# Gangneung tofu restaurant, ₩50,000 set for two: Jeong Eunsuk Chodang - By Jiwon Kal (https://superchart.com/en/@sokcho-harbor-plate/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Gangneung, Gangwon - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sokcho-harbor-plate/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sokcho-harbor-plate/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/index.md) ## In short Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu is a tofu restaurant on Nanseolheon-ro in Chodang-dong, Gangneung, run by a certified master cook. With a Naver Reservation, there was no wait at the door, and the Chodang tofu table for two (₩50,000) came with sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) and dubu samhap (tofu three-way platter). From 11:30am the TableManager kiosk showed about a 5-minute wait, so booking and prepaying ahead is the easy way to go. ## Good to know - **Menu & price**: Chodang tofu table for two, ₩50,000 - **Menu lineup**: Chodang premium table (sundubu jjigae + dubu samhap + seasoned grilled kodari), Chodang tofu table (sundubu jjigae + dubu samhap), dubu samhap, Chodang tofu jeongol, Chodang sundubu jjigae - **Hours**: Mon, Wed–Sun 08:00–18:30 (last order 17:30) - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **Amenities**: Reservations, separate men's/women's restrooms, Wi-Fi, high chairs, waiting area, mobile payment, parking - **Waiting system**: TableManager kiosk sign-up; a ₩20,000 prepayment with a Naver Reservation gets you in ahead of walk-ins (per the posted notice) - **Event**: Free sundubu pudding when you post a photo review - **Price reference**: ₩50,000 ≈ $36 · ₩20,000 ≈ $14.5 (2026-09-21) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* If you're planning a Gangneung trip and can't decide where to eat, here's a spot you shouldn't skip in Chodang-dong! It's Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu (정은숙초당순두부), known as a go-to Gangneung sundubu (soft tofu stew) restaurant 🍲 ![Cover photo of Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu in Gangneung](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-01-1k9y4-1200.webp) > A certified cooking master's tofu table — "Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu" ## Where is Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu, and what are the hours? Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu is at 200 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung, and it's open Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 08:00–18:30 (last order 17:30), closed every Tuesday. They offer reservations, separate men's/women's restrooms, Wi-Fi, baby chairs, a waiting area, easy payment, and parking. ![Vertical photo of the Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu exterior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-02-12n8q-966.webp) ![Sign reading 'certified cooking master' at Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-03-16cp7-966.webp) ![Full view of the building entrance at Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-04-1h30v-966.webp) The moment I saw the sign for Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu, I thought, "this isn't an ordinary place." The words "certified cooking master" were printed in big letters! ![Wide parking lot beside the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-05-mmvtt-966.webp) ### Is parking easy at the Chodang-dong restaurant? There's a wide parking lot right in front and right next to the restaurant, so no worries at all if you're driving 🚗💨 ![View of the signage in front of the restaurant entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-06-13zoz-966.webp) ![TableManager waiting kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-07-l4scn-966.webp) ## TableManager waiting and the Naver Reservation prepay tip Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu handles waiting through a TableManager kiosk! We had a reservation and got seated right away, but from 11:30am onward it looked like people were waiting about 5 minutes. I'd definitely recommend a Naver Reservation!! ![Waiting area at Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-08-ypid8-966.webp) The waiting area is also plenty spacious!! ![Indoor space set up with waiting seats](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-09-16dsf-966.webp) And one more waiting tip! There was a notice saying that if you prepay ₩20,000 after making a Naver Reservation, you can enter ahead of walk-in guests. If you're like me and want to cut down on wait time, I'd recommend booking through Naver plus prepaying in advance. ![Notice about priority entry with Naver Reservation prepayment](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-10-e9z0u-966.webp) ![Spacious, comfortable restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-11-nyljb-966.webp) ## Inside Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu and the photo-review sundubu pudding The inside was bigger and more comfortable than I expected! It was busy even in the morning so I couldn't take more photos ㅠ_ㅠ but there are plenty of tables and window seats too, so even with a wait, turnover felt pretty fast. ![Dining hall interior with window seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-12-qf24x-966.webp) Leave a photo review and you get sundubu pudding too!! ![Sign about receiving sundubu pudding for a photo review](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-13-t2xql-966.webp) ## Menu and the ₩50,000 Chodang tofu table for two Here's the menu! - Chodang premium table (sundubu jjigae + dubu samhap + seasoned grilled kodari) - Chodang tofu table (sundubu jjigae + dubu samhap) - Dubu samhap (tofu three-way platter) - Chodang tofu jeongol (tofu hot pot) - Chodang sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) We ordered the Chodang tofu table for two — ₩50,000. ![Full spread of the Chodang tofu table for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-14-1o3ql-966.webp) Ta-da—! Our order arrived! Something they kept emphasizing here is the principle that "freshness is honesty," and once I saw the ingredients, I could tell it wasn't just talk!! Seaweed hand-harvested by a haenyeo (female diver) from Jeongdongjin, flatfish caught by East Sea fishermen, soybeans grown by Gangwon locals — they only use local ingredients, apparently 🌊🌾 ![Side dishes made with local ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-15-1xyhd-966.webp) ![Chodang sundubu jjigae simmering](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-16-14t54-966.webp) ### How does the sundubu jjigae (soft tofu stew) taste? The sundubu jjigae comes out gently bubbling, and it's so soft it practically dissolves the moment your spoon touches it. Spicy and sharp — perfect for a hangover! And it had big chunks of crab in it too, so picking out the meat was half the fun! ![A bowl of sundubu jjigae with crab inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-17-1r523-966.webp) ![Dubu samhap with boiled pork, tofu, and fermented flatfish](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-18-1y342-966.webp) ### What comes on the dubu samhap (tofu three-way platter)? The dubu samhap is a combo of boiled pork + tofu + gajami-sikhae (fermented flatfish with rice and seasoning) — the pork had zero gamey smell and was very clean tasting, and the gajami-sikhae was sweet and tangy, perfect as a side with rice. The tofu was great even just dipped lightly in soy sauce, with the nutty flavor of the soybean coming through fully 😋 ![A piece of Chodang tofu dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait-19-1h306-966.webp) ## Is Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu worth a visit in Gangneung? If you're trying to pick a Gangneung sundubu restaurant, Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu is my top recommendation! ✨✨ Real tofu made by a certified national cooking master, freshness from local ingredients, the owner's heartfelt story, and if you grab the waiting tips too, you'll have a much smoother visit 🥢 It didn't feel like just a meal — it felt like eating Gangneung's history. Definitely add it to your Gangneung sundubu list! ❤️❤️ ## Where it is - Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu (정은숙초당순두부) - 200 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea - 강원특별자치도 강릉시 난설헌로 200 - 37.79075, 128.9120159 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A0%95%EC%9D%80%EC%88%99%EC%B4%88%EB%8B%B9%EC%88%9C%EB%91%90%EB%B6%80/@37.79075,128.9120159,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@sokcho-harbor-plate/gangneung-chodang-sundubu-tabling-wait/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt