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.

TV shows in this area:📺 Live Info (KBS daily show)📺 Masters of Living (SBS)📺 Korean Table (food documentary)📺 Culinary Class Wars 📺 Wednesday Foodie Show 📺 Choiza Road (food travel show)📺 Tasty Guys (comedians eating show)📺 6 O'Clock My Hometown (KBS)📺 Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Chef King 📺 Baekban Journey (home-food travel show)📺 Meokboss Jjuyeobi (mukbang show)📺 Pungja's Regular Spot

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Showing the top 13 spots with confirmed coordinates (978 in the full list).

1. Donghaegwan (동해관)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 23 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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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

Gangwon Gangneung-si Toseong-ro 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.

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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

Gangwon Gangneung-si Gangneungdaero419beon-gil 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.

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4. Gangmuneohwahoetjip (강문어화횟집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 45 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 창해로 348

Gangwon Gangneung-si Changhae-ro 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. Gangneunghanu (강릉한우)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 41 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 남구길30번길 40

Gangwon Gangneung-si Namgugil30beon-gil 40

₩₩₩

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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6. Yetgol (옛골)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store
✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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7. Tongilsikdang (통일식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 36 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 금성로61번길 11-1

Gangwon Gangneung-si Geumseongno61beon-gil 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

Gangwon Gangneung-si Haseullaro232beon-gil 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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9. Seungsan/gangneungjijeom (승산/강릉지점)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 98 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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10. Gangwonhanupeuraja (강원한우프라자)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 28 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 교동광장로 11

Gangwon Gangneung-si Gyodonggwangjang-ro 11

₩₩

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.

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11. Eunpahoetjip (은파횟집)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 23 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

12. GimjongukCHEF'Sjunggukyori (김종욱CHEF'S중국요리)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 77 civil-servant visits

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

GimjongukCHEF'Sjunggukyori (김종욱CHEF'S중국요리)

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13. Soldam (솔담)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 22 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 저동골길 10

Gangwon Gangneung-si Jeodonggol-gil 10

★ 4.1 (18)₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩23,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩19,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩35,000

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14. Honamsikdang (호남식당)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 21 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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15. Raboem (라보엠)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 20 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Western · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 성산면 백두대간로 2775-19

Gangwon Gangneung-si Seongsan-myeon Baekdudaegan-ro 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

Gangwon Gangneung-si Yongjigak-gil 27

₩

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.

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17. Sujeonggunghoetjip (수정궁횟집)

Gov-verified

◆Gov-verified

🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

🏅 Century Store

Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 창해로350번길 7

Gangwon Gangneung-si Changhaero350beon-gil 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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18. Seodanggolsanchae (서당골산채)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 17 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Korean · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 임영로164번길 3

Gangwon Gangneung-si Imyeongno164beon-gil 3

₩₩

Jeongsik · set meal ₩25,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩17,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩15,000
Deodeokgui (더덕구이) ₩13,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩35,000
Jeongsik · set meal ₩12,000

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19. Daegullyeongmindeulledongsan (대굴령민들레동산)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

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20. Bangujeongchamsunminmuljangeo (반구정참숯민물장어)

Gov-verified

◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

✅ Exemplary Restaurant

Grilled eel · 강원특별자치도 강릉시 명륜로121번길 10

Gangwon Gangneung-si Myeongnyullo121beon-gil 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.

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