuja Twigim (황부자튀김) (황부자튀김) - 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea; Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, Units 26–27 (강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 16, 속초관광수산시장 26·27호) - 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/@meal-receipts-2/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-fried-seafood/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt