Gangneung sundubu restaurant weekend lunch set for 4: Jeong Eunsuk
In short
Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu is a Korean set-meal restaurant on Nanseolheon-ro in Gangneung's Chodang sundubu village, run by a certified master cook. On a weekend lunch visit booked through Naver, the writer ordered the Myeongpum table for four (25,000 won x 4): a soft tofu hot pot with blue crab and river shrimp, tofu samhap with boiled pork, whole tofu and gajami-sikhae, and spicy grilled half-dried pollock. Mild and easy on the stomach, Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu is a Gangneung sundubu spot that works especially well for a meal with parents.
Good to know
- Location
- 200 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon (Chodang Sundubu Village)
- Hours
- 08:00-18:30, last order 17:30 (Mondays close at 16:00, last order 15:00)
- Regular closing day
- Every Tuesday
- Parking
- Dedicated lot in front of and beside the restaurant
- What we ordered
- Myeongpum table, 25,000 won x 4
- Myeongpum table set
- Soft tofu hot pot + tofu samhap (with boiled pork) + spicy grilled half-dried pollock
- Menu lineup
- Chodang Myeongpum table, Chodang tofu table, tofu samhap (boiled pork), Chodang tofu hot pot, Chodang soft tofu hot pot
- Seating
- A range of tables, including 4-seat and 8-seat
- Price reference
- ₩25,000 ≈ $18.5 (2026-09-15)
as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026
You can't talk about Gangneung without mentioning Chodang sundubu (soft tofu). Wanting to try a proper, carefully prepared meal from a certified cooking master, I visited Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu, a well-known Gangneung restaurant. It especially won my trust because they use 100% domestic soybeans, grown by local residents themselves!
From the sundubu jjigae — deep savory flavor without being overly rich — to the soft, moist boiled pork, to the sweet-and-spicy braised pollock that hooked my appetite, it was a proper, generous spread. Let me show you my honest review of the Myeongpum table at Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu, a Gangneung Chodang sundubu favorite.
Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu: location, hours and parking
🥄 Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu
- Location: 200 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Hours: 08:00–18:30 / last order 17:30 (Mondays last order 15:00, closing 16:00)
- Regular closed day: every Tuesday
- Parking: dedicated lot in front of and beside the restaurant
This is the clean, tidy exterior of Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu, located right in Gangneung's Chodang Sundubu Village.
Weekend lunch with a Naver booking: is there a wait?
Inside, Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu has a warm, clean, no-frills atmosphere and is quite comfortable. With a mix of 4-seat and 8-seat tables, the crowd was varied — families traveling together, friends, couples on dates.
I went for weekend lunch after making a Naver reservation, and luckily got seated with no wait. If I'd been a bit later, I might have had to wait after all...
What comes with the Myeongpum table for 4 at 25,000 won each
Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu, a Gangneung Chodang sundubu favorite, has the Chodang Myeongpum table as its signature dish, alongside the Chodang Tofu table, Tofu Samhap (boiled pork), Chodang Tofu Hot Pot, and Chodang Sundubu Jjigae.
Myeongpum table, ₩25,000 x 4 / sundubu jjigae + tofu samhap (boiled pork) + spicy braised pollock
Wanting to try a bit of everything, we ordered the Myeongpum table, a generous spread that comes with sundubu jjigae, tofu samhap (boiled pork), and spicy braised pollock.
Also came with salad, cheongpomuk (mung bean jelly), seasoned seaweed, napa cabbage kimchi, stir-fried cauliflower, and wrap vegetables.
The sundubu jjigae and tofu samhap (boiled pork) were served first.
Tofu samhap: boiled pork, whole tofu and gajami-sikhae
The tofu samhap arrived neatly arranged — boiled pork, whole tofu (modubu), and gajami-sikhae (fermented flounder with rice and chili). Eating properly made, nutty, clean-tasting whole tofu after so long was moving — truly the best of the best.
The spicy braised pollock arrived too, giving off a savory aroma! Had to get a group shot in.
For the sundubu jjigae, you stir in the seasoning packet, bring it to a boil, then dig in.
The boiled pork had zero funky smell, was tender and soft, and the fat-to-meat ratio was just right — chef's kiss.
Salted shrimp, ssamjang, chili, and garlic came alongside too — plated as the winning combo.
Topping the boiled pork with the tangy-sweet gajami-sikhae and eating it in one wrap made for a truly perfect combination.
Soft tofu hot pot with blue crab and river shrimp
The sundubu jjigae had crab and river shrimp in it, giving it a really clean, savory depth that was outstanding!
The fluffy soft tofu had a delicate texture that kept my spoon going back for more. I savored the sweet, deep, clean flavor unique to Chodang tofu, and the cleanness really stood out.
Spicy grilled half-dried pollock, and why we ordered extra rice
The spicy braised pollock is made from thick pollock, fried and then braised in sauce, so the sweet-spicy seasoning soaked right into the flesh — so good 🤤. It was so soft and moist that we couldn't help but order an extra bowl of rice.
Why Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu suits a meal with parents
Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu is a local Gangneung favorite where anyone, regardless of generation or taste, can enjoy a filling and healthy meal from a generous Myeongpum table. With its neat, varied spread and outstanding flavor, it seemed like a great spot for a date, a family meal, or all kinds of gatherings.
True to a master's table, the flavors were clean and gentle on the stomach, so we could enjoy it fully and comfortably right to the last bite. If you're looking for a Chodang sundubu restaurant near the Gangneung beaches for a healthy, mild meal, why not stop by Jeong Eunsuk Chodang Sundubu?
Where it is
200 Nanseolheon-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea강원특별자치도 강릉시 난설헌로 200
