# Sokcho makguksu restaurant: three-dish tasting order — Topgol - By Dahyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@shared-tray-2/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@shared-tray-2/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@shared-tray-2/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/index.md) ## In short Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a makguksu (buckwheat noodle) restaurant near Sokcho Beach that presses its own noodles in-house. On one visit, three dishes were ordered together — deulmemak (perilla-buckwheat makguksu) for 13,000 won, Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu for 13,000 won in the large size, and solo suyuk (boiled pork) for 17,000 won. The nutty deulmemak and the tangy, spicy pollack bowl taste so different that switching between all three never gets boring. ## Good to know - **Deulmemak (perilla-buckwheat makguksu)**: 13,000 won - **Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu**: 13,000 won (ordered in the large size) - **Solo suyuk (boiled pork)**: 17,000 won - **Hours**: Daily 09:30-21:00, last order 20:30 - **Parking**: Available; 1 hour free at the Sokcho Beach public parking lot with a meal - **Address**: 1F, 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon - **Good to know**: Noodles pressed in-house; deulmemak is said to be trademark-registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on March 3, 2026 - **Price reference**: ₩13,000 ≈ $9.4 · ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* Sokcho makguksu, Sokcho makguksu restaurant, Sokcho perilla oil makguksu ![Table setting of makguksu at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-01-1mdg8-1200.webp) Sokcho makguksu restaurant Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch 🍜 — from perilla oil makguksu to pollack sashimi makguksu to suyuk — Address: 1F, 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea, Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch Daily 09:30-21:00, last order 20:30 Parking available / 1 hour free at Sokcho Beach public parking lot with a meal ## Which makguksu restaurant to pick in Sokcho? Picking where to eat is oddly one of the harder parts of a Sokcho trip. Search and tons of restaurants come up, and even just for makguksu there are so many kinds that I kept going back and forth on which place to pick. Plus when I'm traveling I want to try a bit of everything, so leaving after just one dish always feels like a shame. ![Interior of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-02-1pd0n-966.webp) ![Seating inside Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-03-16pem-966.webp) ![Interior atmosphere of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-04-wvaij-966.webp) Same story this time! I told myself "I'll just get one bowl of makguksu," but then I looked at the menu and— ![Menu board at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-05-kfqrg-966.webp) ![Menu board listing deulmemak and pollack sashimi makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-06-3bn7j-966.webp) ![Menu board showing the suyuk dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-07-1jsjm-966.webp) I got curious about deulmemak, curious about the pollack sashimi makguksu, and wanted the suyuk too. In the end I ordered all three, and having them side by side actually made the differences between menus clearer, which made eating more fun. ## A makguksu spot within walking distance of Sokcho Beach ![Exterior of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch near Sokcho Beach](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-08-1sbqx-966.webp) ![Entrance of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-09-l7uij-966.webp) ![Storefront view of Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-10-1lvuc-m-966.webp) ![Area around Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-11-1oypy-966.webp) ![Table setup at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-12-czie4-966.webp) When people think of a Sokcho trip, seafood dishes like sashimi, mulhoe (cold raw fish soup), or snow crab usually come to mind first. This time I looked for something a little different — a good makguksu restaurant in Sokcho. That's how I ended up at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch. At first I just wanted a cool, refreshing bowl of makguksu, but once I saw the menu there were way more than one or two things I was curious about. So I ended up ordering one of each. - Deulmemak (perilla-buckwheat makguksu) ₩13,000 - Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu ₩13,000 - Solo suyuk (boiled pork) ₩17,000 Bottom line: ordering all three together was the right call. Maybe because I usually like the nutty perilla-oil or perilla-seed style of makguksu, but the first dish already suited my taste. ## Deulmemak, 13,000 won: the nutty perilla-buckwheat bowl ![Bowl of deulmemak, perilla-buckwheat makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-13-1p80g-966.webp) The first dish I want to introduce is deulmemak — perilla-buckwheat makguksu — priced at ₩13,000. The name alone sounded different from regular makguksu, so I was curious what it would taste like, and the nutty flavor from the very first bite made an impression. The clean, plain buckwheat noodles typical of makguksu get an extra layer of nuttiness from the perilla seeds, and it's not overpowering at all, so my chopsticks kept going back for more. I have a soft spot for this kind of nutty flavor so personally I really liked it. With regular makguksu, the noodle flavor can sometimes get lost under a strong sauce, but deulmemak felt more like comfortably enjoying the combination of buckwheat noodles and perilla seeds. ![Close-up of in-house-pressed buckwheat noodles in deulmemak](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-14-tvmi9-966.webp) I also noticed it's made with in-house noodles pressed right there by the sea. On a Sokcho trip, eating famous dishes is great, but there's something about food made right there in the region that sticks with you