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Last-Updated: 2026-05-28

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# Heukdon Sokcho Gogi (흑돈속초고기)

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

Category: korean | Type: eat | Area: downtown | Price range: moderate
Address: 47-1 Seonsaro 5-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon
Phone: 010-8969-1155
Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–22:00 (Open daily. Menu and hours verified from the May 27, 2026 menu board and Naver Place.)
English menu available: Yes

## Trust and freshness
- Verification: interview / 2026-05-27
- Menu freshness: updated 2026-05-28T03:25:58.57+00:00

A Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork grill near Sokcho Megabox, run by owners who care more about the ingredient than the markup. The house specializes in a rare Jeju native-based pork raised by only a handful of farms, then builds the meal around domestic kimchi, house-pickled jangajji, seasonal greens, and ghee-butter fried rice.

Pro tip: Corkage is free for bottles the house does not sell, and outside food is welcome — bring sashimi if half your group wants seafood and half wants pork. Start with the Jeju black pork Nanchuk Matdon cuts, then finish with ghee-butter fried rice.

## Story

### How it started
Heukdon Sokcho Gogi opened on April 18, 2024, just off the Sokcho Megabox parking entrance. The couple behind it did not come from an ordinary restaurant path: he taught taekwondo at university, while she worked as a scuba-diving instructor and lectured on personal branding at Catholic Kwandong University. They met through a professor in Gangneung, then eventually built this small pork grill around one ingredient they wanted Sokcho visitors to understand — Jeju Nanchuk Matdon.

### Philosophy
Their rule is simple: find better ingredients and put them on the table honestly. The kimchi, gochugaru, rice, and as many vegetables as possible are domestic. They avoid shortcut seasonings like glacial acetic acid in their pickles, using vinegar for house-made jangajji instead. In summer, the ssam greens come from their own small field in Jungdomun; in winter, they source greens from growers they trust. Even the fried rice gets a small upgrade: house-made ghee butter, added at the end so the rice tastes richer without feeling heavy.

### Signature
Nanchuk Matdon is a Jeju native-based black pork breed developed through Korea's national livestock research work. The owners explain that it is raised by only six farms, managed through Jeju Dream Pork, and takes far longer to reach market than ordinary pork. They are proud of its clear, clean-tasting fat: when the pork renders on the grill, the lard looks almost transparent before it cools. The owners also point to a January 2026 MBC pork blind test where Nanchuk Matdon placed first — a reminder that this is not just another black-pork label.

### Finding the place
The restaurant sits by the entrance to the Sokcho Megabox parking lot on Seonsaro 5-gil, a quiet block behind the busier lake and Expo Park area. It is a practical dinner stop after Cheongchoho Lake, Expo Lawn Square, or a movie. If your group is split between seafood and meat, the owners explicitly welcome outside sashimi — bring it in, order pork, and make the table your own Sokcho-style hideout.

### Seasonal notes
From summer into late October, the ssam greens may come from the owners' Jungdomun field. In colder months, the greens switch to trusted suppliers. Lunch specials are separate from the after-meal noodle prices, so check whether you are ordering a lunch plate or a side noodle.

### For international visitors
Only a few foreign guests have found the place so far, but one visit stayed with the owners: the guest ordered one portion, communicated mostly by gestures, tried every banchan, and left nothing behind. They even wrapped the pork in bread they had brought with them. The owners laughed about it afterward — not because it was wrong, but because this is exactly the kind of table they want: curious, relaxed, and not afraid to eat the meal their own way.

> My standard is simple: find truly good ingredients and serve them honestly to every guest.

## Dietary Summary
- Total menu items: 31
- Vegan options: 2
- Halal-friendly options: 2
- Common allergens: soy, shellfish, dairy, gluten, egg

## Menu

### Jeju Black Pork Nanchuk Matdon (제주 블랙 포크 난축맛돈)

- **Je-ju Set** (제주 SET) — ₩80,000 ⭐ Signature
  A sharing set of the house Jeju Nanchuk Matdon cuts: black pork flower belly, five-layer belly, neck, jowl, and skin-on belly.
  Ingredients: Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork | Serving: Includes 흑꽃살, 오겹살, 목살, 항정살, and 껍살.
- **Heuk-kkot-sal** (흑꽃살) — ₩15,000 ⭐ Signature
  A thin, quick-grilling Nanchuk Matdon cut with a rich balance of lean meat and clear pork fat.
  Ingredients: Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork | Serving: 150g serving.
- **Heuk-o-gyeop-sal** (흑오겹살) — ₩15,000 ⭐ Signature
  The recommended first order: skin-on five-layer Jeju black pork with a chewy edge and clean, savory fat.
  Ingredients: Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork belly | Serving: 150g serving.
- **Heuk-mok-sal** (흑목살) — ₩20,000
  A meatier neck cut with the deeper chew that makes Nanchuk Matdon stand apart from ordinary pork.
  Ingredients: Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork neck | Serving: 150g serving.
- **Heuk-hang-jeong-sal** (흑항정살) — ₩20,000
  A limited jowl cut with fine marbling and a springy bite — best for guests who already know Korean pork cuts.
  Ingredients: Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork jowl | Serving: 150g serving.
- **Heuk-don-ma-ho-keu** (흑돈마호크) — ₩10,000
  A bone-in tomahawk-style cut from Jeju Nanchuk Matdon, priced by weight.
  Ingredients: Jeju Nanchuk Matdon black pork | Serving: Price is per 100g.
- **Heuk-kkeop-sal** (흑껍살) — ₩15,000
  A skin-on Jeju black pork cut for guests who like a chewy, bouncy texture from the grill.
  Ingredients: Jeju black pork | Serving: 150g serving.
- **Mok-sal Seu-te-i-keu** (목살 스테이크) — ₩20,000
  A thicker pork neck steak for guests who want a heartier, steak-like bite.
  Ingredients: pork neck | Serving: 200g serving.

