Go‑su
Unlimited Free Cilantro
고수 무제한 무료제공
Cilantro is NOT included in the noodles by default. Ask for it if you'd like some — it's free and unlimited.
cilantro
VeganHalal
Not added by default — just ask the staff.
HeySeorakEnglish MenuSeodam Ssalguksu
서담 쌀국수
Interviewed by HeySeorakKorean · Moderate · Downtown
Open daily
“If I had to say it in one word, it's jeongseong. Sincerity. Devotion. The kind you taste.”
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A rice noodle shop hidden in a quiet Sokcho neighborhood, where a self-taught chef simmers herbal broth from scratch every morning. The signature dish — a whole red crab floating in aromatic noodle soup — sells out at 20 bowls a day. No tourist-zone hype, just the kind of place locals bring their families back to.
Pro tip
Arrive early for the hongge (red crab) ssalguksu — only 20 bowls are made daily and they sell out fast. Tuesday is a half-day (closes at 3 PM). The owner will happily show you how to crack the whole crab if you ask.
Quick guide
Try Hong‑ge Han‑ma‑ri Ssal‑guk‑su first.
Quick guide
- Dietary
- 1 vegan · 1 halal
- Common allergens
- Shellfish, Gluten
Pro tip
Arrive early for the hongge (red crab) ssalguksu — only 20 bowls are made daily and they sell out fast. Tuesday is a half-day (closes at 3 PM). The owner will happily show you how to crack the whole crab if you ask.
Tap any dish to show it to the staff in Korean
Complimentary
무료 제공Free
Myeon / Gong‑gi‑bap / Yuk‑su / Suk‑ju
Free Refills: Noodles, Rice, Broth & Bean Sprouts
면, 공기밥, 육수, 숙주 무료제공
Free unlimited refills from the self-serve bar. Side dishes (banchan) are also complimentary.
rice noodles · rice · broth · bean sprouts
Self-serve bar — help yourself to as much as you want.
Rice Noodle Soup
쌀국수Hong‑ge Han‑ma‑ri Ssal‑guk‑su
Whole Red Crab Rice Noodle Soup
홍게 한마리 쌀국수
A whole red crab in herbal rice noodle broth — the dish that sells out every day. Only 20 bowls, first come first served. The owner will come to your table and show you how to crack it open.
rice noodles · herbal broth · whole red crab
SignatureContainsShellfish
Limited to 20 bowls/day (40 in summer). Ask the owner to show you how to eat the whole crab.
Cha‑dol‑yang‑ji Ssal‑guk‑su
Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup
차돌양지쌀국수
Thin-sliced brisket over fresh rice noodles in a clear, deep herbal broth. The bowl that most regulars order — clean flavors, generous meat, no fuss.
rice noodles · beef broth · beef brisket
Seu‑ji Ssal‑guk‑su
Beef Tendon Rice Noodle Soup
스지쌀국수
The locals' choice — loaded with melt-soft beef tendon, brisket, and tripe in the same herbal broth. Rich, collagen-heavy, deeply satisfying.
rice noodles · beef broth · beef tendon · brisket · tripe
Cha‑dol‑yang‑ji Eol‑keun Ssal‑guk‑su
Spicy Beef Brisket Rice Noodle Soup
얼큰 차돌양지쌀국수
Same brisket noodle soup with a spicy kick — the broth turns red but stays refreshing. Popular with visitors who want a little heat without losing the herbal depth.
rice noodles · spicy beef broth · beef brisket · gochugaru
Medium 🌶️🌶️
Seu‑ji, A‑rong‑sa‑tae Jeon‑gol
Beef Tendon & Shank Hot Pot
스지, 아롱사태 전골
A bubbling hot pot loaded with beef tendon and slow-braised shank. The kind of dish Sokcho locals keep to themselves.
beef tendon · beef shank · vegetables · broth
Limited to 10/day. Reservation required — 100% pre-order only.
Rice Soup
국밥Seo‑dam Guk‑bap
Seodam Rice Soup
서담국밥
A rice-soup version of Seodam's warm herbal broth, for diners who want rice instead of noodles.
rice · herbal broth · beef
Eol‑keun Seo‑dam Guk‑bap
Spicy Seodam Rice Soup
얼큰 서담국밥
The spicy rice-soup version of Seodam's broth, with a warming red kick.
rice · spicy beef broth · gochugaru
Medium 🌶️🌶️
Sides
사이드A‑rong‑sa‑tae Su‑yuk
Braised Beef Shank Slices
아롱사태 수육
Slow-braised beef shank sliced thick — tender enough to pull apart, savory enough to keep reaching for one more piece. Great alongside any noodle bowl.
beef shank
Seo‑dam Mo‑deum Twi‑gim
Seodam Assorted Tempura
서담 모듬튀김
Crispy assorted tempura — the perfect sidekick to a bowl of noodles. Battered and fried until golden, best eaten hot between slurps.
assorted vegetables · seafood · tempura batter
ContainsGluten
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What travelers say
The Whole Red Crab Rice Noodle Soup is only 20 bowls a day and sells out — go early. Cilantro isn't in by default, so ask for it (free and unlimited), and broth refills are free too.
Vincent ·
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