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Soups & stews · Jungang Market, Abai Village & Beach, Sokcho

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A morning-only fish soup house on the Yeongnang coast near Dongmyeong Port. It is known for mul-gomtang, a clear radish soup with soft, jelly-like snailfish (mulgomchi), a classic Sokcho hangover cure; braised skate (gaori-jorim) and braised flounder are the other favorites.

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Waiting

30-60 min wait
Just join the line

Weekend mornings can mean around 40 groups and an hour's wait. Write your name on the list at the door, or arrive for the 8 am opening.· 4 reviews

What to order

📖 What is Gaori-jjim (braised skate)?
  • Mul-gomtang (snailfish soup)물곰탕

    The signature.

  • Gaori-jorim (braised skate)가오리조림
  • Gajami-jorim (braised flounder)가자미조림

How much to order

  • 👤 1A bowl of mul-gomtang.
  • 👤 2Mul-gomtang plus one braised fish to share.
  • 👤 3–4Mul-gomtang for each, plus braised skate and flounder.

Why it's famous

  • Blue RibbonListed in the Blue Ribbon Survey.· 4 reviews
  • On TVFeatured on TV, including My Little Old Boy (Miusae).· 3 reviews

Good to know

  • The small car park fills quickly and the lane often backs up.· 2 reviews
  • Open 8 am to 3 pm only; closed Thursdays. It can close early when food runs out.· 4 reviews

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Where this comes from (19 reviews)

Summarized in our own words from Korean diners' blog reviews; each fact is backed by at least two reviews. Last checked 2026-11-11.