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Cafés, restaurants and places in Gangwon, written by bloggers who went there.
Yeoyejeong is a barbecue restaurant in Seo-myeon, Yangyang, where my family stopped for our final lunch of a trip. We had stone-pot rice kimchi stew, fresh ribs, and marinated pork ribs; the lightly seasoned side dishes and refreshing white kimchi noodles stood out too.
Cafe Dunchi is a riverside café in Yangyang, Gangwon, about a five-minute drive from Naksan Beach. I had hibiscus iced tea and an iced latte, then took an electric boat onto Namdaecheon. The boat was easy to operate, though the chilly, overcast weather made the view less satisfying.
Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean snack restaurant in Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, where I packed sussubu-kku-mi, a red snow crab and shrimp fritter set, and sweet-spicy shrimp gangjeong. At about ₩30,000, it was enough for two at our accommodation and stayed surprisingly crisp after cooling, though I waited during a busy period.
Ichiba Ramen is a ramen restaurant on Jungang-ro in Sokcho, near Yeongnangho Lake. I tried the rich but not greasy tonkotsu ramen and miso ramen with an extra egg; the fried vegetables on the miso ramen stood out, and the bar seating looked suitable for solo diners.
This seafood takeout shop is at the start of the food alley in Sokcho Jungang Market, Sokcho. On a family trip, I took a ₩28,000 lunchbox with two red snow crabs back to our accommodation and ate it with other market foods. The leg meat was fuller than expected and the crab shell and innards were neatly packed, though I wished it included a small packet of sesame oil for rice.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café directly in front of Sacheonjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon. I stopped by around 5 p.m. on a weekday for two breads, chocolate cake, and drinks; the spacious floors and bakery selection were good, but rain kept me from fully enjoying the sea view or visiting the rooftop.
Yeoyejeong is a barbecue restaurant in Seo-myeon, Yangyang, where I had lunch with my child during a family trip. My child enjoyed the mild meat pot rice, while my spouse and I found the meat naengmyeon filling; the child’s tableware and high chair also made the meal easier.
Cafe Dunchi is a café on the Namdaecheon River in Yangyang, Gangwon, where I took a party boat ride with my family and our coffee. The music, water views, and private family time were lovely, though the day was windy and cold and the restroom was outside by the parking lot.
Hwangbuja Twigim is a Korean restaurant in Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market, where I packed fried squid sundae, nurungji squid sundae, and king prawn tempura to eat at a nearby accommodation. The regular squid sundae was softer, while the nurungji version stayed crisp after the trip; the prawn tempura had a thin batter and springy shrimp.
Yes Susan is a seafood shop in stall 124 on the first floor of Sokcho Tourist & Fishery Market in Sokcho, Gangwon. I took a prepared red snow crab lunchbox back to our accommodation with my child; the crab was convenient to eat and pleasantly sweet-salty, while the crab-shell rice was mild enough for us to share.
Baegya Coffee is a large bakery café on Gangneung’s Haean-ro, with ocean views from floors 1 through 3. During a family trip, I had a corn cream shot latte and cake, and the sea view made the visit memorable; the second-floor outdoor terrace is a no-kids zone.
Yeoyejeong is a barbecue restaurant in Seomyeon, Yangyang, Gangwon, where I stopped for lunch with my family during our summer vacation. We ordered meat sotbap, meat naengmyeon, and steamed egg; the firm rice and tender seasoned meat stood out, while the very cold dining room may not suit everyone.
