Sokcho market bakery: top-ranked makgeolli bread, Sokcho Sulppang

The Sokcho Jungang Market sulppang I always bring home from Sokcho trips

Sokcho Sulppang (속초술빵) is a shop in Sokcho Jungang Market selling makgeolli sulppang, and it's the market sulppang the writer was happiest with. Jungang Market is a stop on every Sokcho trip, and this time the writer introduces Sokcho Sulppang.

Sokcho Jungang Market is a place I stop by every single time I travel to Sokcho! There's lots to eat and it's fun to wander around, so it's never skipped. This time I want to introduce the market sulppang I was most satisfied with.

Where is Sokcho Sulppang in Jungang Market?

Sokcho Sulppang is a sulppang shop near the entrance of Sokcho Jungang Market, sold together with honeycomb ice cream. Just look for the sign that says Sokcho Sulppang + honeycomb ice cream!

Actually, there are several places selling sulppang inside Sokcho Jungang Market, and I've tried almost all of them. Personally, the one I found tastiest was Sokcho Sulppang.

How much does Sokcho Sulppang cost?

The makgeolli sulppang at Sokcho Sulppang is ₩5,000 each, and I bought 3 in total.

Being able to taste it before buying made me trust the place even more. (And it really was so delicious!)

It looks like an ordinary sulppang from the outside, but it turns out it was developed after a lot of research... They blend several kinds of flour for the dough, ferment it with fresh makgeolli, and apparently tested moisture, sweetness and baking time over and over.

The size is quite generous, so even one piece is a fair amount, and many people buy several as gifts for family or friends. The price is easy on the wallet, so it also works as a souvenir from Sokcho.

Why this is my #1 Sokcho Jungang Market sulppang

Sokcho Sulppang's makgeolli sulppang is known for its fluffy texture, moist dough and sweetness that isn't overpowering. That's why I ate a whole one in the car.

The moment I got into the car with my package I thought, "just one taste"... and ended up eating the entire thing. It's honestly that kind of flavor you keep reaching for (fluffy texture, moist dough, sweetness that isn't too much).

The airy, soft outer crust just glides down. I used to stand in long lines for sulppang, but now I'm settling on Sokcho Sulppang.

Fluffy yet moist, with no dryness at all, and springy enough that the grain tears apart softly by hand: that's Sokcho makgeolli sulppang! A gentle sweetness spreads the more you chew, and it isn't artificially sweet but the kind you keep wanting, so I never got tired of it.

How to store makgeolli sulppang and how long to reheat it

To keep Sokcho Sulppang's makgeolli sulppang for a long time, freeze it, thaw naturally, then microwave for about 2 to 2 minutes 30 seconds. They recommend eating refrigerated ones within 3 days.

For long-term storage, freeze it. Before eating, let it thaw naturally and microwave for about 2 to 2 minutes 30 seconds, and you can enjoy that freshly made moist texture again.

• Long-term storage: freezer
• Before eating: thaw naturally, then microwave about 2 to 2 minutes 30 seconds
• Refrigerated: eat within 3 days
• Summer: eat as soon as possible rather than leaving it at room temperature

They recommend eating refrigerated sulppang within 3 days, and in summer, eating it as soon as possible rather than leaving it at room temperature is the tastiest way to enjoy it.

If you're planning a Sokcho trip, do stop by Sokcho Jungang Market's food spots, and on the way home, grab a piece from Sokcho Sulppang, the makgeolli sulppang shop!