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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Coffee Dripper is a café in Chodang-dong, Gangneung, serving classic coffee and desserts made with local ingredients. I tried the 6,500 won Dripper Latte, cone chocolate latte, Chodang sundubu pudding, and house-roasted Dripper Blend in its renewed wood-toned space. Verdict: a lovely stop for an unhurried coffee during a Gangneung trip.
Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) is a dessert café in Gangneung, Gangwon, known for sand cookies made with local coffee and dried persimmon. I chose the coffee and Chodang sweet corn flavors and explored the art exhibition and event spaces across floors 1–3. Verdict: a lovely stop for a Gangneung souvenir and a little browsing time.
Matdeurin Sundubu Haejangguk & Gamjatang is a Korean restaurant near Ojukheon in Gangneung, Gangwon. I had the small gamjatang and stir-fried octopus, then finished with fried rice. Verdict: a filling, conveniently timed stop on an Ojukheon itinerary.
Saimdang Bueok is a Korean restaurant in Gangneung, Gangwon serving neat, comforting set meals. On a Gangneung trip, we ordered the Saimdang Set Meal for 19,000 won per person, with pork stir-fry, grilled fish, Chodang soft tofu, and plenty of side dishes, and walked straight in at 2 p.m. on a Saturday. A satisfying pick for a mild, home-style Korean meal.
Hyeondae Memil is a Korean restaurant near Namchuncheon Station in Chuncheon, Gangwon. I tried its truffle potato pancake for 16,600 won and sous vide tenderloin suyuk for 20,600 won in a calm, tidy setting. Verdict: a lovely stop for a satisfying meal on a Chuncheon trip.
Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, near Hanwha Resort Seorak. Breakfast starts at 7:30, with ₩12,000 Chodang sundubu and dried pollack hangover soup, plus ₩15,000 squid sundae. Verdict: Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a hearty choice for breakfast or a group meal.
Cafe Neorae is a large café in Sokcho, Gangwon, with window views of Ulsanbawi and Seoraksan. We tried a Neorae Latte, Watermelon Kok Juice, potato bread, and chocolate shell bread, and found spacious seating and family-friendly facilities. Cafe Neorae is a lovely place to take a relaxed break during a Sokcho trip.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café opposite Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. After car camping with my child, we had a longe sausage bread, salt bread, an iced Americano, and a rich double chocolate latte. Verdict: a great next-morning stop after car camping at Sacheonjin Beach.
Gwandongjip is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving gamjatang and other hearty soups and stews. My family shared a medium gamjatang packed with pork bones, potatoes, sujebi, and vegetables, with just-manageable heat even for someone sensitive to spice. Verdict: a satisfying lunch stop worth returning to for fried rice.
Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant in Gangneung, Gangwon. I tried the Moana Burger and Hawaiian Burger with house-made ranch sauce and chili beans, and met the resident golden retriever, Yeoreum. Verdict: the juicy patties and must-order chili beans made it a place I’d happily revisit.
Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a dessert café in Gangneung, Gangwon, spread across floors 1 through 3. After looking around the roomy parking lot and children’s play space, I packed strawberry and Chodang corn buttercream sand cookies to enjoy at the hotel. Gangneung Sand Main Branch is a lovely stop for family souvenir shopping.
Palpal Hoesenta Sokcho Daepo Port Market Branch is a seafood restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon. The 190,000-won Snow Crab C Set brought sashimi, live Dokdo shrimp, crab, fried rice, and spicy fish stew, plus red crab ramen with a reservation. Verdict: a seriously filling seafood feast for crab lovers.
