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Seodam Ssalguksu

서담 쌀국수

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KoreanModerateDowntown

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.

HoursSee listing
Phone0507-1471-2449
Address1F, 45 Seonsaro 5-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon

Quick guide

Try Hong-ge Han-ma-ri Ssal-guk-su first.

1 vegan · 1 halal · shellfish, gluten

Ee-geo ju-se-yo

이거 주세요

This one, please

An maep-ge-yo

안 맵게요

Not spicy, please

Al-le-reu-gi iss-eo-yo

알레르기 있어요

I have an allergy

Complimentary

무료 제공

Go-su

고수 무제한 무료제공

Free

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.

Myeon / Gong-gi-bap / Yuk-su / Suk-ju

면, 공기밥, 육수, 숙주 무료제공

Free

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

쌀국수

Hong-ge Han-ma-ri Ssal-guk-su

홍게 한마리 쌀국수

₩18,000

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

SignatureShellfish

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

차돌양지쌀국수

₩14,000

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

스지쌀국수

₩15,000

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

차돌양지얼큰 쌀국수

₩14,000

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

스지, 아롱사태 전골

₩39,000

A bubbling hot pot loaded with beef tendon and slow-braised shank. Only 10 per day, reservation required — no walk-ins. 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.

Sides

사이드

A-rong-sa-tae Su-yuk

아롱사태 수육

₩19,000

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

서담 모듬튀김

₩9,000

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

Gluten

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About this place

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.

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