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Best Local Restaurants in Sokcho-si, Gangwon

779 real local restaurants in Sokcho-si, Gangwon (32 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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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Galbi (grilled ribs) · 강원특별자치도 속초시 엑스포로1길 28

Gangwon Sokcho-si Ekseupo-ro 1-gil 28

★ 3.7 (14)₩₩
  • Dwaeji-bulgogi · spicy grilled pork ₩8,000
  • Sogogijjigae (소고기찌개) ₩9,000
  • Galbitang · beef short-rib soup ₩12,000
  • Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩45,000
  • Bulgogi · marinated grilled beef ₩22,000
  • Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩35,000
What are these dishes?
  • Galbitang — A clear, hearty soup of beef short ribs simmered for hours, eaten with rice.
  • Bulgogi — Thinly sliced beef marinated in sweet soy sauce, grilled or pan-cooked with vegetables.
  • Galbi — Beef or pork ribs marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce, then grilled over charcoal.
Suwongalbi (수원갈비) 1Suwongalbi (수원갈비) 2Suwongalbi (수원갈비) 3

2. Yetgol (옛골)

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 15 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Korean · 강원특별자치도 속초시 엑스포로 47

Gangwon Sokcho-si Ekseupo-ro 47

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  • Nakji-bokkeum · spicy stir-fried octopus ₩35,000
  • Saengdaegu (생대구)
  • Gomtang · beef bone soup
  • Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs)
  • Bok · pufferfish dish (prepared by licensed chefs)
  • Saengseonjorim(2in) (생선조림(2인)) ₩40,000
What are these dishes?
  • Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
  • Bok — Pufferfish (bok) — as clear soup (jiri), spicy stew or other dishes. Toxic parts are removed by licensed chefs.
Yetgol (옛골) 1Yetgol (옛골) 2Yetgol (옛골) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 123 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Seafood & fish · 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로 158-3

Gangwon Sokcho-si Jungang-ro 158-3

★ 4.3 (35)₩₩₩
  • Modumjjim(jung) (모둠찜(중)) ₩50,000
  • Saengseonjorim(so) (생선조림(소)) ₩40,000
  • Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩30,000
  • Hoe-muchim · spicy raw fish salad ₩25,000
  • Ojingeo-sundae · stuffed squid (not blood sausage) ₩13,000
  • Gomtang · beef bone soup ₩20,020
What are these dishes?
  • Ojingeo-sundae — Whole squid stuffed with rice, tofu and vegetables, then steamed and sliced — not blood sausage.
  • Gomtang — A clear beef soup from slow-simmered meat and bones, milder than seolleongtang.
Eunbitbada (은빛바다) 1Eunbitbada (은빛바다) 2Eunbitbada (은빛바다) 3
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🏛️ 88 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 속초시 장사항해안길 31

Gangwon Sokcho-si Jangsahanghaean-gil 31

★ 3.6 (28)₩₩₩
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩150,000
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩200,000
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩150,000
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩130,000
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩100,000
  • Hoe · sliced raw fish (sashimi) ₩80,000
What are these dishes?
  • Hoe — Fresh raw fish sliced sashimi-style, dipped in chili paste or soy sauce.
Ilwolhoetjip (일월횟집) 1Ilwolhoetjip (일월횟집) 2Ilwolhoetjip (일월횟집) 3
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🏛️ 41 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 속초시 청초호반로 318

Gangwon Sokcho-si Cheongchohoban-ro 318

★ 3.2 (66)₩₩
  • Maeuntang · spicy fish stew ₩70,000
  • Hoe-deopbap · raw fish rice bowl ₩18,000
  • Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩20,000
  • Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup ₩18,000
  • Mulhoe · cold raw-fish soup
  • Daegutang (dae) (대구탕 (대)) ₩50,000
What are these dishes?
  • Mulhoe — Cold raw fish and vegetables in a chilled, tangy-spicy broth — a coastal summer dish.
Jinyangsikdang (진양식당) 1Jinyangsikdang (진양식당) 2Jinyangsikdang (진양식당) 3

6. Imgawon (임가원)

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🏛️ 39 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Chinese · 강원특별자치도 속초시 먹거리1길 35-11

Gangwon Sokcho-si Meokgeori1-gil 35-11

★ 3.8 (13)₩
  • Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩20,000
  • Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩6,000
  • Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩7,000
  • Bokkeumbap · fried rice ₩7,000
  • Menbosya (멘보샤) ₩22,000
What are these dishes?
  • Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.
Imgawon (임가원) 1Imgawon (임가원) 2Imgawon (임가원) 3

7. Donggwangsikdang (동광식당)

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🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

8. Donghaegwan (동해관)

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🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant

📍 Location unverified — search by Korean name

9. Saembanmakguksu (샘밭막국수)

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🏛️ 1 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant

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◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 23 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 속초시 번영로129번길 29-8

Gangwon Sokcho-si Beonyeongno129beon-gil 29-8

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  • Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩48,000
  • Kkotsal(150g) (꽃살(150g)) ₩48,000
  • Salchisal · beef chuck flap ₩48,000
  • Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩150,000
  • Galbi · marinated grilled ribs ₩39,000
  • Yukhoe · raw seasoned beef (not fish) ₩28,000
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.
  • Yukhoe — Raw beef cut into strips and seasoned with sesame oil and pear — served raw, not fish.
Yeongnanghohwarogui (영랑호화로구이) 1Yeongnanghohwarogui (영랑호화로구이) 2
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 19 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Meat & BBQ · 강원특별자치도 속초시 선사로 7-4

