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Best Local Restaurants in Gangneung-si, Gangwon

978 real local restaurants in Gangneung-si, Gangwon (46 featured on TV), verified by Korean government officials' actual expense records and national TV — not paid reviews. The one trust signal that can't be faked.

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2. Ttungbonaengmyeon (뚱보냉면)

Gov-verified
◆◆Officials' regular

🏛️ 10 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Cold noodles · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 토성로 156-2
★ 3.7 (38)₩₩
  • Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩12,000
  • Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩12,000
  • Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩30,000
  • Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩12,000
  • Manduguk · dumpling soup ₩11,000
  • Mandu · Korean dumplings ₩10,000
What are these dishes?
  • Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
  • Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
  • Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
  • Mandu — Korean dumplings filled with pork, vegetables or kimchi — steamed, fried or in soup.
Ttungbonaengmyeon (뚱보냉면) 1Ttungbonaengmyeon (뚱보냉면) 2Ttungbonaengmyeon (뚱보냉면) 3
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3. Donggungyeomsotang (동궁염소탕)

Gov-verified
◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 5 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Boshintang (health soup) · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 강릉대로419번길 17
★ 3.4 (19)₩₩
  • Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩30,000
  • Jeongol · hot pot ₩25,000
  • Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩23,000
  • Jeongol · hot pot ₩20,000
  • Tang(teuk) (탕(특)) ₩16,000
  • Tang (탕) ₩13,000
What are these dishes?
  • Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
  • Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Donggungyeomsotang (동궁염소탕) 1Donggungyeomsotang (동궁염소탕) 2Donggungyeomsotang (동궁염소탕) 3
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4. Gangmuneohwahoetjip (강문어화횟집)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 45 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 창해로 348
★ 4.6 (484)₩₩₩
  • Ureok · rockfish sashimi ₩20,000
  • Ureok · rockfish sashimi ₩80,000
  • Ureok · rockfish sashimi ₩60,000
  • Bokeojiritang (복어지리탕) ₩50,000
  • Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩70,000
  • Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩50,000
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5. Gangreunghanu (강릉한우)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 41 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 남구길30번길 40
★ 3.0 (2)₩₩₩
  • Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩33,000
  • Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩33,000
  • Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩25,000
  • Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩2,000
  • Somyeon (소면) ₩3,000
  • Doenjangsomyeon (된장소면) ₩3,000
What are these dishes?
  • Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
  • Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
  • Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
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7. Tongilsikdang (통일식당)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 36 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 금성로61번길 11-1
★ 3.4 (12)₩₩₩
  • Chadolbaegi · thin brisket ₩25,000
  • Anchangsal · grilled beef skirt ₩25,000
  • Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩25,000
  • Yang (1in) (양 (1인)) ₩25,000
What are these dishes?
  • Chadolbaegi — Paper-thin slices of beef brisket that cook in seconds on a hot grill.
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8. Soban (소반)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 32 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Korean set course · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 하슬라로232번길 7-12
★ 3.5 (13)₩₩
  • Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩20,000
  • Gimchijjim (김치찜) ₩10,000
  • Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩8,000
  • Bibimbap · rice bowl with vegetables ₩8,000
  • Sundubu · soft tofu stew ₩10,000
What are these dishes?
  • Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
  • Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
  • Bibimbap — A bowl of rice topped with assorted vegetables, egg and gochujang, mixed before eating.
  • Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.
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10. Gangwonhanupeuraja (강원한우프라자)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 28 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 교동광장로 11
★ 3.0 (8)₩₩
  • Seolleongtang · ox-bone soup ₩13,000
  • Doganitang · ox-knee cartilage soup ₩18,000
  • Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩18,000
  • Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩18,000
  • Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩50,000
  • Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩17,000
What are these dishes?
  • Seolleongtang — A milky-white soup from ox bones simmered for many hours; seasoned with salt at the table.
  • Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
  • Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
  • Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Gangwonhanupeuraja (강원한우프라자) 1Gangwonhanupeuraja (강원한우프라자) 2Gangwonhanupeuraja (강원한우프라자) 3
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11. Eunpahoetjip (은파횟집)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 23 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

15. Raboem (라보엠)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 20 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Western · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 성산면 백두대간로 2775-19
★ 3.0 (11)₩₩
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩31,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩23,000
  • Donkatsu · pork cutlet ₩19,000
  • Tomatomare (토마토마레) ₩19,000
  • Ppanekkareubonara (빠네까르보나라) ₩21,000
  • Course meal ₩110,000
What are these dishes?
  • Donkatsu — A breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet, Korean-style — larger and often sauced.
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16. Urisikdang (우리식당)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 19 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Korean · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 용지각길 27
★ 5.0 (7)₩
  • Jeongol · hot pot ₩9,000
  • Doenjang-jjigae · soybean-paste stew ₩7,000
  • Sundubu · soft tofu stew ₩7,000
  • Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩8,000
  • Kimchi-jjigae · kimchi stew ₩8,000
  • Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩12,000
What are these dishes?
  • Doenjang-jjigae — A savory stew of fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables.
  • Sundubu — Silky uncurdled tofu simmered in a spicy broth, served bubbling hot with an egg.
  • Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
  • Kimchi-jjigae — A tangy, spicy stew of aged kimchi simmered with pork and tofu.
  • Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
Urisikdang (우리식당) 1Urisikdang (우리식당) 2
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17. Sujeonggunghoetjip (수정궁횟집)

Gov-verified
◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 창해로350번길 7
★ 4.1 (76)₩₩₩
  • Sujeonggungseupesyeol(jayeonsan)(so) (수정궁스페셜(자연산)(소)) ₩130,000
  • Gwangeo · halibut/flatfish sashimi ₩90,000
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩90,000
  • Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩28,000
  • Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩18,000
  • Gwangeo · halibut/flatfish sashimi
What are these dishes?
  • Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
  • Mulhoe — Cold raw fish and vegetables in a chilled, tangy-spicy broth — a coastal summer dish.
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19. Daegulryeongmindeulredongsan (대굴령민들레동산)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

20. Bangujeongchamsutminmuljangeo (반구정참숯민물장어)

Gov-verified
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Grilled eel · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 명륜로121번길 10
★ 4.1 (10)₩₩₩
  • Sogeumgui(2mari) (소금구이(2마리)) ₩84,000
  • Grilled eel ₩9,000
  • Ganjanggui(2mari) (간장구이(2마리)) ₩84,000
  • Yangnyeomgui(2mari) (양념구이(2마리)) ₩84,000
  • Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩38,000
  • Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩48,000
What are these dishes?
  • Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
  • Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Bangujeongchamsutminmuljangeo (반구정참숯민물장어) 1Bangujeongchamsutminmuljangeo (반구정참숯민물장어) 2Bangujeongchamsutminmuljangeo (반구정참숯민물장어) 3
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