# Solo-order mulhoe lunch at Sokcho Korean restaurant Bigeumdo - By Eunbin (https://superchart.com/en/@nearby-lunch-book/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@nearby-lunch-book/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@nearby-lunch-book/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@nearby-lunch-book/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/index.md) ## In short Bigeumdo is a Korean restaurant specialising in sotbap (stone-pot rice) sets on Sinheung 2-gil in Sokcho, Gangwon. After a morning drive along the Songjiho Sea Sky Road in Goseong, an early lunch at Bigeumdo brought two dishes that can be ordered for one person: mulhoe (chilled raw fish soup) at 20,000 won and hwangtae haejangguk (dried pollack hangover soup) at 13,000 won, and the icy mulhoe with the milky pollack broth was an excellent pairing. For a clean, light lunch when a full sashimi spread feels like too much, Bigeumdo is the pick. ## Good to know - **Address**: 5 Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon State - **Opening time**: From 8:30 a.m. - **Menus for two or more**: Bori gulbi (dried yellow corvina) set 38,000 won per person / abalone sotbap set 28,000 won per person / pressure-cooker abalone porridge 18,000 won per person / hwangtae gukbap 14,000 won per person - **Available for one person**: Hwangtae haejangguk (with rice) 13,000 won / tofu stew (with rice) 14,000 won / jeyuk bokkeum, spicy stir-fried pork (with rice) 15,000 won / mulhoe 20,000 won - **Ordering rule**: One dish per person - **Parking**: Plenty of space in front of the building - **Waiting**: Tabling waitlist system at the entrance - **Seating**: Hall tables plus private rooms for groups and gatherings *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ## Why Bigeumdo in Sokcho after the Goseong Songjiho drive? Lately I've been doing weekly day trips to the coast around Goseong, Yangyang, and Sokcho, and with great weather this weekend I made a spontaneous drive out to Songjiho Sea Sky Road in Goseong, near Sokcho. Honestly, since I was near the coast, I figured I should eat raw fish — but by lunchtime, a full sashimi meal felt a bit heavy. So I went looking for something light and refreshing instead, and that's how I found this Sokcho Korean restaurant known for great food: Bigeumdo (비금도). Bigeumdo is already well known by word of mouth as a sotbap (stone-pot rice) specialist. When I arrived, the exterior alone was impressively clean and stylish — a traditional-feeling building with a striking tiled roof. There was also plenty of parking space out front, so I didn't have to worry about that at all. A teddy bear was the first thing to greet me! It was so cute I ended up locking eyes with it for a good while. ## Bigeumdo hours and waiting: open from 8:30 a.m. Bigeumdo opens at 8:30 AM, so it's a great spot for breakfast if you're traveling. Since it was the weekend, there were plenty of customers, but a TableManager waitlist system at the entrance made waiting easy and comfortable. We visited a bit earlier than typical lunch hours, so we had plenty of breathing room. Walking inside, the interior was just as cozy and neat as the exterior suggested. ![Bigeumdo's entrance and waiting area in Sokcho](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-01-wpkhp-900.webp) ![Large windows and wooden ceiling inside Bigeumdo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-02-c0z1j-900.webp) ![Hanok-style hall tables at Bigeumdo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-03-14rnc-900.webp) ![Entrance to Bigeumdo's group dining room](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-04-1bdca-900.webp) ### Inside Bigeumdo: hanok-style hall, private rooms and a self-serve bar Inside, the wooden ceiling structure brought out that classic hanok charm, and sunlight pouring in through the large windows warmed the entire dining room. The overall vibe was clean and comfortable — I thought it'd be great for families or couples alike. There's also a private room behind a sliding door, perfect for groups or gatherings. On one side, a self-serve bar had small plates, utensils, and baby spoons ready to go. They even had a phone charger available, which comes in handy when you're low on battery mid-trip! ![Self-serve bar with small plates and baby spoons](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-05-193to-900.webp) ## Bigeumdo menu and prices: what can one person order? On one wall, Bigeumdo posted their dining guidelines, which included a notice asking guests to order one dish per person. ![Notice asking guests to order one dish per person](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-06-87bew-900.webp) ![Bigeumdo's posted dining guidelines](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-07-1t4v7-900.webp) True to its reputation as a sotbap specialist, there were various stone-pot rice set menus like boriguljeongsik and jeonbok sotbap jeongsik, but most required a minimum of two people to order. Since I really wanted cold mulhoe, I made that my base order and added hwangtae haejangguk on top, since it's solo-order-friendly and pairs well with mulhoe. > Menus requiring 2+ people to order: > Boriguljeongsik (2+ people) ₩38,000/person > Jeonbok sotbap jeongsik (2+ people) ₩28,000/person > Pressure-cooker abalone porridge (2+ people) ₩18,000/person > Hwangtae gukbap (2+ people) ₩14,000/person > > Solo-order-friendly menus: > Hwangtae haejangguk (with