Gangwon Sokcho-si Seonsa-ro 7-4

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  • Samgyeopsal · grilled pork belly ₩15,000
  • Hongeo · fermented skate (very pungent) ₩10,000
  • Jeyuk · spicy stir-fried pork ₩12,000
  • Gimchimaliguksu (김치말이국수) ₩3,000
  • Deungsim · beef sirloin ₩50,000
  • Hanwoo · Korean beef ₩60,000
What are these dishes?
  • Samgyeopsal — Thick slices of pork belly grilled at your table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang paste.
  • Hongeo — Skate fermented until it smells strongly of ammonia — served raw, steamed or in soup; an acquired taste.
  • Jeyuk — Pork stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce — a classic everyday Korean meal.
  • Hanwoo — Premium Korean native-breed beef, prized for rich marbling and usually served grilled.
Seongwonsikdang (성원식당) 1Seongwonsikdang (성원식당) 2Seongwonsikdang (성원식당) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 63 civil-servant visits

Seafood & fish · 강원특별자치도 속초시 미리내길 40

Gangwon Sokcho-si Mirinae-gil 40

★ 3.8 (35)₩₩₩
  • Dongjjoke bapsang (동쪽에 밥상) ₩120,000
  • Ori · duck dish ₩60,000
  • Hwangtaeguk (황태국) ₩15,000
  • Saengdaegutang (생대구탕) ₩50,000
  • Ori · duck dish ₩50,000
  • Saengseonjjim (dae) (생선찜 (대)) ₩60,000
What are these dishes?
  • Ori — Duck, usually smoked or grilled, valued as a lean and healthy meat.
Okinebapsang (옥이네밥상) 1Okinebapsang (옥이네밥상) 2Okinebapsang (옥이네밥상) 3
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 18 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Korean · 강원특별자치도 속초시 법대로 34

Gangwon Sokcho-si Beop-daero 34

★ 3.5 (109)₩₩
  • Cheonggukjang · rich fermented soybean stew ₩15,000
  • Jeongsik · set meal ₩15,000
  • Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩7,000
  • Tteok-galbi · grilled minced-rib patty ₩13,000
  • Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩14,000
  • Godeungeo · mackerel (grilled or braised) ₩9,000
What are these dishes?
  • Cheonggukjang — A pungent, deeply savory stew of fast-fermented soybeans — stronger than doenjang.
  • Tteok-galbi — Minced short-rib meat shaped into a patty and grilled — tender and slightly sweet.
Geuriunboribap (그리운보리밥) 1Geuriunboribap (그리운보리밥) 2Geuriunboribap (그리운보리밥) 3

14. Dowon (도원)

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🏛️ 18 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Chinese · 강원특별자치도 속초시 설악금강대교로 44

Gangwon Sokcho-si Seolakgeumgangdaegyo-ro 44

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  • Jjamppong · spicy seafood noodles ₩12,000
  • Jjajangmyeon · black-bean noodles ₩8,000
  • Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩21,000
  • Tangsuyuk · sweet-and-sour fried pork ₩26,000
  • Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩20,000
  • Jjajang · black-bean-sauce noodles ₩4,000
What are these dishes?
  • Jjamppong — Spicy seafood noodle soup in a fiery red broth with squid, mussels and vegetables.
  • Jjajangmyeon — Wheat noodles topped with a savory black-bean sauce and pork — Korea's beloved Chinese dish.

15. Hamheungmakguksu (함흥막국수)

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🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
Noodles · 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로54번길 7

Gangwon Sokcho-si Jungangno54beon-gil 7

★ 4.1 (40)₩₩
  • Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩10,000
  • Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩8,000
  • Suyuk · boiled sliced pork/beef ₩15,000
  • Makguksu · buckwheat noodles ₩8,000
  • Naengmyeon · cold buckwheat noodles ₩11,000
  • Yukgaejang · spicy beef soup ₩11,000
What are these dishes?
  • Suyuk — Plain boiled slices of pork or beef, served with dipping sauces.
  • Naengmyeon — Chewy buckwheat noodles served in icy broth (mul) or with spicy sauce (bibim).
  • Yukgaejang — A spicy soup of shredded beef, scallions and vegetables in a red chili broth.
Hamheungmakguksu (함흥막국수) 1Hamheungmakguksu (함흥막국수) 2Hamheungmakguksu (함흥막국수) 3

16. Donghaesundaeguk (동해순대국)

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🏛️ 2 civil-servant visits

  • 🏅 Century Store
Sundae (blood sausage) · 강원특별자치도 속초시 선사로1길 29

Gangwon Sokcho-si Seonsa-ro 1-gil 29

₩₩
  • Gukbap · rice in soup ₩8,000
  • Someorigogi (소머리고기) ₩22,000
  • Dwaejimeorigogi (돼지머리고기) ₩17,000
  • Someorisulguk (소머리술국) ₩17,000
  • Sundae · Korean blood sausage ₩9,000
What are these dishes?
  • Gukbap — Rice served in a hot soup — a quick, comforting one-bowl meal.
  • Sundae — Korean blood sausage of pig intestine stuffed with noodles and barley, usually steamed.
Donghaesundaeguk (동해순대국) 1
◆◆◆Officials' favorite

🏛️ 16 civil-servant visits

  • ✅ Exemplary Restaurant
Sashimi (raw fish) · 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙부두길 107

Gangwon Sokcho-si Jungangbudu-gil 107

₩₩
  • Gwangeo · halibut/flatfish sashimi ₩20,000
  • Ureok · rockfish sashimi ₩20,000
  • Ojingeo (1in) (오징어 (1인)) ₩10,000
  • Saeu (1in) (새우 (1인)) ₩10,000
  • Meongge · raw sea squirt ₩10,000
  • Soramuchim (소라무침) ₩10,000
Paldogangsan (팔도강산) 1Paldogangsan (팔도강산) 2Paldogangsan (팔도강산) 3

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