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Last-Updated: 2026-11-02

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# Bistro La Luce (비스트로 라루체)

> Say the romanized name when ordering. Staff will understand even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.

Category: italian | Type: eat, drink | Area: beach | Price range: premium
Address: 28F, The Blue Terra, 3920 Donghae-daero, Sokcho, Gangwon
Phone: 0507-1350-5821
Hours: Mon 17:00–02:00 (next day, last order 01:00), Tue Closed, Wed–Sun 17:00–02:00 (next day, last order 01:00)
English menu available: Yes

## Trust and freshness
- Verification: interview / 2026-10-26
- Menu freshness: updated 2026-11-02T07:06:10.821+00:00

From the 28th floor of The Blue Terra, the view takes in Ulsanbawi, Seoraksan, the lake, and the sea. That panorama is what first drew the owner here. Come before sunset to see the mountains, then settle in for truffle cream pasta, seafood, or a steak. The owner spent 24 years in the United States and welcomes English-speaking guests. Later in the evening, local business owners arrive after closing their own shops. Last order is at one in the morning, and the restaurant stays open until two.

Pro tip: Take the elevator to the 28th floor. Arrive before sunset if the mountain view is part of your plan; visibility depends on the weather. Reserve ahead for the private room, which seats 8–12, or for a special occasion. Free parking is available in The Blue Terra's parking area. Tell the team about food allergies before ordering and specify your preferred doneness for steak. Last order is at 01:00; closed Tuesdays.

## Story

### How it started
One November, the owner stood high above Sokcho and looked out toward Ulsanbawi and the sea. That view prompted the decision to open a restaurant here. The doors opened in December 2024, and the name changed to Bistro La Luce in August 2025. For the first five and a half months, the owner ran the kitchen, serving Western-style dishes such as hamburger steak. Today, chefs with hotel experience in Australia lead the cooking, while the owner looks after the room and the people who come through it.

### Philosophy
The owner thinks about what guests will remember when they leave: the view, the meal, and how they were treated. Dinner might be a celebration in the private room, a meal before the light fades, or a drink after a long shift. Local business owners have become regulars, arriving once their own work is finished. Those later visits are part of the life of the restaurant, too.

### Signature
Truffle cream pasta is one of the owner's recommendations: mushrooms, asparagus, and bacon in a cream sauce with truffle. The menu leans Italian, with seafood risotto, pizza, and three cuts of steak alongside grilled seafood. Mussels with chorizo come with crisp croutons, while roasted octopus is paired with romesco, fingerling potatoes, and shishito peppers. These are dishes to spend an evening over as the view changes outside.

### Finding the place
Look for The Blue Terra at 3920 Donghae-daero, near Sokcho Beach, and take the elevator to the 28th floor. The private room seats 8–12; contact the restaurant ahead for a group meal or proposal. The terrace offers another way to take in the view when conditions allow. For the mountains, come while there is still daylight rather than waiting until your dinner reservation.

### Seasonal notes
The mountain panorama depends on clear weather. In winter, check the sunset time before planning an early-evening visit: the mountains may already be dark by dinner. The restaurant opens at 17:00, so ask the team about timing if seeing the view in daylight is your priority.

### For international visitors
The owner spent 24 years in the United States and is comfortable discussing the menu in English, including food allergies and steak doneness. International graduate students from Kyungdong University also work here. Having lived abroad, the owner understands some of the difficulties they face and takes a personal interest in how they are getting on. The aim is the same for guests and staff: to make their time here something they remember warmly.

## Dietary Summary
- Total menu items: 79
- Common allergens: dairy, fish, molluscs, shellfish, soy, wheat

## Menu

### Salads (샐러드)

- **Garden Salad** (가든 샐러드) — ₩8,000
- **Chicken, Fennel & Orange Salad** (치킨 펜넬 오렌지 샐러드) — ₩19,000
  Ingredients: chicken, fennel, orange
- **Burrata Salad** (부라타 치즈 샐러드) — ₩22,000
  Ingredients: burrata | Allergens: dairy

### Seafood (해산물)

- **Gu-un Kal-la-ma-ri** (구운 칼라마리; English: Grilled Calamari) — ₩25,000
  Grilled calamari with tomato, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and garlic.
  Ingredients: calamari, tomato, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, garlic | Allergens: molluscs
- **Gu-un Sae-u** (구운 새우; English: Grilled Prawns) — ₩29,000
  Prawns with coriander, red chili, harissa, bok choy, and grilled artichoke.
  Ingredients: prawns, coriander, red chili, harissa, bok choy, artichoke | Allergens: shellfish
- **Ro-seu-ti-deu Mun-eo** (로스티드 문어; English: Roasted Octopus) — ₩25,000
  Roasted octopus with romesco sauce, fingerling potatoes, shishito peppers, and paprika.
  Ingredients: octopus, romesco sauce, fingerling potatoes, shishito peppers, paprika | Allergens: molluscs | Serving: Ask the team about the ingredients in the romesco sauce if you have a nut allergy.
- **Fish Crudo** (사시미 크루도) — ₩22,000
  Seasonal raw fish with fennel, radish, onion, mango, red chili, soy sauce, and lime zest.
  Ingredients: seasonal fish, fennel, radish, onion, mango, red chili, soy sauce, lime zest | Allergens: fish, soy | Serving: Raw fish. The fish changes with the season; ask what is being served.
- **Cho-ri-jo Hong-hap Yo-ri** (초리조 홍합요리; English: Mussels with Chorizo) — ₩22,000
  Mussels with Spanish chorizo and crisp croutons.
  Ingredients: mussels, chorizo, croutons | Allergens: molluscs, wheat | Serving: Contains chorizo sausage. Ask about the meat and full sauce ingredients if you have dietary restrictions.
- **Hae-san-mul Seu-tyu** (해산물 스튜; English: Seafood Stew) — ₩23,000
  A tomato-based seafood stew with scallops, prawns, fish, and zucchini.
  Ingredients: scallops, prawns, fish, tomato, zucchini | Allergens: molluscs, shellfish, fish