rice) ₩13,000 > Tofu stew (with rice) ₩14,000 > Jeyuk bokkeum (with rice) ₩15,000 > Mulhoe ₩20,000 > > and more ![Menu board listing Bigeumdo's sotbap set menus](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-08-13jci-900.webp) ![Menu board listing solo-order-friendly dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-09-g12t6-900.webp) ![Price list on Bigeumdo's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-10-r8blh-900.webp) ![Information on Bigeumdo's meal options](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-11-1djf4-900.webp) ## Side dishes and the main spread at Bigeumdo Once we ordered, a set of neat banchan (side dishes) arrived — diced radish kimchi, stir-fried potato, stir-fried eggplant, cucumber kimchi, salted seafood, and more, each one tasty. ![Banchan spread including diced radish kimchi and stir-fried potato](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-12-cofrh-1200.webp) Shortly after, our main dishes — mulhoe and hwangtae haejangguk — arrived. ![Table set with mulhoe and hwangtae haejangguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-13-628wr-900.webp) ### Hwangtae haejangguk, 13,000 won: a milky, deep pollack broth The hwangtae haejangguk's milky broth was rich and savory! One spoonful in and I already felt that soothing, hangover-curing warmth. There was a generous amount of dried pollack in it, and the broth was rich enough to polish off a whole bowl of rice. It's a savory flavor that anyone — young or old — would enjoy. Especially after the cold mulhoe, sipping the warm hwangtae broth settled my stomach perfectly. Best combo ever. ![Milky-broth hwangtae haejangguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-14-lyksw-900.webp) If you want a spicier, more tangy kick, you could add some salted anchovy or chili paste to taste — but I wanted to enjoy the hwangtae haejangguk's original flavor, so I ate it plain. ![Small bowls of salted anchovy and chili paste condiments](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-15-dtt88-900.webp) ![Crisp cucumber salad side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-16-it24u-900.webp) ![Stir-fried potato strips side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-17-1e2gx-900.webp) ![Stir-fried eggplant with kkwarigochu peppers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-18-1rc1x-900.webp) ### Cucumber salad, stir-fried potato strips and galchi sokjeot Among the banchan we tried alongside the mains, the cucumber salad was so crisp and refreshing, and the stir-fried potato strips were lightly cooked, keeping their crunch. The salted galchi (hairtail) innards, galchi sokjeot, was truly outstanding. The stir-fried eggplant, cooked with kkwarigochu (shishito-style peppers), was even better for it! ![Bigeumdo's mulhoe topped with fine floating ice](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-19-33xoi-900.webp) ### Mulhoe, 20,000 won: chilled raw fish soup with ice flakes The mulhoe came in a large bowl with fine ice floating on top — just looking at it was enough to cool me down to my core. It was loaded with fresh raw fish and vegetables, and the tangy-sweet broth was outstanding. ![Bowl of mulhoe loaded with raw fish and vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-20-1qmgm-900.webp) ![Somyeon noodles served to mix into the mulhoe](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-21-1khjy-900.webp) Mixing in the somyeon (thin wheat noodles) that came with it was pure bliss. The chewy texture of the raw fish, the crisp vegetables, and the cool broth came together perfectly. ## Wine, the review event and jeotgal sold to take home They also sell wine here. If you want to add a little something special to your meal, ordering wine alongside your food isn't a bad idea! ![Wine bottles displayed for sale at Bigeumdo](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-22-10cmn-900.webp) On the wall, I noticed a Naver receipt review event notice! Apparently participating in the review gets you a serving of yukjeon (beef pancake) as a bonus, so if you visit, be sure to join in and enjoy some delicious yukjeon too. ![Notice for a review event offering free yukjeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-23-1rel0-900.webp) In the fridge, they had jeotgal (salted seafood) and kimchi available for purchase to take home. The galchi sokjeot was unique enough that I briefly considered buying some. ![Fridge stocked with jeotgal and kimchi for takeaway](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo-24-1szmr-900.webp) ## Bigeumdo in Sokcho: the verdict If you're near Songjiho Sea Sky Road and want a clean, satisfying meal, I highly recommend Bigeumdo, a Sokcho Korean restaurant known for great food. On a lunch when raw fish felt like too much, the cool mulhoe and savory hwangtae haejangguk turned out to be the perfect choice. With ample parking, a cozy atmosphere, and friendly service, this Sokcho Korean restaurant checked every box. Next time, I'd love to bring my parents and finally try one of the sotbap set menus. ## Where it is - Bigeumdo (비금도) - 5 Sinheung 2-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 신흥2길 5 - 38.2005787, 128.5356499 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%B9%84%EA%B8%88%EB%8F%84/@38.2005787,128.5356499,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@nearby-lunch-book/sokcho-hanjeongsik-mulhoe-hwangtae-bigeumdo/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt