# Gangneung soup restaurant for pork spine stew breakfast: Matdeurin - By Yuna P. (https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-porch-bowl/) - Written Sep 20, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written as a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-porch-bowl/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@seoul-porch-bowl/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/index.md) ## In short Matdeurin Sundubu Haejangguk & Gamjatang is a local restaurant next to Ojukheon in Gangneung that opens at 8:30 in the morning. The writer ordered the large sundubu gamjatang, simmering tender pork spine with soft tofu, chives and mushrooms, then mixed the leftover potato into rice to finish. With a wide parking lot right out front, a self-serve side dish bar and coffee after the meal, Matdeurin makes an easy first meal of a Gangneung trip. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Daily 08:30–22:00 (last order 21:20) - **Location**: 1F Matdeurin, 6 Jukheon-gil 85beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do (near Ojukheon) - **Parking**: Wide parking area right in front of the restaurant - **Signature dishes**: Sonaejangtang (beef tripe soup), Chodang sundubu (soft tofu), spicy sundae gukbap, seonji haejangguk (blood cake soup), kongbiji sonaejangtang, sundae gukbap, kongbiji pork spine soup, sundubu gamjatang (soft tofu and pork spine stew) - **What we ordered**: Sundubu gamjatang, large - **Also good to know**: Choice of sizes, self-serve side dish bar, coffee after the meal, handmade pork cutlet, group seating *as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026* I went on a trip to Gangneung, Gangwon-do! It was a restaurant near Ojukheon. I had sundubu (soft tofu) for breakfast in Gangneung — I heard about a place where you can eat sundubu together with gamjatang (pork spine potato stew), so I went to check it out! There were so many locals there, it really felt like a true Gangneung local spot. Shall we dive in? ![Matdeurin sundubu haejangguk and gamjatang restaurant near Ojukheon in Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-01-1341e-1200.webp) ## Matdeurin's hours and location: walking distance from Ojukheon > Daily 08:30–22:00 / last order 21:20 It started as a small restaurant in Gyodong housing complex in Gangneung back in 2009, and the fact that it's still beloved today probably says something about it being a genuine local favorite, right? Since it's a spot near Ojukheon, it's really close by — easy to find on foot or by car! I heard a lot of people from the neighborhood come here regularly, so definitely give it a try! ![The way to Matdeurin on Jukheon-gil near Ojukheon](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-02-1a03x-900.webp) I arrived at Matdeurin Sundubu Haejangguk & Gamjatang in Gangneung! There are actually two branches, and I visited the Matdeurin one. ![Matdeurin's storefront and signboard](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-03-7ikv1-900.webp) ### Is parking easy at Matdeurin? I was surprised at how huge the parking area right in front of the restaurant was! You really don't need to worry about parking at all at this Gangneung local favorite, haha! ![Large parking area in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-04-b7gda-m-900.webp) ## Inside Matdeurin: atmosphere and group seating When I walked in, the place was already packed with customers! The restaurant is also spacious and clean, so it seems like a great place to eat with family, friends, or a partner when traveling in Gangneung. ![Spacious dining hall packed with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-05-cjxyv-900.webp) There were group parties seated further inside too! They said all the food is made in-house as much as possible — from kimchi to all the various side dishes, and especially the sundubu and kongbiji (soybean pulp), which are made from scratch and were so delicious! ![Inner section of the restaurant with group seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-06-x2lsu-900.webp) Rather than making everything in bulk, they said they make it themselves to bring out the deep flavor and make it more delicious for customers. They also have a dedicated system for prepping the pork spine, apparently. They said they carefully select ingredients from the start to make good gamjatang and haejangguk. Simmering the broth for over 24 hours with real care so there's no gamey smell, and making sure guests leave with a full, comfortable stomach — that's the owner's philosophy, apparently! The restaurant has group seating too, so if you're looking for a breakfast spot near Ojukheon in Gangneung, this is the best! From sundubu to hangover soup, they've got it all covered. ![Sign