Greetings, culinary explorers! Ready to kick off your summer vacation plans in Sokcho? Let’s embark on a gastronomic journey with the Top 5 Must-Visit Eateries in Sokcho. From traditional delights to contemporary treats, Sokcho’s diverse food scene is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
1. Dancheon Restaurant (단천식당)
A visit to Sokcho isn’t complete without trying Myeongtae Hoe Naengmyeon (pollack sashimi cold noodles) and assorted Sundae (Korean sausage) at Abai Village. The combination of sweet and sour seasoned flatfish Sikhae (fermented fish) with the noodles offers a refreshing escape from the heat.
- Address: 17 Abai Village-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
- Contact: 033-632-7828
- Hours: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
2. Sokcho Red Crab Market (속초붉은대게수산)
In Sokcho, even Red Crab can be a delightful midnight snack. This place offers Hongge (red crab) and Daegae (king crab) at affordable prices. The crab meat, moist and sweet, is perfect for enjoying back at your accommodation. Don’t forget to try the crab shell fried rice!
- Address: 14-1 Jungang Market-ro 6-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do, Central Market 77
- Contact: 033-633-6444
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
3. Macau Park (마카오박)
Yes, even in Sokcho, you must try the Egg Tart at Macau Park! These tarts, hailed as life-changing by many, are a wonder frozen or fresh. The pastry is exceptionally crispy, defying the usual sogginess found in other egg tarts.
- Address: 4 Jungang-ro 129beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
- Contact: 0507-1363-3102
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Break: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Closed on Tuesdays
4. Elephant Dumpling Snack Bar (코끼리만두분식)
Located in Sokcho Central Market, this snack bar is famous for its Tteok-twi-sun (rice cake and fish cake), Chapssal Donuts, vegetable croquettes, dumplings, and Gwabaegi (twisted doughnuts). Known from the show “Master of Skills” for its Gwabaegi, the sugar-coated doughnuts are irresistible.
- Address: 19 Jungang-ro 143beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
- Contact: 033-633-7474
5. Sokcho Fresh Codfish (속초생대구)
Near Dongmyeong Port, this Codfish specialty restaurant offers a variety of dishes made with fresh cod. The Saeng Daegutang (fresh codfish soup) is perfect as a clean hangover remedy, with its smooth codfish flesh and refreshing broth.
- Address: 14 Yeongranghaean 3-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon-do
- Contact: 033-636-9774
- Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Break: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Closed on Tuesdays
Sokcho’s culinary scene is as diverse as it is delicious. From traditional Myeongtae Hoe Naengmyeon to the contemporary twist in Egg Tarts, these seven eateries offer a perfect start to your summer vacation plans. Ready to embark on a flavorful journey in Sokcho?
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