Yeongnang-dong Korean restaurant with 8am spicy pork: Deungdae Gotgan

Deungdae Gotgan, the breakfast spot in front of Deungdae Beach.

• 📍2F, 109 Yeongnanghaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
• ⏰ 08:00 - 17:00 / last order 16:30
• Closed every Wednesday
• 🚗 Street parking along the beach road

I stayed one night near Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal and went to Deungdae Gotgan for breakfast. The wide-open sea view from Deungdae Beach was really beautiful. Since it opens at 8am, this is a great option if you're looking for a breakfast spot in Yeongnang-dong. Let me give you an honest rundown from the menu to the taste.

Where is Deungdae Gotgan? A 10-minute walk from Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal

Deungdae Gotgan sits right in front of Deungdae Beach, and walking from Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal took a little over 10 minutes. It's also close to Yeonggeumjeong, so it's a convenient breakfast stop on a Sokcho trip.

The signature menu is jjaglaknakji, nakji haejangguk, and jeyuk bokkeum — Korean dishes that are hard to dislike. They also have pork cutlet, so it's a good spot to bring kids too.

The restaurant is on the 2nd floor, so you go up a staircase, and there are little phrases posted on each step. They kind of stuck with me haha 🤣

Since there are a lot of families with kids, they've got plenty of baby chairs ready.

What the second-floor ocean-view window seats are like

Climbing the stairs and turning the corner, the view is unreal,,? Is this really a restaurant and not a café? Wow, the Sokcho sea through the full window was so stunning.

There are about 6-7 tables, and since extra chairs and tables can be moved around easily, families can dine comfortably here.

A view that makes your jaw drop no matter how many times you see it — I took a seat by the window facing the ocean.

Deungdae Gotgan's menu, side dishes and self-serve bar

I ordered jeyuk bokkeum and nakji haejangguk. Jjaglaknakji requires a minimum order for 2 people.

Check the video for the full menu 🗒️

A neat, well put-together set of basic side dishes. Every single one was delicious. You could really tell the owner has a good hand for cooking 👍🏻

There's a separate self-serve bar, so you can easily grab more of any side dish you run low on.

Children's tableware is also available.

How the nakji haejangguk tastes: clear and clean like bokjiritang

A hearty breakfast in Sokcho — if you're doing a walking trip, you've got to eat well, right 😉 I hadn't been drinking, but I wanted something hot in soup form, so I ordered the nakji haejangguk along with jeyuk bokkeum.

The nakji haejangguk is a clear broth loaded with tofu, vegetables, and octopus. The broth tasted similar to bokjiritang — not sharp or strong, just clean. It was perfect for a hangover cure or a morning meal.

Jeyuk bokkeum: not sweet, with a gentle smoky note

Looking at this jeyuk bokkeum makes my mouth water again 🤤 What I loved most was that it wasn't overly sweet. When it's too sweet-and-salty it gets tiring fast and feels too intense for breakfast, but this had a bit of spicy kick and a subtle smoky flavor that made it really enjoyable. The meat was also tender with no gamey smell and mostly lean cuts, which I liked 🤍

It comes with seasoned laver and a dipping sauce too, and that combo is a real treat haha

I had a solid, hearty breakfast looking out at the Sokcho sea. If you're looking for a good breakfast spot near Deungdae Beach or Yeonggeumjeong, give this place a try. You'll be won over by the clean atmosphere and the owner's cooking skill.