longer as a travel memory. If you're looking for makguksu in Sokcho, I'd say give this plain, nutty style a try. ## Pollack sashimi makguksu, the Sokcho specialty bowl ![Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu topped with pollack sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-15-14lai-966.webp) The second dish I ordered was Sokcho pollack sashimi makguksu, priced at ₩13,000. This one has a completely different vibe from deulmemak. Pollack sashimi sits on top of the makguksu, so you get a tangy, sweet-and-spicy flavor all at once. When you're traveling to Sokcho, you naturally want to try the local specialty, and this pollack sashimi makguksu felt exactly like that kind of travel food. The distinctive taste of pollack sashimi went surprisingly well with the makguksu. ![Large-size pollack sashimi makguksu mixed together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-16-1f960-966.webp) At first I wondered, "how well can pollack sashimi really go with makguksu?" But after trying it together, I understood why pollack sashimi makguksu is so popular. The sweet-spicy sauce, chewy pollack sashimi, and buckwheat noodles combine into something really full-flavored in your mouth. Eating the pollack sashimi in between bites of plain noodles made the texture more interesting too. Something about eating pollack sashimi right there in Sokcho made it feel like a dish you can only truly enjoy on the trip itself. I love pollack sashimi makguksu so much that I ordered it large, and I don't regret it at all :) ## Solo suyuk, 17,000 won: why pork belongs with makguksu ![A plate of solo suyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-17-1n16a-966.webp) The last dish was the solo suyuk, ₩17,000. I actually hesitated for a moment about ordering suyuk on top of two bowls of makguksu. But skipping suyuk at a makguksu restaurant felt like too much of a waste, so I went ahead and ordered it. And I was right to. Suyuk was even more enjoyable eaten alongside the makguksu. ![Suyuk served with dried radish and pollack sashimi](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-18-sljzj-966.webp) The combination of sweet-spicy dried radish, pollack sashimi, and makguksu paired really well with the pork. Eating just the meat feels plain, but alternating with the cool, nutty makguksu kept my palate constantly refreshed. > Diets can wait — suyuk comes first! That day, I kept repeating this to myself and ate with full enthusiasm haha. It'd be such a shame to think about dieting when there's delicious food in front of you on a trip. If you're visiting with a group, suyuk is great for sharing, and if you're like me and want to try a little of everything, going for the solo suyuk portion is a good move too. ## What stood out at Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch What I liked most about trying all three dishes this time was how different each one's flavor direction was. Deulmemak: nutty and plain. ![Two bowls of deulmemak and pollack sashimi makguksu compared](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-19-llbbl-966.webp) Pollack sashimi makguksu: sweet, spicy, and tangy. Suyuk: plain meat paired with dried radish and pollack sashimi. Switching between the three kept things from ever getting boring. At first I thought two makguksu dishes might taste similar, but eating them side by side, they felt completely different. The nutty flavor of deulmemak especially stuck with me. If you prefer plain, nutty flavors over strong seasoning, it's worth trying at least once. On the flip side, if you want something that feels distinctly local on a Sokcho trip, pollack sashimi makguksu is a great fit. And suyuk was satisfying as a side dish ordered alongside makguksu. ## Why Sokcho Topgol Makguksu was the meal I remembered most When I look for good restaurants while traveling, I care just as much about the feeling of "I'm glad I ate here" as I do about the taste itself. ![Two bowls of makguksu and suyuk laid out together](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare-20-xs00y-966.webp) In that sense, Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch left me with the memory of eating makguksu in Sokcho, plus the fun of comparing deulmemak, pollack sashimi makguksu, and suyuk side by side. Eating pollack sashimi, a Sokcho specialty, together with makguksu was a highlight, and trying the nutty perilla-buckwheat style of makguksu was satisfying too. For reference, deulmemak was apparently trademark-registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office on March 3, 2026. If you're planning a Sokcho trip and looking for something to eat near Sokcho Beach or your accommodation, put makguksu on your shortlist. ## Planning a fall trip to Sokcho? Start with a bowl of makguksu Sokcho seems to have a different mood every season. Fall in particular, with its cool weather, is great for walking along the beach and hunting down good food. Instead of only chasing seafood on this Sokcho trip, adding a bowl of Sokcho makguksu to the mix might be a nice touch. If you like nutty flavors like me, go for deulmemak; if you like tangy and spicy, go for pollack sashimi makguksu; and if you want the full makguksu-and-suyuk experience, order suyuk alongside it too. After trying everything this time, I found myself wanting to have deulmemak again on my next trip to Sokcho. If you're deciding what kind of makguksu to eat in Sokcho, save Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch to your travel list. 🍜 ## Where it is - Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch (속초탑골막국수 본점) - 1F, 12 Haeoreum-ro 188beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 속초시 해오름로188번길 12 1층 속초탑골막국수 본점 - 38.1916152, 128.6017339 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8D%EC%B4%88%ED%83%91%EA%B3%A8%EB%A7%89%EA%B5%AD%EC%88%98%20%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@38.1916152,128.6017339,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@shared-tray-2/sokcho-tapgol-makguksu-three-menu-compare/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt