ARUNA (아루나)
2024-02-16
85 Cheonghohaean-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Located on Sokcho’s Cheonghohaean-gil, ARUNA is renowned for its stunning ocean views and rooftop area. The first floor of the café features a large window wall on one side, offering expansive views of the sky and the East Sea. ARUNA’s selection of coffee beverages and desserts, including matcha, scones, and cookies, are well-received by visitors. Additionally, the café is conveniently located near several tourist attractions such as Sokchohaebyeon Beach, Sokcho Eye (Ferris Wheel), and Abai Village.
Seednoir (시드누아)
2024-02-16
38 Baramkkonmaeul 1-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
This sizable bakery café in Sokcho is known for its spacious and airy interior, which is adorned with a variety of plants. The high ceilings contribute to the open and luminous ambiance. One of the café's most striking features is the spectacular view of Seoraksan Mountain’s Ulsanbawi Rock and the surrounding green fields, visible through a window wall. Additionally, the café offers an extensive selection of baked goods and beverages, including its signature item, the Nutty Cube.
Perfect Days (완벽한 날들)
2024-02-16
7 Subok-ro 259beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
This indie bookstore in Sokcho serves a dual purpose as both a café and accommodations. An indie bookstore refers to a store independent of large distribution networks or capital, curated according to the owner’s personal tastes. Housing nearly 1,000 books, it offers a cozy space for visitors to relax and enjoy reading. Its prime location on Sokcho’s Soho Street places it amidst an array of charming cafés and restaurants, enhancing its appeal as a destination for book lovers and casual visitors alike.
Wan & Song House Restaurant (완앤송 하우스 레스토랑)
2024-02-16
57 Sajin 4-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do
Wan & Song House Restaurant, featuring a spacious garden, offers a unique fusion of Southeast Asian favorites with a Korean twist. Among its most popular dishes are sogogi ssalguksu (beef rice noodles), satae gukbap (beef shank and rice soup), noodle salad, taco rice, and Thai-style hangjeongsal deopbap (stir-fried pork neck with rice). The establishment is notable for its charming entrance, beautiful garden, and an inviting outdoor terrace. For those looking to explore the area, nearby attractions include Jangsa Port, Yeongnangho Lake, and Jangsahang Sea Forest Park.
Samcheok Hoetjip (삼척횟집)
2024-02-16
125 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
033-574-5240
Located near Samcheok Port, Samcheok Hoetjip is renowned for its excellent mul hoe (cold raw fish soup) and hoe (sliced raw fish). Mul hoe, particularly favored in summer for its cool and refreshing taste, is a highlight here. The seaside parking lot next to the restaurant houses the Isabu Sajabawi Rock. Additionally, Isabu Plaza and its Sky Deck are situated right beside it, offering a scenic walk opportunity to visitors.
Buil Makguksu (부일막국수)
2024-02-16
596 Saecheonnyeondo-ro, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
033-572-1277
Buil Makguksu in Samcheok specializes in makguksu (buckwheat noodles), a dish featuring buckwheat noodles topped with cucumber and pickled radish, renowned for its clean and light flavor. Suyuk (boiled pork slices) is a recommended accompaniment to the makguksu, appreciated for its subtle flavor and chewy texture. Due to the restaurant's popularity, guests may experience a wait for their table, especially during peak meal times.
Donggwang Sikdang (동광식당)
2024-03-20
27 Noksong 1-gil, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
With over 50 years of history, this jokbal (braised pigs' feet) restaurant is a cherished local establishment. Its standout dish is hwanggi jokbal (braised pigs' feet with milk vetch roots), renowned for its chewy texture and clean flavor. The meat and cartilage are tenderized through extended braising with milk vetch roots, which also impart a subtle flavor to the dish. Another highlight on the menu is the kotdeungchigi guksu (buckwheat noodles), a Jeongseon-style dish featuring chewy buckwheat noodles cooked in a broth flavored with perilla and soybean paste.
Deungbul Garden (등불가든)
2024-02-16
23 Powolladeul-gil, Yangyang-eup, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
Located near Naksanhaebyeon Beach, Deungbul Garden specializes in Korean beef and pine mushroom dishes. Its signature dishes are hanu gui (grilled Korean beef) and songibeoseot jeongol (pine mushroom hot pot). The restaurant prides itself on serving tender and juicy Korean beef, which pairs exceptionally well with the pine mushrooms, a regional specialty known for their superior flavor, especially when grilled with the beef. Pine mushrooms, named for their growth under pine trees and their pinecone-like aroma, are celebrated for their fragrance, scent, and texture, making them a premier ingredient in Korean cuisine. The menu also features other delectable options like songibeoseot bulgogi (pine mushroom and bulgogi), yukhoe (beef tartare), and kongnamul doenjang jjigae (bean sprout soybean paste jjigae).
Unamjeong High1 Resort (하이원리조트 운암정)
2024-03-20
265 High1-gil, Sabuk-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do
This bakery café, nestled in a traditional hanok within the High1 Resort, offers a unique culinary experience. Its menu features desserts inspired by traditional Korean confections, complemented by a selection of coffee, medicinal herbal tea, and traditional tea. The café's highlight is the Dalbodeure kkot set (Korean dessert snack set “Flower”), a delightful assortment that includes monaka, gotgam mari (dried persimmon rolls), hodu gangjeong (deep-fried and braised walnuts), hongsi greek yogurt (greek yogurt with ripe persimmon), hangwa (traditional Korean sweets), and lotus root chips. Patrons can savor these tea and dessert offerings while enjoying the serene view of Jeongseon’s natural landscape.
Osaek Sikdang (오색식당)
2024-02-16
58-120 Daecheongbong-gil, Seo-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon-do
033-672-3180
Situated by the Osaegyaksuteo Mineral Spring on Seoraksan Mountain, Osaek Sikdang is celebrated for its Yaksu gamasot jeongsik (dish cooked in a cast-iron pot set menu), which is uniquely prepared using mineral spring water from Seoraksan Mountain. The iron content in the water gives the rice a distinctive, almost blue hue. Another popular item on the menu is the Sanchae jeongsik (wild vegetable dish set menu), comprising about 12 side dishes made with seasonal wild vegetables harvested from Seoraksan Mountain, offering a taste that varies with the seasons.
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