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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Yeoyejeong is a salt-aged beef and pork restaurant in Seo-myeon, Yangyang, Gangwon. After watching the sunset at Surfy Beach, I had pork belly that was thick yet tender, with juicy lean meat; there was a wait when I arrived and customers kept coming in during the meal.
Jin Seiromushi is a Korean restaurant on Seonsa-ro 2-gil in Sokcho, where I ordered a red snow crab soy-marinated crab set meal and a soy-marinated shrimp set meal. With pot-cooked rice and a wide range of side dishes, it was a filling meal; the spacious parking area was also convenient, though hinoki-steamed dishes require advance reservations.
Eosiljang Sashimi Takeout is a sashimi takeout shop in Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang, Gangwon. I took a sashimi platter for two to a Hajodae accommodation while the children had barbecue. The thick sashimi, shrimp, abalone, and included sides made for a satisfying, relaxed dinner for two.
Sokcho Jungang Sanghoe is a seafood restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, where I ordered a medium soy-braised skate for three and rice. The mildly sweet, non-spicy sauce and tender fish suited a family meal, and there was plenty for three, though cooking took 15–20 minutes after ordering.
Sokcho Daeilho Bangeo is a wild-caught and aged sashimi restaurant in Sokcho Jungang Market. While traveling with my niece, I took belly sushi and halibut mukgeunji salt gimbap back to our accommodation; the rich sushi and tangy, crisp aged kimchi made a satisfying pairing.
Bongpo Hoega is a sashimi restaurant within walking distance of Bongpo Beach and Bongpo Port in Goseong, Gangwon. On the last day of my Sokcho trip, I took out a medium assorted sashimi platter and shared it with my sibling and their spouse at our accommodation. The takeaway felt somewhat pricey, but I was happy with the thick-cut texture, portion, and included side dishes.
Gukbap Cafe Pick Up To You is a Korean restaurant within walking distance of Gangneung Station, with parking directly in front. I had four kinds of gukbap (rice soup) and tonkatsu with my children; the clean, mild Hongcheon Korean beef bone broth suited them, though its portion felt small for the price.
Ichiba Ramen (이찌바라멘) is a ramen restaurant near the Yeongrang-dong pocha area in Sokcho, where we stopped for lunch before heading to the sea. The spicy Kara Ramen had a rich broth and firm noodles, while the chashu rice bowl was especially refreshing with ginger.
Cafe Giwa is a café in a renovated old hanok on Chodangwon-gil in Gangneung. I visited with my 4-month-old baby and my mother, enjoyed the garden, and found the spacious private parking convenient for the stroller and our luggage. The relaxed setting and Giwa Black Latte with milk roll cake made for a pleasant stop after lunch near Gangmun Beach.
Jinmi Hwal-eo Center is a sashimi shop in basement unit 145 of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. My husband and I took farmed assorted sashimi for two and one squid back to our accommodation; the portions were generous and the texture was pleasantly chewy, though cleanup was left to us.
Jinmi Hwareo Center is a sashimi restaurant at the underground entrance of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. We packed a two-person farmed amberjack and flounder platter to eat at our accommodation, and liked the generous portion and thick-cut texture.
Mukho Sotbokkeumtang is a Korean restaurant on the second floor opposite Kkamakbawi in Mukho, Donghae, with sea views. My sister and I had the ₩30,000 dakbokkeumtang for two with fish cake and wide glass noodle add-ons; the chicken was tender and the portion left us too full for fried rice.
