# Korean restaurant in Sokcho for squid sundae: Hwangbuja Twigim - By Haedeun (https://superchart.com/en/@meals-and-finds/) - Written Aug 31, 2026 - Updated Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: Sponsorship status and the scope of any support need to be confirmed. [type=sponsored] - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@meals-and-finds/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@meals-and-finds/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/index.md) ## In short Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, where I packed fried squid sundae, nurungji squid sundae, and king prawn tempura to eat at a nearby accommodation. The regular squid sundae was softer, while the nurungji version stayed crisp after the trip; the prawn tempura had a thin batter and springy shrimp. ## Good to know - **Location**: Stalls 26–27, Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, South Korea - **What I tried**: Squid sundae, nurungji squid sundae, and king prawn tempura - **How I ate**: I took all three items to a nearby accommodation. *as written by the visitor on Aug 31, 2026* ## What did I take out from Sokcho Central Market? I got takeout of squid sundae, nurungji squid sundae, and king prawn tempura from Hwangbuja Twigim (황부자튀김) in Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market. The shop is at stalls 26 and 27 of the market, at 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil. ![Visiting Hwangbuja Twigim at Sokcho Central Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-01-ux0kz-1200.webp) I heard this place began as a sundubu (soft tofu) restaurant in Nohak-dong, Sokcho. There is a story that it changed into a fried-food shop after making fried foods, tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and mandu (dumplings) as snacks for athletes visiting for training camps. The shop presents choosing clean oil and good ingredients for cooking as its philosophy. ![Hwangbuja Twigim, a fried-food shop at Sokcho Central Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-02-178fy-900.webp) ![Visit to Hwangbuja Twigim at Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-03-2c04o-900.webp) I took the food back to a nearby accommodation. When I opened the box, a nutty fried aroma rose up, and I tried the three items one by one. ![Three items packed from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-04-13cdg-900.webp) ![Hwangbuja Twigim takeout brought to the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-05-1lx1t-900.webp) ## How was the texture of the regular squid sundae? The squid sundae was made by stuffing a whole squid with filling and frying it. The outside was crisp, the squid was chewy, and the inside was packed with savory filling. Each piece felt substantial and satisfying. Compared with the nurungji squid sundae, the regular squid sundae was relatively softer. If you prefer a softer texture over a crisp bite, the regular squid sundae would be a good choice. ![Squid sundae packed from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-06-1erci-900.webp) ![Squid sundae from Hwangbuja Twigim eaten at the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-07-c2yen-900.webp) ## Was the nurungji squid sundae still crisp after takeout? The nurungji squid sundae had nurungji (scorched rice) ingredients inside the squid, making the texture distinctly different. The fried exterior and the nurungji inside crunched together, creating two layers of crispness, with the toasty aroma of nurungji as well. This time, it still retained its crispness after I took it back to the accommodation. If you prefer a nuttier, chewier bite to the softness of regular squid sundae, the nurungji squid sundae may suit you better. ![Nurungji squid sundae takeout from Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-08-raf5n-900.webp) ![Nurungji squid sundae packed to the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-09-fd5to-900.webp) ![Nurungji squid sundae selected at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-10-10s7c-900.webp) ![Hwangbuja Twigim nurungji squid sundae tasted at the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-11-8ug6f-900.webp) ## How was the king prawn tempura I took out with it? The size of the king prawn tempura caught my eye first when I took it out of the box. Its batter was thin and evenly coated, and beneath the crisp exterior was plump shrimp with each bite. The shrimp was sweet and springy, so it tasted good even without ketchup. To me, it felt less greasy and finished cleanly. ![King prawn tempura packed with other items at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-12-yblum-900.webp) ![King prawn tempura from Hwangbuja Twigim eaten at the accommodation](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-13-17uns-900.webp) ![King prawn tempura chosen with squid sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout-14-66drw-900.webp) I alternated among the three items at the accommodation with a glass of beer. It was enjoyable to compare the textures of the soft squid sundae, crisp and toasty nurungji squid sundae, and springy king prawn tempura. ## Where it is - Hwangbuja Twigim (황부자튀김) (황부자튀김) - Stalls 26–27, Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State, 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/@meals-and-finds/hwangbuja-sokcho-market-squid-takeout/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt