Sokcho Octopus Rice Soup
속초문어국밥
A no-frills octopus specialist across from the Sokcho Jungang Market, serving hearty bowls of octopus rice soup since 2008. The signature gukbap comes with tender sliced octopus in a rich, steaming broth — dip the octopus briefly and eat before it toughens.
Visited by HeySeorak on 📖 Owner story included
Best For
Hearty local meals and first-time visitors
Area
Tourist Fishery Market
Price
₩₩ Mid-range
Reviewed by HeySeorak Editorial · Updated
Info
43 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon
강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 43
Closed every Wednesday. Opens early — can sell out before closing.
The Story
⚠️ RESEARCHED LISTING — This spot has not been personally interviewed by HeySeorak. Data is compiled from public sources (Naver Place, review sites, visitor reports) and may not reflect the owner's own words or current details. We plan to visit and verify in person.
Start with these dishes
The best first order for understanding what makes this place worth visiting.
Blanched Octopus Platter
문어숙회
Lightly blanched whole octopus, sliced and served with dipping sauces. The texture is soft and tender — a Sokcho seafood staple.
Octopus Rice Soup
문어국밥
A steaming bowl of rich broth with tender sliced octopus, rice, and vegetables. Dip the octopus briefly in the hot soup and eat right away — it toughens if left too long.
How to order here
A simple flow for first-time visitors who want to order confidently.
Step 1
Order one signature first
If it is your first visit, start with Blanched Octopus Platter. It is the easiest way to understand what this place is known for.
Step 2
Add a second dish for balance
Octopus Rice Soup usually rounds out the meal well, especially if your table wants both a safe choice and something more local.
Step 3
Use the menu as a script
Open the English menu and point to the exact item names if ordering feels awkward.
More from the menu
View full English menu →Raw Beef Bibimbap
육회비빔밥
Bibimbap topped with fresh Korean raw beef (yukhoe), sesame oil, and a raw egg yolk.
Korean Hanwoo Raw Beef
한우육회
Premium Korean Hanwoo beef served raw, seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and topped with pine nuts and egg yolk.
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