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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
QooQoo Chuncheon Branch is an all-you-can-eat sushi buffet in Toegye-dong, Chuncheon. I sampled salmon and flounder sushi, two plates of pork barbecue ribs, and freshly baked waffles, while the kids’ playroom makes it a handy family option. Verdict: Great value for a big sushi-and-dessert feast, but avoid the peak-time sushi line.
Jin Seiromushi is a Korean restaurant in Joyang-dong, Sokcho, where I ordered marinated red snow crab and marinated shrimp set meals. The many side dishes, grilled fish, doenjang-jjigae, and pot-cooked rice made it filling; I personally preferred the springy shrimp to the crab.
Yes Susan is a seafood shop on the first floor of Sokcho Jungang Market’s Tourist Fisheries Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. I took red snow crab lunchboxes and crab-innards fried rice back to my accommodation; the pre-cut crab made a relaxed dinner for three, though I had not expected much from takeout.
Yeon Makchang Dangye Branch is a makchang restaurant on Cheonsa-ro in Dangye-dong, Wonju. After reserving for a weekday evening, I had three servings of par-grilled makchang; the plump intestines, savory sauce, and crisp rice cakes were good, but the smell, noise, and response after a customer fell were disappointing.
Cafe Dunchi is a café and watersports center on Namdaecheon in Yangyang, Gangwon. I had strawberry and mango smoothies with my children, then took a roughly 30-minute boat ride near Naksan Bridge; parking was easy, but the weekend wait was about 90 minutes rather than the estimated hour.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café beside Sajeunjin Beach in Gangneung. I explored its rooftop observatory and had a corn cream shot latte, iced Americano, and condensed milk bread; the varied floors and amenities were useful, though some bakery shelves were sparse during my visit.
Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho’s Central Market, where I picked up two kinds of squid sundae to eat with my family at home. The regular version was soft and mild, while the nurungji version stayed crisp and nutty even after cooling slightly.
Yeoyejeong is a Korean restaurant in Seo-myeon, Yangyang, Gangwon, with the feel of a mountain lodge. I had the lunch special of galbitang and meat sotbap; the rich broth and meat with seasoned chives stood out, though it was already busy at 11:35 a.m. and there was a wait when I left.
Eosiljang Sashimi Takeout is a sashimi takeout and delivery shop in Sonyang-myeon, Yangyang, Gangwon. I picked up an assorted sashimi set for two during my Yangyang trip; the thick-cut fish and varied seafood made it easy to enjoy at my accommodation.
Sokcho Daeilho Bangeo is a sashimi takeout shop in Sokcho Central Market, Gangwon. I took an assorted sashimi platter back to my accommodation and liked the distinct flavors and chewy textures, though the uni I considered buying sold out.
Ichiba Ramen is a ramen restaurant on Jungang-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon, where I tried Special Tonkotsu Ramen and Red Crab Meat Mentaiko Cream Ramen during my trip. I preferred the rich, savory tonkotsu broth slightly more, though the cream ramen offered a distinct salty mentaiko flavor and subtle crab aroma.
Cafe Giwa is a hanok café in Chodang, Gangneung, with a garden-like courtyard, indoor seating, and its own parking lot. I tried the Green Tea Triangle, mugwort injeolmi gâteau, Americano, and mung bean flower latte; the calm space was lovely, but the smooth, nutty Americano with its clean finish stood out most.
