Steaming food stall at a market in Sokcho

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Sokcho & Gangneung: what to eat

Sokcho and Gangneung are 2–3 hours from Seoul by bus or KTX (Gangneung). Combine them with Seoraksan or the east-coast beaches.

What to eat

Where to eat

Sokcho Jungang Market & Manseok Dakgangjeong속초관광수산시장 · 만석닭강정

Since 1983 (Manseok)

Manseok has sold dakgangjeong in this market since 1983 (spicy, regular or plain fried boxes). The market also has squid sundae and raw-fish salad stalls.

Address
12 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho
강원 속초시 중앙로147번길 12
Getting there
Walk from Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal area / taxi
Price
₩₩ · dakgangjeong box ~₩15,000–18,000
Hours
Check current hours on Naver/Kakao Map before you go
How to order · Say it in Korean닭강정 보통맛 하나 주세요.Dakgangjeong botong-mat hana juseyo.One box of regular dakgangjeong, please.
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Abai Village아바이마을

Founded by refugees from Hamgyong Province during the Korean War; known for Abai sundae and squid sundae. Ride the cable-pulled gaetbae across.

Address
122 Cheongho-ro, Sokcho
강원 속초시 청호로 122
Getting there
Cross on the hand-pulled "gaetbae" ferry
Price
₩
Hours
Check current hours on Naver/Kakao Map before you go
How to order · Say it in Korean오징어순대 하나 주세요.Ojingeo sundae hana juseyo.One squid sundae, please.
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Chodang Sundubu Village (Gangneung)강릉 초당순두부마을

South of Gyeongpo Beach: restaurants making soft tofu curdled with East Sea seawater. Order a mild white sundubu set or the spicy jjamppong-style version.

Address
Chodang-dong, Gangneung
강원 강릉시 초당동 일대
Getting there
Taxi / bus from Gangneung Stn (KTX)
Price
₩ · tofu sets per person
Hours
Check current hours on Naver/Kakao Map before you go
How to order · Say it in Korean순두부 백반 두 개 주세요.Sundubu baekban du gae juseyo.Two soft tofu set meals, please.
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Nearby audio guides

🎧 Seoraksan National Park🎧 Gangneung: Gyeongpo, Coffee Street & Ojukheon

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Places are long-running, well-known institutions checked against public listings (Michelin Guide, Wikipedia, tourism sites) in October 2026. No paid placements. Hours and prices change, so check the map app before you go.

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