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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Minja Hoetjip is a sashimi and seafood restaurant at the entrance to Jumunjin Fish Market in Gangneung, Gangwon. My husband and I took home the medium assorted sashimi platter for 60,000 won, with flounder, yellowtail, salmon, abalone, sea squirt, and more. Verdict: a generous, easy-to-pick-up seafood feast for home.
Sokcho Haemul Kkot Jangkalguksu is a seafood and beef shabu jangkalguksu restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon. We worked through clams, abalone, octopus, and more with the reserved 2-person special at 25,000 won per person, then finished with long-simmered knife-cut noodles. Verdict: a hearty stop for seafood lovers on a Sokcho trip.
Sokcho Geu Badaro is a Korean restaurant near Daepo Port in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving assorted seafood in soy sauce with potato pot rice. The two-person set came with 11 side dishes, roomy seating, group tables, and high chairs. Verdict: a lovely choice for a seafood-focused family meal with parents.
Eosiljang Sashimi Takeout is a sashimi takeout shop in Yangyang, Gangwon. The 3-serving seasonal assorted sashimi set costs 75,000 won and includes abalone, sea squirt, shrimp, and whelk, with sashimi packed into three separate containers. A solid choice for a quiet sashimi dinner at your accommodation.
Ibuja Mayak Gotgan is a handmade rice snack shop in Sokcho, Gangwon. I sampled five grain varieties and shared two 8-piece sets with my family; they were lightly sweet and turned crisp again after 20 seconds in the microwave. A handy, family-friendly market snack.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café by Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. On a family trip, I tried corn ice cream, milk tea, and ginger latte, with easy parking and thoughtful elevator facilities. Verdict: a lovely stop for bread and drinks with the sea in view.
Saimdang Bueok is a Korean restaurant near Ojukheon in Gangneung, Gangwon. The ₩19,000 Saimdang Set included 12 side dishes, japchae, steamed scallops, spicy pork, grilled flounder, and two soup choices. A good choice when you want a varied Korean meal in one sitting.
Hi Gelato is an Italian-style handmade gelato café near Gangneung Jungang Market and Seobu Market in Gangneung, Gangwon. On the way to Samcheok, I tried tofu gelato, Corn Supernova, and Riso in a small cup for ₩5,000, and the tofu flavor stood out most. Hi Gelato is a memorable dessert stop for a Gangneung market stroll.
Yetgoeul Sundubu is a tofu restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving breakfast and welcoming pets. I had abalone jjamppong sundubu, Chodang sundubu, and buckwheat jeonbyeong with pot rice, plus neat side dishes in a private pet-friendly room. A deeply satisfying meal of spicy seafood tofu and mild handmade tofu.
Hwagye Dakgalbi is a dakgalbi restaurant in Sinbuk-eup, Chuncheon, Gangwon. My partner and I shared a 50,000 won set with salt-grilled and marinated dakgalbi, grilled deodeok, and makguksu, then added doenjang jjigae and rice. Verdict: the charcoal grilling amid green scenery was especially satisfying.
Gossi's Donghae Makguksu & Sundubu Kalguksu Main Branch is a Korean restaurant by Gangmun Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. My family had water, perilla oil, and spicy mixed makguksu plus buckwheat cheese roll cutlet while looking out at the sea. Verdict: a satisfying ocean-view meal to enjoy with kids.
Maru Pension Camping Site is a riverside pension and campground in Yeongwol, Gangwon. A first-time camping family stayed one night in a spotless pension, explored the spacious C Site, played by the Pyeongchang River, and enjoyed a starry fireside evening. A lovely place to begin camping with mountain and river views.
