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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
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.
Hanmaeum Jeongyuk Sikdang is a Korean barbecue restaurant in Gyodong, Gangneung, serving aged pork in a range of cuts. My husband and I shared the ₩40,000 half-pig platter with jjolmyeon, doenjang jjigae, and steamed egg. Verdict: a hearty choice for thick, juicy pork and family meals.
Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant in Chodang-dong, Gangneung. We ordered a Moana Burger and a Hawaiian Burger to share, enjoying the thick patties, cheese, and bright pineapple flavor side by side. Verdict: a filling, fun meal for a Gangneung trip.
Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch is a casual restaurant in Dangu-dong, Wonju, Gangwon. We ordered cheese tonkatsu, stir-fried squid rice, and perilla-oil soba for a filling meal, with the cheese tonkatsu as the clear favorite. Verdict: Haengbokhan Udong Gage Dangwan Branch is a great-value Wonju lunch stop.
Haesong Raw Fish Restaurant is a sashimi restaurant in Jumunjin, Gangneung, Gangwon. On a Gangneung trip, I took its medium omakase set back to our accommodation, and the generous mix of red sea bream, sea bass, red croaker, sweet shrimp, and a reservation bonus was so satisfying. Verdict: a great choice for relaxed drinks and fresh sashimi at your accommodation.
Singi Arrowroot Naengmyeon & Jjukkumi is a Korean restaurant in Munmak, Wonju, serving arrowroot naengmyeon and stir-fried webfoot octopus. On a car-camping trip, Zizi Siblings' Mom and her husband ordered medium Singi Jjusam with wraps and bibimbap, and loved the generous rice and muksabal. A filling, satisfying stop for jjukkumi in Wonju.
