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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Tanghua Kungfu Malatang is a malatang restaurant in Ponam-dong, Gangneung. I took home level 1.5 malatang with glass noodles, enoki mushrooms, lamb, and bunmoja, and the nutty, numbing broth was especially delicious. Verdict: a great, clean choice with convenient parking support.
Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving soft tofu meals from early morning. My family ordered 3 Chodang sundubu and 1 spicy sundubu, and loved everything from the mild tofu to the warming broth. Verdict: a cozy, filling breakfast stop for a Sokcho trip.
Gil151 Hanok Cafe is a hanok café in Hongcheon, Gangwon, near Vivaldi Park. We tried Grain Warehouse grain latte, affogato, and pain au chocolat while relaxing in its broad garden pavilions. Verdict: a lovely quiet stop for a nearby day trip.
Jeongseong Katsu Chuncheon Toegye Branch is a tonkatsu restaurant in Toegye-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon. We tried the loin and tenderloin tonkatsu set meals with sauce, wasabi, salt, and curry-mixed rice. Verdict: choose tenderloin for tenderness and loin for a satisfying bite and nuttiness.
Onda Donghae Mukho Main Branch is a seafood grill restaurant overlooking Mukho Sea in Donghae, Gangwon. We cooked its octopus, seafood, and thin-sliced beef platter ourselves, then finished with 3,000 won fried rice. Verdict: a hearty ocean-view meal with a great spicy-sweet sauce pairing.
Saimdang Bueok is a Korean restaurant near Ojukheon in Gangneung, Gangwon. We ordered the 19,000-won Saimdang Set Meal for our last travel lunch and enjoyed its plentiful side dishes and nutty Chodang sundubu with the family. A filling, easy choice for a meal with children.
Hoega is a sashimi restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, offering dine-in meals and takeaway. I brought a small assorted sashimi platter and assorted mulhoe back to our accommodation, with generous fish and sides. Verdict: Hoega is a satisfying, easy choice for sashimi takeaway on a Sokcho trip.
Raon Sushi is a Japanese restaurant in Aemakgol, Chuncheon, serving sushi and pork cutlets. Today’s Sushi brought 10 pieces with thick fish and an extra-long eel nigiri, while the Raon King Pork Cutlet was hilariously basin-sized. Verdict: a thoroughly satisfying meal, from sushi to cutlet.
Sokcho Bultan Gamja Bread Main Store is a bakery café in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving black potato bread and Sokcho Jjonddeugi. A ₩10,000 box of four was so good that I ate two right away, froze the other two, and reheated them that evening. Verdict: a memorable Sokcho snack and gift stop.
Gangneungok is a Korean barbecue restaurant on Toseong-ro in Gangneung, Gangwon. After a Naver reservation, my husband and I had charcoal-grilled marinated pork ribs and mul-naengmyeon in a quiet room with partitioned seating and side dishes already set out. Verdict: a comfortable choice for an unhurried family meal or dinner for two.
Seomin Gapbu Sijang Dakjip is a takeout restaurant in Sokcho Jungang Market, Gangwon. After a short queue, the squid sundae, potato pancake, and Abai sundae made a satisfying dinner back at the accommodation. Verdict: a Sokcho travel dinner takeout spot worth saving for another visit.
Sokcho Daeilho Bangeo is a sashimi takeout restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon. I picked up the owner-recommended assorted sashimi for my husband’s birthday table and enjoyed the springy, clean-tasting fish at home with other food. A lovely choice for adding sashimi to a home birthday dinner.