### Pasta & Risotto (파스타 & 리소또)

- **Boscaiola Truffle Cream Pasta** (보스카이올라 크림 트러플 파스타) — ₩27,000 ⭐ Signature
  Pasta with mushrooms, asparagus, bacon, cream, and truffle.
  Ingredients: pasta, mushrooms, asparagus, bacon, cream, truffle | Allergens: wheat, dairy | Serving: Contains bacon.
- **Meok-mul Seu-pa-ge-ti** (먹물 스파게티; English: Squid Ink Spaghetti) — ₩27,000
  Squid ink spaghetti with squid, small octopus, tomato, and basil.
  Ingredients: squid ink spaghetti, squid, small octopus, tomato, basil | Allergens: wheat, molluscs
- **Chicken Tagliatelle alla Vodka** (치킨 알라 보드카 탈리아텔레 파스타) — ₩26,000
  Chicken and tagliatelle in a vodka cream sauce.
  Ingredients: chicken, tagliatelle, vodka cream sauce | Allergens: wheat, dairy | Serving: The sauce is made with vodka; ask the team if you need to avoid alcohol.
- **Seafood Risotto** (리소또 디 마레) — ₩27,000
  Risotto with calamari, small octopus, and white fish.
  Ingredients: rice, calamari, small octopus, white fish | Allergens: molluscs, fish

### Pizza (피자)

- **Margherita Pizza** (마르게리타 피자) — ₩22,000
  San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.
  Ingredients: pizza dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, olive oil | Allergens: wheat, dairy
- **Pepperoni Pizza** (페페로니 피자) — ₩23,000
  San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, and olive oil.
  Ingredients: pizza dough, San Marzano tomato sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, olive oil | Allergens: wheat, dairy
- **Capricciosa Pizza** (카프리초사 피자) — ₩24,000
  Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, black olives, and artichokes.
  Ingredients: pizza dough, tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, black olives, artichokes | Allergens: wheat, dairy

### Steaks (스테이크)

- **New York Steak** (뉴욕 스테이크) — ₩39,000
  A 240 g New York steak.
  Ingredients: beef | Serving: 240 g. Tell the team your preferred doneness when ordering.
- **An-sim Seu-te-i-keu** (안심 스테이크; English: Beef Tenderloin Steak) — ₩42,000
  A 150 g beef tenderloin steak with roasted vegetables.
  Ingredients: beef tenderloin, roasted vegetables | Serving: 150 g. Tell the team your preferred doneness when ordering.
- **Peu-ra-im Sal-chi-sal Seu-te-i-keu** (프라임 살치살 스테이크; English: Prime Chuck Flap Tail Steak) — ₩50,000
  A 200 g chuck flap tail steak.
  Ingredients: beef | Serving: 200 g. Tell the team your preferred doneness when ordering.

### Burgers & Sandwiches (버거 & 샌드위치)

- **Chicken Burger** (치킨 버거) — ₩17,000
  Ingredients: chicken, burger bun | Allergens: wheat
- **Beef Burger** (비프 버거) — ₩19,000
  Ingredients: beef, burger bun | Allergens: wheat
- **Club Sandwich** (클럽 샌드위치) — ₩17,000
  Allergens: wheat
- **Avocado Toast** (아보카도 토스트) — ₩15,000
  Ingredients: avocado, bread | Allergens: wheat

### Sides (사이드)

- **Buffalo Wings** (버팔로 치킨 윙) — ₩13,000
  Ingredients: chicken wings
- **Parmesan Fries** (파르마산 칩) — ₩12,000
  Ingredients: potatoes, Parmesan | Allergens: dairy
- **Crunch & Dip** (크런치 & 딥) — ₩15,000
- **Gu-un Chae-so** (구운 채소; English: Grilled Vegetables) — ₩7,000
- **Penne Pasta** (펜네 파스타) — ₩9,900

### Draft Beer Sets (생맥주 세트)

- **Draft Beer Set A** (SET A) — ₩59,000
  A 1.7 L draft beer pitcher with chicken wings, pizza, and fries.
  Ingredients: beer, chicken wings, pizza, fries | Allergens: wheat, dairy | Serving: Includes alcohol. Ask which pizza is included.
- **Draft Beer Set B** (SET B) — ₩56,000
  A 1.7 L draft beer pitcher with chicken wings, dried pollock, and fries.
  Ingredients: beer, chicken wings, dried pollock, fries | Allergens: wheat, fish | Serving: Includes alcohol. Meoktae is dried pollock served as a drinking snack.

### Coffee (커피)

- **Americano** (아메리카노) — Hot (HOT) ₩4,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩5,000
- **Vanilla Latte** (바닐라 라떼) — Hot (HOT) ₩6,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Caffe Latte** (카페 라떼) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Caffe Mocha** (카페모카) — Hot (HOT) ₩6,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Caramel Macchiato** (카라멜 마끼아또) — Hot (HOT) ₩7,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Hazelnut Americano** (헤이즐넛 아메리카노) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,500 / Iced (ICE) ₩4,500
- **Syat Chu-ga** (샷 추가; English: Extra Espresso Shot) — ₩500
  Serving: An extra espresso shot added to a drink.
- **Espresso** (에스프레소) — ₩3,000

### Tea (차)

- **Re-mon-cha** (레몬차; English: Lemon Tea) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000
- **Peppermint Tea** (페퍼민트 차) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000
- **Ja-mong Cha** (자몽 차; English: Grapefruit Tea) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000
- **Chamomile Tea** (캐모마일 차) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000
- **Bok-sung-a Ti** (복숭아 티; English: Peach Tea) — Hot (HOT) ₩5,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩6,000

### Lattes (라떼)

- **Chocolate Latte** (초코 라떼) — Hot (HOT) ₩6,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Matcha Latte** (말차 라떼) — Hot (HOT) ₩6,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Nok-cha Ra-tte** (녹차 라떼; English: Green Tea Latte) — Hot (HOT) ₩6,000 / Iced (ICE) ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy
- **Ttal-gi Ra-tte** (딸기 라떼; English: Strawberry Latte) — ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy | Serving: Iced only.

### Ade & Smoothies (에이드 & 스무디)

- **Ttal-gi E-i-deu** (딸기에이드; English: Strawberry Ade) — ₩6,000
- **Blueberry Ade** (블루베리에이드) — ₩6,000
- **Mango Ade** (망고에이드) — ₩6,000
- **Ttal-gi Seu-mu-di** (딸기 스무디; English: Strawberry Smoothie) — ₩7,000
- **Blueberry Smoothie** (블루베리 스무디) — ₩7,000
- **Mango Smoothie** (망고 스무디) — ₩7,000
- **Plain Yogurt Smoothie** (플레인 요거트 스무디) — ₩7,000
  Allergens: dairy

### Wine (와인)

- **Élevé Carignan Vieilles Vignes** (엘레베 까리냥 비에이 비뉴)
  Serving: Bottle. Ask the team for the current price.
- **La Croisade Chardonnay Réserve** (라 크루아자드 샤르도네 리저브)
  Serving: Bottle. Ask the team for the current price.
- **Long Barn Zinfandel** (롱반 진판델)
  Serving: Bottle. Ask the team for the current price.
- **Élevé Colombard-Sauvignon** (엘레베 콜롬바드 소비뇽)
  Serving: Bottle. Ask the team for the current price.
- **Louis Perdrier Brut Excellence** (루이 페드리에 브뤼 엑셀런스)
  Serving: Bottle. Ask the team for the current price.
- **La Croisade Cabernet-Syrah Réserve** (라 크루아자드 카베르네 시라 리저브)
  Serving: Bottle. Ask the team for the current price.
- **House Wine** (하우스 와인 (레드 / 화이트)) — Red (레드) ₩8,000 / White (화이트) ₩8,000
  Serving: By the glass. Choose red or white.

### Cocktails (칵테일)

- **Lime Mojito** (라임 모히또) — ₩9,000
- **Ja-mong Mo-hi-tto** (자몽 모히또; English: Grapefruit Mojito) — ₩9,000
- **Mango Mojito** (망고 모히또) — ₩9,000
- **Ttal-gi Mo-hi-tto** (딸기 모히또; English: Strawberry Mojito) — ₩9,000
- **Bombay Gin & Tonic** (봄베이진 토닉) — ₩9,000
- **Hendrick's Gin & Tonic** (핸드릭스진 토닉) — ₩9,000
- **Jack Daniel's Highball** (잭다니엘 하이볼) — ₩9,000
- **Jim Beam Highball** (짐빔 하이볼) — ₩9,000
- **Bombay Gin Highball** (봄베이진 하이볼) — ₩9,000
- **Vodka & Cranberry** (보드카 앤 크랜베리) — ₩9,000
- **Vodka & Energy Drink** (보드카 앤 에너드링크) — ₩9,000
- **Jack & Coke** (잭콕) — ₩9,000
- **Rum & Coke** (럼콕) — ₩9,000
- **Bourbon & Coke** (버번콕) — ₩9,000
- **Jäger & Coke** (예거콕) — ₩9,000
- **Jägerbomb** (예거밤) — ₩9,000
- **Bacardi & Coke** (바카디콕) — ₩9,000
- **Vodka Lemon** (보드카 레몬) — ₩9,000