introducing the house-made sundubu and kongbiji](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-07-13ndi-900.webp) And after finishing the meal, they even have coffee! ![Self-serve coffee corner for after the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-08-s1bmq-900.webp) ![Interior view of Matdeurin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-09-1n853-m-900.webp) ![Matdeurin's interior signage and tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-10-v2vgs-900.webp) ![Table seating in the Matdeurin dining hall](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-11-1y4ee-900.webp) ![Overview of the Matdeurin restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-12-1r4dg-900.webp) ![A seating area on one side of Matdeurin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-13-144ht-900.webp) ![Indoor seating and walkway at Matdeurin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-14-1x3wl-900.webp) ![Interior atmosphere at Matdeurin](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-15-1pkc9-900.webp) ![Inside Matdeurin before ordering](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-16-17q35-900.webp) ## Matdeurin's menu and the large sundubu gamjatang Shall we order? Sonaejangtang, Chodang sundubu, fiery sundaeguk, seonji haejangguk, kongbiji sonaejangtang, sundaeguk, kongbiji ppyeohaejangguk, sundubu gamjatang — these are the signature dishes, and they also have handmade pork cutlet, so kids would love it too. I ordered the large sundubu gamjatang! ![Menu board listing sundubu gamjatang and haejangguk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-17-1xp6j-900.webp) You can also choose the size when ordering, so keep that in mind! ![Menu sign showing size options](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-18-1uvvb-900.webp) ### The self-serve side dish bar and what comes with the meal There was also a self-bar for extra side dishes, which was so nice! ![Self-bar for extra side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-19-mngeo-900.webp) After ordering, the basic side dishes came out — diced radish kimchi and fresh kimchi, plus a sauce for the gamjatang meat! ![Basic side dishes: diced radish kimchi, fresh kimchi, and meat sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-20-1d93i-900.webp) ## How did the sundubu gamjatang taste? Look at all that sundubu piled on top of the gamjatang, along with chives, mushrooms, and other vegetables! Add in some kimchi and sauce and this is definitely going to cure a hangover from the night before! And the price was so reasonable too! ![Large sundubu gamjatang topped with soft tofu, chives, and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-21-rspcm-900.webp) For the sundubu gamjatang, they said they only use carefully selected soft bones for the pork spine — and that's probably why it was so tender to eat! ![Sundubu gamjatang with tender pork spine](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-22-1dlr4-900.webp) You just need to simmer it once before eating — once it boils, the look gets a little less pretty, but the broth turns into something like a rich biji-jjigae (soybean pulp stew), and it's deep and amazing! ![Gamjatang broth after simmering, turned rich like biji-jjigae](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-23-7gcaj-900.webp) The rice was also nice and sticky, like something you'd eat at home! With the bones, mushrooms, and kimchi all together, I was fully ready to dig in, haha! Look at how thick the meat is on the bones! You could tell the owner really put a lot of effort into the bones, and one bite made it click immediately. ![Gamjatang pork spine with thick meat attached](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast-24-1bbw2-900.webp) The enoki mushrooms were nice and thick too, and above all the seasoning wasn't harsh, and with the sundubu in there, it didn't feel heavy on the stomach at all. I saved the potato for last and mixed it with the rice! The potato was perfectly cooked and fluffy — the best! If you're visiting Ojukheon in Gangneung or looking for a good breakfast spot in the area, I highly recommend this place! I'll be back next time~ ## Where it is - Matdeurin Sundubu Haejangguk & Gamjatang (강릉맛드린 순두부해장국&감자탕) - 1F Matdeurin, 6 Jukheon-gil 85beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 죽헌길85번길 6 1층 맛드린 - 37.7773647, 128.8748175 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B0%95%EB%A6%89%EB%A7%9B%EB%93%9C%EB%A6%B0%20%EC%88%9C%EB%91%90%EB%B6%80%ED%95%B4%EC%9E%A5%EA%B5%AD%26%EA%B0%90%EC%9E%90%ED%83%95/@37.7773647,128.8748175,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@seoul-porch-bowl/gangneung-ojukheon-sundubu-gamjatang-breakfast/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt