Source: https://heyseorak.com/spots/palpal-hoe-center Last-Updated: 2026-04-26 --- # Palpal Hoe Center (팔팔회센타) > Say the romanized name when ordering. Staff will understand even if your pronunciation isn't perfect. Category: seafood | Type: eat | Area: daepo | Price range: premium Address: 67 Daepohang-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon Phone: 0507-1400-5492 English menu available: Yes ## Trust and freshness - Verification: interview / 2026-04-08 - Menu freshness: updated 2026-04-20T11:53:32.166+00:00 A legendary Daepo Port institution operating since 1988, now in its fourth generation of family management. They are credited with pioneering the 'crab set' menu in Sokcho, offering a comprehensive feast of live crab, fresh sashimi, and seasonal seafood. Pro tip: Park at the Daepo 1st Public Parking Lot and ask the staff for a 1.5-hour discount voucher. The restaurant is just steps away near the GS25 convenience store. ## Story ### How it started Palpal Hoe Center has been a staple of Daepo Port since 1988, now spanning four generations of family ownership from grandmother to mother, the current representative, and their son. The current representative has over 30 years of experience, having worked in the business since age 20, mastering everything from fish auctions to daily sales. The restaurant expanded with a second location about a year ago to accommodate its long-standing popularity. ### Philosophy The restaurant maintains a strict 'live-only' policy, refusing to use dead or frozen seafood, which they believe is easily detectable in the smell and color of steamed crab. They source all natural seafood directly from the East Sea through daily auctions and bidding. When ingredients cannot be sourced locally, they rely on high-quality supplies from Noryangjin to ensure their standards never slip. ### Signature In 1996, the owner developed the 'Crab Set' menu, a concept that revolutionized the local dining scene. Before this, Daepo Port restaurants typically sold sashimi and crab separately, but this set combined crab, sashimi, seafood, side dishes, and spicy fish soup into one experience. This innovation was so successful that it became the standard model for restaurants across Sokcho today. ### Finding the place The restaurant is located in Daepo Port. For parking, use the Daepo 1st Public Parking Lot; the restaurant provides a 1.5-hour discount voucher for guests. It is a short walk from the parking area, located near the U-Mart and GS25. ### Seasonal notes Seafood service items included in the sets are subject to change based on the season and daily weather conditions to ensure maximum freshness. ### For international visitors With many guests from nearby hotels like Casia, Ramada, and Lotte, the staff is well-versed in serving international visitors using body language, translation tools, and basic English terms like 'sashimi' and 'crab.' The owner trains staff to treat foreign guests with exceptional kindness, viewing it as a form of patriotism. One memorable guest was so satisfied with their meal that they returned for three consecutive days. > "죽은 것은 절대 쓰지 않습니다. 100% 활어, 활게만 고집합니다." — "We never use dead seafood. We insist on 100% live fish and live crab." ## Dietary Summary - Total menu items: 39 ## Menu ### Crab Sets (대게세트) - **Dae-ge Se-teu A (4-in)** (대게세트 A (4인)) — ₩300,000 ⭐ Signature A massive feast featuring two extra-large snow crabs, fresh sashimi, and a variety of seasonal seafood sides. - **Dae-ge Se-teu B (2-3-in)** (대게세트 B (2~3인)) — ₩250,000 ⭐ Signature Includes one large snow crab, one large red crab, fresh sashimi, and seasonal sides. - **Dae-ge Se-teu C (2-in)** (대게세트 C (2인)) — ₩190,000 ⭐ Signature A perfect portion for two, featuring one large snow crab, fresh sashimi, and seasonal sides. ### Red Crab Sets (홍게세트) - **Hong-ge Se-teu A (4-in)** (홍게세트 A (4인)) — ₩250,000 Features three large red crabs, fresh sashimi, and a spread of seasonal seafood sides. - **Hong-ge Se-teu B (2-3-in)** (홍게세트 B (2~3인)) — ₩200,000 Includes two large red crabs, fresh sashimi, and seasonal seafood sides. - **Hong-ge Se-teu C (2-in)** (홍게세트 C (2인)) — ₩150,000 Includes two medium red crabs, fresh sashimi, and seasonal seafood sides. ### King Crab Sets (킹크랩세트) - **King-keu-raep Se-teu A (4-in)** (킹크랩세트 A (4인)) — ₩430,000 A premium feast with a large king crab, fresh sashimi, and seasonal sides. - **King-keu-raep Se-teu B (2-3-in)** (킹크랩세트 B (2~3인)) — ₩330,000 Features a medium king crab, fresh sashimi, and seasonal sides. ### Sashimi (스페셜 모둠회) - **Seu-pe-syeol Mo-dum-hoe** (스페셜 모둠회) — ₩100,000–250,000 A selection of the freshest seasonal fish, served with a variety of seafood sides. Serving: Small: 100,000 / Medium: 150,000 / Large: 200,000 / Extra Large: 250,000 ### Live Fish Sets (활어세트) - **Hwal-eo Se-teu A (4-in)** (활어세트 A (4인)) — ₩250,000 Includes sea bream, seasonal live fish, red crab, and assorted seafood sides. - **Hwal-eo Se-teu B (2-3-in)** (활어세트 B (2~3인)) — ₩200,000 Includes seasonal live fish, red crab, and assorted seafood sides. - **Hwal-eo Se-teu C (2-in)** (활어세트 C (2인)) — ₩150,000 Includes seasonal live fish, red crab, and assorted seafood sides. ### Additional (추가 메뉴) - **Kkot-sae-u** (꽃새우) — ₩50,000–100,000 Fresh, sweet spot prawns served raw. Serving: Medium (10): 50,000 / Large (10): 80,000 / Extra Large (10): 100,000 - **Dak-sae-u** (닭새우) — ₩100,000–150,000 Premium coonstripe shrimp, prized for their firm texture and sweet flavor. Serving: Medium (10): 100,000 / Extra Large (10): 150,000 ### Seafood (해산물) - **O-jing-eo** (오징어) Fresh whole squid, sliced and served raw for a chewy, clean taste. Serving: Market price - **Myeong-ge** (명게) — ₩30,000–50,000 Farm-raised sea squirt with a briny, ocean-fresh flavor and firm bite. - **Ja-yeon-san Meong-ge** (자연산멍게) — ₩40,000–60,000 Wild-caught sea squirt, more intense and complex in flavor than farmed. - **Gae-bul** (개불) — ₩30,000–50,000 Spoon worm (gaebul), a chewy, mildly sweet delicacy popular with adventurous eaters. - **Hae-sam** (해삼) — ₩30,000–50,000 Sliced raw sea cucumber with a mild, clean taste and satisfying crunch. - **Jeon-bok-hoe** (전복회) — ₩60,000–90,000 Thinly sliced raw abalone, tender and buttery with a subtle ocean sweetness. ### Food (식사류) - **O-jing-eo Mul-hoe** (오징어물회) Refreshing cold soup with fresh squid and crisp vegetables. Spicy: medium - **Jab-eo Mul-hoe** (잡어물회) — ₩20,000 Cold raw fish soup with assorted seasonal fish in a tangy, spicy broth. Spicy: medium - **Jeon-bok Mul-hoe** (전복물회) — ₩20,000 Cold raw fish soup featuring sliced abalone in a tangy, spicy broth. Spicy: medium - **Se-kko-si Mul-hoe** (세꼬시물회) — ₩20,000 Cold raw fish soup made with bone-in sliced fish for a deeper, richer flavor. Spicy: medium - **Hoe-deop-bap** (회덮밥) — ₩20,000 Fresh sashimi over seasoned rice with vegetables and spicy-sweet sauce. - **U-reok Mae-un-tang** (우럭매운탕) — ₩50,000–80,000 A bold, spicy stew loaded with rockfish, tofu, and vegetables in a fiery red broth. Spicy: medium | Serving: Small: 50,000 / Large: 80,000 - **Hong-ge Ra-myeon** (홍게라면) — ₩15,000 ⭐ Signature A hearty ramen cooked with a whole fresh red crab and a special house-made broth. Spicy: medium - **Ra-myeon Sa-ri** (라면사리) — ₩10,000 Extra ramen noodles to add to your spicy fish stew. Serving: For adding to spicy fish stew. - **Gong-gi-bap** (공기밥) — ₩1,000 A bowl of steamed white rice. ### Drinks (주류) - **So-ju** (소주) — ₩5,000 Korea's iconic clear spirit. Clean, slightly sweet, pairs well with any seafood. - **Maek-ju** (맥주) — ₩5,000 Korean or imported beer, cold and refreshing alongside seafood. - **Cheong-ha** (청하) — ₩6,000 A clear, crisp, and slightly sweet rice wine. - **Mak-geol-li** (막걸리) — ₩5,000 Milky Korean rice wine with a lightly sweet, tangy fizz. - **San-sa-chun** (산사춘) — ₩9,000 A sweet, fragrant herbal wine made from hawthorn berries. - **Baek-se-ju** (백세주) — ₩9,000 Traditional herbal rice wine, known for its complex, earthy flavor. - **Bok-bun-ja** (복분자) — ₩15,000 Sweet, rich Korean black raspberry wine. - **Mal-geun Gang-won** (맑은강원) — ₩5,000 A local Gangwon-do soju, smoother than the national brands. - **Dong-hae** (동해) — ₩5,000 A local soju from Gangwon-do, known for its clean finish. - **Eum-ryo-su** (음료수) — ₩2,000 Non-alcoholic beverages including soda and juice.