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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Matdeurin Sundubu Haejangguk & Gamjatang is a Korean restaurant near Ojukheon in Gangneung, Gangwon. We tried its 35,000-won small beef tripe hot pot with soft tofu and soybean pulp, plus chewy sundae and house-made kimchi. Verdict: a hearty, generously portioned meal even my tofu-avoiding husband loved.
Eco Revi Hair & Spa Gangneung Branch is a hair salon and scalp-care space in Hongje-dong, Gangneung. Three days after a thermal perm, I had an awkward line softened with a scalp check, chemical-free pre-care, and volume rebonding; about a week later, my morning styling time was shorter. Verdict: a reassuring option for gently refining a recent perm rather than forcing a dramatic change.
QooQoo Chuncheon Branch is a sushi buffet in Toegye-dong, Chuncheon, Gangwon. I visited with my family and enjoyed sashimi, sushi, made-to-order noodles, barbecue, and desserts, along with its spacious dining room, playroom, and parking support. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a family meal with something for everyone.
Ichiba Ramen is a ramen restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving tonkotsu ramen, special tonkotsu ramen, and butadon. With a high chair and an in-store restroom, Ichiba Ramen made our final meal before heading back to Seoul easy with the baby. Verdict: a warm, satisfying stop for families traveling in Sokcho.
Gossi's Donghae Makguksu is a makguksu restaurant directly in front of Gangmun Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. My family shared the two-person set and yeolmu makguksu, enjoying cold broth noodles, spicy mixed noodles, and moist suyuk while my child happily ate the mul makguksu. Verdict: a lovely Gangneung lunch stop with a sea view and a beach walk afterward.
Hoot is a dessert and coffee café in Chuncheon, Gangwon. Hoot pairs rich dark brownie with cold vanilla ice cream in a quietly distinctive market-alley space. Verdict: a sweet, restful hideout in Chuncheon.
Yetgoeul Sundubu is a handmade tofu restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving tricolor sundubu stew and pot rice. We visited with friends on a travel morning and ate while looking out at mountains and trees through huge windows. Verdict: Yetgoeul Sundubu is a hearty, easy-on-the-stomach Sokcho breakfast stop.
Sokcho Geu Badaro is a Korean restaurant near Cheongcho Lake and Expo Park in Sokcho, Gangwon. The 70,000 won two-person seafood platter set came with gently seasoned seafood and two potato pot-rice bowls. Sokcho Geu Badaro was the most memorable meal of the trip.
Sokcho Yetgokgan is a handmade snack shop in Sokcho, Gangwon, near Sokcho Jungang Market. After sampling, I bought two boxes of yuzu oranda for 10,000 won and loved their rich yuzu fragrance, soft chewy texture, and neat gift-ready packaging. Verdict: A Sokcho souvenir shop worth returning to for 10 boxes next time.
Hwangbuja Jeotgal is a salted seafood shop in Sokcho, Gangwon, where shoppers can sample and choose from a wide range of jeotgal. I chose low-salt broken-grade white pollock roe for egg custard and mixed rice, then portioned and froze it at home. For frequent home cooking, the value-focused broken-grade roe was a great pick.
