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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Samcheok Bomulseom is an ocean-view dining bar a 5-minute walk from Sol Beach Samcheok in Gangwon. I ordered the lunch omakase for three and especially loved the abalone fried rice, plus a complimentary steamed seafood platter. Verdict: a lovely place for a seasonal meal overlooking the sea.
Seo Jubang is a cooking bar near Yeongnang Beach and the pocha street in Sokcho, Gangwon. We tried flatfish makhoe with konowada, plus warm boiled pork and parboiled squid that the kids enjoyed. Verdict: a relaxed choice for a family evening drink in Sokcho.
Winners Motel (위너스모텔) is a budget motel in Gyo-dong, Sokcho, Gangwon. The writer stayed in room 603 after a day trip suddenly turned into a two-day, one-night trip, and found a clean room, free parking, a water dispenser on every floor and blackout blinds that kept the room completely dark. Winners Motel is a clean Sokcho stay that is just right for sleeping over and moving on.
Hoega is a sashimi restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, that is handy for taking a seafood meal back to your accommodation. We ordered a small assorted sashimi platter for 43,000 won and one mulhoe for 17,000 won, with thick-cut fish, naturally seasoned broth, and thoughtful side dishes. Verdict: Hoega is a local-recommended takeaway worth saving for a Sokcho trip.
Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a makguksu restaurant near Sokcho Beach in Sokcho, Gangwon. My husband and I tried buckwheat makguksu, Deulmemak, shredded potato pancake, and giant buckwheat dumplings; the crisp-outside, fluffy-inside pancake and cool young-radish kimchi stood out. Verdict: a satisfying Sokcho meal with a photo keepsake, too.
Yeoyejeong is a charcoal-grilled meat restaurant in Seomyeon, Yangyang, Gangwon. Although I do not usually make lettuce wraps with meat, its house-made doenjang had me eating an incredible amount of lettuce, alongside juicy pork belly, pickles, and doenjang jjigae. Verdict: Yeoyejeong is a must for anyone who wants to taste exceptional house-made doenjang with pork belly in Yangyang.
Dongne Oppa Dak Jjamppong (동네오빠닭짬뽕) is a Chinese restaurant in Yangyang, Gangwon, serving chicken jjamppong and jajangmyeon. We ate jajangmyeon and jjamppong with rice with the kids, and the smoky noodles and spicy chicken-broth soup really stayed with us. Verdict: a delicious family meal option if everyone is mindful of the heat.
Cafe Neorae is a large bakery café in Sokcho, Gangwon, near Sundubu Village with views of Seoraksan and Ulsanbawi. After sundubu-jjigae, we relaxed on the third floor with a ₩7,500 Sseueoda Schpener, ₩7,000 melon smoothie, and fresh bread. Verdict: a seriously recommended stop for scenery, drinks, and bakery treats.
Coffee Dripper is a roastery café in Gangneung, Gangwon, serving house-roasted coffee and handmade patbingsu. The iced Americano was aromatic and clean with almost no acidity, while the milk-ice patbingsu was satisfying without being overly sweet. A relaxing travel stop with easy parking and plenty of seating.
Hwangbuja Jeotgal is a salted seafood shop in Sokcho Central Market, Gangwon, where visitors can taste different jeotgal before choosing. We packed squid jeotgal and pollock roe in tightly sealed containers with ice packs for the trip home. Verdict: a reassuring stop for travel souvenirs and rice side dishes.
QooQoo Chuncheon Branch is a sushi buffet in Chuncheon, Gangwon, with seafood, Korean, Chinese, Western, and dessert options. A weekend visit at 1 PM meant about an hour of waiting, but the bite-size mentaiko mayo rice bowl and beef brisket gunkan sushi were worth choosing. Verdict: a fun family-friendly buffet with plenty to suit different tastes.
Samsami-ne Gyeongpodae Main Branch is a sashimi restaurant near Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. I enjoyed the ₩70,000 assorted sashimi and mulhoe set for two, although some individual lunch dishes may be unavailable on weekend afternoons. Verdict: a worthwhile stop when mulhoe is non-negotiable on a Gangneung trip.
