# Sokcho market street food, ₩10,000 and ₩20,000 sets: Hwangbuja Twigim

- By Jiseon Ryu (https://superchart.com/en/@sowol-harbor-bowl/)
- Written Sep 20, 2026
- Local places › Restaurants › Sokcho, Gangwon
- Sponsored: This review is based on a visit where the menu items were provided by the business.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@sowol-harbor-bowl/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@sowol-harbor-bowl/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/index.md)

## In short

Hwangbuja Twigim is a tempura and squid sundae specialist at Gates 26–27 of Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market (Jungang Market) in Sokcho, Gangwon. Set No. 1 puts king prawn tempura and red snow crab meat tempura together for 10,000 won, while Set No. 11 pairs plain squid sundae with nurungji (scorched rice) squid sundae for 20,000 won. When it is hard to pick just one, the half-and-half sets at Hwangbuja Twigim beat single items for tasting several things at once.

## Good to know

- **Location**: Gates 26–27, Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market, 16 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon
- **Set No. 1**: King prawn tempura + red snow crab meat tempura, 10,000 won
- **Set No. 11**: Squid sundae + nurungji squid sundae, 20,000 won
- **Price reference**: ₩10,000 ≈ $7.2 · ₩20,000 ≈ $14.5 (2026-09-21)

*as written by the visitor on Sep 20, 2026*

![Food at Hwangbuja Twigim in Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-01-1tppp-m-900.webp)

![Hwangbuja Twigim half-and-half set with tempura and squid sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-02-pu062-1200.webp)

No trip to Sokcho is complete without a walk through Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market. Wander the aisles and you'll find everything from fried chicken to tempura to squid sundae (stuffed squid sausage) — a happy kind of overwhelm when it comes to picking what to eat.

![View of Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market full of food stalls](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-03-1gz6o-900.webp)

This time I visited Hwangbuja Twigim, known as one of the go-to spots in Sokcho's Jungang Market, and tried its two popular half-and-half sets: No.1 and No.11.

![Hwangbuja Twigim's No.1 and No.11 half-and-half sets](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-04-11rxj-m-900.webp)

No.1 lets you taste king prawn tempura and red snow crab tempura together, while No.11 pairs squid sundae with nurungji (scorched rice) squid sundae in one order.

## What kind of place is Hwangbuja Twigim?

![Hwangbuja Twigim storefront in Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-05-1q1dc-m-900.webp)

Hwangbuja Twigim started out when the owner, who originally ran a soft tofu restaurant in Sokcho's Nohak-dong, began making tempura, tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and mandu (dumplings) as snacks for athletes visiting Sokcho for training camps.

![Assorted tempura on display at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-06-12rqi-900.webp)

The business later switched over to become a dedicated tempura shop, and now sells a wide variety of fried snacks at Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market.

![Menu display at Hwangbuja Twigim](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-07-1dhn3-900.webp)

There are plenty of tempura stalls in the market, but what I liked about Hwangbuja Twigim is that you can pick up rising Sokcho favorites — king prawn, red snow crab, and squid sundae — all in one place. If it's hard to settle on just one, the half-and-half sets let you sample a wider range.

## Set No. 1: king prawn and red snow crab tempura, 10,000 won

![No.1 set: king prawn tempura and red snow crab tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-08-4wjoy-900.webp)

The first thing I tried was the No.1 half-and-half set, combining king prawn tempura and red snow crab tempura for 10,000 won. The prawn tempura was long and hefty, looking delicious just to look at.

![Vertical shot of the long, hefty king prawn tempura](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-09-1e670-900.webp)

Inside the crispy batter sat a whole shrimp, giving a springy bite with every chew. Shrimp tempura is a familiar, crowd-pleasing menu, making it a great snack pick if you're traveling with kids in Sokcho.

The red snow crab tempura included in the set is the one I'd recommend if you want a taste that really says Sokcho. There's no need to pick apart shell yourself — you get the crab meat fried up and ready to eat, with a nutty, savory depth of flavor.

King prawn and red snow crab each have their own charm, so switching between the two was more fun than sticking to just one kind of tempura. If you want to taste your way through a few different things while exploring Sokcho's Jungang Market, starting with the No.1 set is a good move.

## Set No. 11: squid sundae and nurungji squid sundae, 20,000 won

![No.11 set: squid sundae and nurungji squid sundae](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-10-12scw-900.webp)

The second menu I tried was the No.11 half-and-half set, pairing squid sundae with nurungji squid sundae for 20,000 won — a chance to compare two takes on Sokcho's signature squid sundae side by side. The regular squid sundae is packed generously inside the squid and pan-fried, so even one piece feels substantial.

![Cross-section of a squid sundae packed with filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-11-1yz81-900.webp)

The chewy texture of the squid paired well with the soft, savory filling, making it filling enough to work as a light meal rather than just a snack. Nurungji squid sundae, true to its name, stands out for the nutty flavor and texture on its outer surface. Compared to the regular version, the bite is a bit more interesting, with the toasty flavor of nurungji adding a distinct twist.

Getting the familiar flavor of the regular version and the more unusual nurungji version in a single pack was the biggest draw of the No.11 set. If it's your first time trying squid sundae, comparing the two side by side is a good way to figure out which style you prefer.

## Why the half-and-half sets work as a Sokcho travel snack

![Two packs of Hwangbuja Twigim's half-and-half sets, ready to share](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-12-1918g-900.webp)

Part of the charm of market food is buying a few different things to share with family or friends. Hwangbuja Twigim's half-and-half sets pack two menus into one container, which made it easy to share among a group.

King prawn and red snow crab tempura suit a crispy, savory craving, while squid sundae and nurungji squid sundae are better when you want something more filling. Order both sets together and you can enjoy Sokcho's classic market foods — shrimp, crab, and squid sundae — all in one go.

When you can't decide what to order, picking a half-and-half set over a single item is the better way to taste more flavors. The tempura was great fresh out of the fryer, and just as good packed up to share comfortably back at the hotel — a solid snack for a Sokcho trip.

## Why Hwangbuja Twigim is worth a stop at Sokcho Jungang Market

Hwangbuja Twigim is a spot where you can find a wide range of foods made with ingredients that scream Sokcho — shrimp, red snow crab, and squid.

There's something for every taste, from crowd-pleasers like king prawn tempura to more distinctive options like red snow crab tempura and nurungji squid sundae. Trying No.1 and No.11 together let me enjoy both crispy tempura and hearty squid sundae in one sitting, which I found satisfying.

![Hwangbuja Twigim food packed up as late-night snacks at the hotel](https://img.superchart.com/images/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja/sokcho-market-half-half-sets-hwangbuja-13-1ntsm-900.webp)

If you're looking for a quick snack at Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market or late-night food to bring back to your hotel, check out the half-and-half sets at Hwangbuja Twigim. Being able to taste several kinds at once makes it an easy, low-pressure choice even for first-time visitors to this Sokcho Jungang Market restaurant.

## How to find Hwangbuja Twigim in Sokcho

- Address: Gates 26–27, Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market, 16 Jungang-ro147beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea

## Where it is

- Hwangbuja Twigim (황부자튀김)
- Gates 26–27, Sokcho Tourist and Fisheries Market, 16 Jungang-ro147beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon, South Korea
- 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 16 속초관광수산시장 26, 27호
- 38.2047987, 128.5898956
- Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%99%A9%EB%B6%80%EC%9E%90%ED%8A%80%EA%B9%80/@38.2047987,128.5898956,17z

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