### After-Meal Sides (후식메뉴)

- **Doen-jang-jji-gae** (된장찌개) — ₩3,000
  A small, savory doenjang stew to finish the pork meal.
  Ingredients: soybean paste, tofu, vegetables | Allergens: soy
- **Bo-kkeum-bap** (볶음밥) — ₩3,000
  The must-finish: rice fried on the grill with house-made ghee butter for a richer aroma.
  Ingredients: rice, ghee butter | Allergens: dairy
- **Gye-ran-jjim** (계란찜) — ₩3,000
  Fluffy Korean steamed egg for cooling down the table.
  Ingredients: egg | Allergens: egg
- **Ra-myeon** (라면) — ₩4,000
  Korean instant noodles served as a simple hot finish.
  Ingredients: ramyeon noodles | Allergens: gluten
- **Nun-kkot-chi-jeu** (눈꽃치즈) — ₩2,000
  Finely shredded cheese for adding over grilled pork or rice.
  Ingredients: cheese | Allergens: dairy
- **Gong-gi-bap** (공기밥) — ₩1,000
  A bowl of steamed rice.
  Ingredients: rice | Dietary: Vegan, Halal-friendly
- **Bi-bim-guk-su** (비빔국수) — ₩7,000
  Cold noodles tossed in a sweet-spicy Korean sauce.
  Ingredients: noodles, gochujang sauce | Spicy: medium | Allergens: gluten
- **O-i-naeng-guk-su** (오이냉국수) — ₩7,000
  Cold cucumber noodle soup — light, refreshing, and one of the house favorites after pork.
  Ingredients: noodles, cucumber, cold broth | Allergens: gluten
- **Jan-chi-guk-su** (잔치국수) — ₩7,000
  Warm banquet-style noodles in a clear broth.
  Ingredients: noodles, clear broth | Allergens: gluten

### Lunch Specials (점심특선)

- **O-sam-bul-go-gi** (오삼불고기) — ₩13,000
  A lunch-only stir-fry of squid and pork in spicy-sweet Korean seasoning.
  Ingredients: squid, pork, gochujang sauce | Spicy: medium | Allergens: shellfish, soy | Serving: Lunch special.
- **Bi-bim-guk-su** (비빔국수) — ₩9,000
  Lunch-special spicy mixed noodles.
  Ingredients: noodles, gochujang sauce | Spicy: medium | Allergens: gluten | Serving: Lunch special price.
- **O-i-naeng-guk-su** (오이냉국수) — ₩9,000
  Lunch-special cold cucumber noodle soup.
  Ingredients: noodles, cucumber, cold broth | Allergens: gluten | Serving: Lunch special price.
- **Ra-myeon-sa-ri** (라면사리) — ₩2,000
  Extra ramyeon noodles for lunch dishes.
  Ingredients: ramyeon noodles | Allergens: gluten
- **U-dong-sa-ri** (우동사리) — ₩2,000
  Extra udon noodles for lunch dishes.
  Ingredients: udon noodles | Allergens: gluten

### Second-Round Snacks (2차안주)

- **Dak-bal-pyeon-yuk** (닭발편육) — ₩20,000
  A chewy Korean drinking snack made from pressed chicken feet.
  Ingredients: chicken feet
- **O-sam-bul-go-gi** (오삼불고기) — ₩15,000
  The evening snack version of the spicy squid and pork stir-fry.
  Ingredients: squid, pork, gochujang sauce | Spicy: medium | Allergens: shellfish, soy

### Drinks (주류·음료)

- **So-ju / Maek-ju** (소주/맥주) — ₩4,000
  House soju or beer.
- **Han-la-san** (한라산) — ₩5,000
  Jeju Hallasan soju.
- **Cheong-ha / Byeol-bit-cheong-ha** (청하/별빛청하) — ₩5,000
  Korean rice wine-style bottled alcohol.
- **Bok-bun-ja** (복분자) — ₩15,000
  Korean black raspberry wine.
- **Hwa-yo** (화요) — ₩25,000
  Premium Korean distilled spirit.
- **Il-pum-jin-ro** (일품진로) — ₩25,000
  Premium Jinro distilled soju.
- **Eum-ryo** (음료) — ₩2,000
  Non-alcoholic soft drink.
  Dietary: Vegan, Halal-friendly