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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Seo Jubang is a late-night bar in Sokcho, Gangwon, near the Yeongnang-dong pocha street. We shared the Sokcho drinking set for 53,000 won and whole tofu duruchigi after arriving past 11 p.m. on a Friday. Verdict: a relaxed stop for drinks and travel talk when you arrive late in Sokcho.
Bongpyeong Memil Migayeon is a Korean restaurant in Bongpyeong, Pyeongchang, Gangwon, serving buckwheat dishes and boiled pork. We shared buckwheat bibim noodles, buckwheat-sprout boiled pork, and bulgogi bibimbap after waiting for a table. Verdict: a satisfying choice for a generous Pyeongchang-style meal.
Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean fried-food restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, inside Sokcho Jungang Market. On a Yangyang trip, I took home nurungji squid sundae and seed shrimp gangjeong, and both were delicious even cold. Verdict: Hwangbuja Twigim is a great market stop for fried-food takeout in Sokcho.
Sokcho Topgol Makguksu Main Branch is a makguksu restaurant opposite Sokcho Beach in Sokcho, Gangwon. After checking out of the hotel at 11, we ordered perilla oil buckwheat makguksu, buckwheat makguksu, and solo suyuk for 40,000 won. Verdict: arrive before noon for a peaceful, nutty hangover-clearing lunch.
Coffee Dripper is a café in Chodang-dong, Gangneung, serving classic coffee and desserts made with local ingredients. I tried the 6,500 won Dripper Latte, cone chocolate latte, Chodang sundubu pudding, and house-roasted Dripper Blend in its renewed wood-toned space. Verdict: a lovely stop for an unhurried coffee during a Gangneung trip.
Gangneung Sand Main Branch (강릉샌드 본점) is a dessert café in Gangneung, Gangwon, known for sand cookies made with local coffee and dried persimmon. I chose the coffee and Chodang sweet corn flavors and explored the art exhibition and event spaces across floors 1–3. Verdict: a lovely stop for a Gangneung souvenir and a little browsing time.
Hyeondae Memil is a Korean restaurant near Namchuncheon Station in Chuncheon, Gangwon. I tried its truffle potato pancake for 16,600 won and sous vide tenderloin suyuk for 20,600 won in a calm, tidy setting. Verdict: a lovely stop for a satisfying meal on a Chuncheon trip.
Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, near Hanwha Resort Seorak. Breakfast starts at 7:30, with ₩12,000 Chodang sundubu and dried pollack hangover soup, plus ₩15,000 squid sundae. Verdict: Jinsol Halmeoni Sundubu is a hearty choice for breakfast or a group meal.
Cafe Neorae is a large café in Sokcho, Gangwon, with window views of Ulsanbawi and Seoraksan. We tried a Neorae Latte, Watermelon Kok Juice, potato bread, and chocolate shell bread, and found spacious seating and family-friendly facilities. Cafe Neorae is a lovely place to take a relaxed break during a Sokcho trip.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café opposite Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. After car camping with my child, we had a longe sausage bread, salt bread, an iced Americano, and a rich double chocolate latte. Verdict: a great next-morning stop after car camping at Sacheonjin Beach.
Gwandongjip is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon, serving gamjatang and other hearty soups and stews. My family shared a medium gamjatang packed with pork bones, potatoes, sujebi, and vegetables, with just-manageable heat even for someone sensitive to spice. Verdict: a satisfying lunch stop worth returning to for fried rice.
Moana Burger is a handmade burger restaurant in Gangneung, Gangwon. I tried the Moana Burger and Hawaiian Burger with house-made ranch sauce and chili beans, and met the resident golden retriever, Yeoreum. Verdict: the juicy patties and must-order chili beans made it a place I’d happily revisit.
