How many restaurants are there in Sokcho?
Per MOIS licensing data, 2,887 restaurants are currently operating in Sokcho, and the oldest permit on record dates back to 1968. From 523 search candidates, each was checked against that registry for active status and location, leaving 335 verified places, which were then scored on the same published criteria.
COMPAREThe 10 picks at a glance
| Name | Signature menu | Visitor reviews | Parking | Hours | First permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88생선구이seafood | 생선구이 (1인) (모듬정식) 20,000 KRW | 7,732Naver visitors | Available | Fri 08:30 - 20:15 | 1984 |
| 함흥냉면옥naengmyeon (cold noodles) | 물냉면 12,000 KRW | 2,431Naver visitors | Available | Fri 10:30 - 20:30 | 1987 |
| 단천식당sundae (blood sausage) | 명태회냉면 10,000 KRW | 7,980Naver visitors | Not available | Fri 08:30 - 19:00 | 1979 |
| 코끼리분식bunsik (Korean snacks) | 떡볶이 5,000 KRW | 6,355Naver visitors | Not available | Fri 09:30 - 20:00 | 1993 |
| 송도물회hoe (Korean sashimi) | 물회덮밥 18,000 KRW | 857Naver visitors | Available | Fri 09:00 - 21:00 | 1979 |
| 수빈이네찜seafood | 가오리찜 (소) 50,000 KRW | 4,947Naver visitors | Available | Fri 11:00 - 20:30 | 2000 |
| 섭죽마을haejang-guk (hangover soup) | 홍게죽 13,000 KRW | 2,527Naver visitors | Available | Fri 07:00 - 16:00 | 2001 |
| 정든식당noodles | 장칼국수 9,000 KRW | 1,561Naver visitors | Available | Fri 10:00 - 15:00 | 1994 |
| 사돈집seafood | 물곰탕(1인분) 30,000 KRW | 2,136Naver visitors | Available | Fri 08:00 - 15:00 | 1997 |
| 전원식당Korean | 두루치기(2인이상) 15,000 KRW | 918Naver visitors | Available | Fri 09:00 - 18:00 | 1997 |
First-permit years reflect the earliest licensing record matched to the current business; permits can carry over through ownership changes, so they may differ from the brand's age. Naver and Google review figures are reference only and were not used for selection; Kakao Map user response was part of the the published scoring criteria. Naver figures verified 2026-08-07; Google figures are fetched when the page is generated (source: Google Maps). Unverified items are left blank.
PICKSThe 10 picks, one by one
88생선구이
A seafood restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 9 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1984. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
함흥냉면옥
A naengmyeon (cold noodles) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1987. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
단천식당
A sundae (blood sausage) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1979. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
코끼리분식
A bunsik (Korean snacks) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1993. Kakao Map lists parking as unavailable.
송도물회
A hoe (Korean sashimi) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1979. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
수빈이네찜
A seafood restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2000. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
섭죽마을
A haejang-guk (hangover soup) restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 2001. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
정든식당
A noodles restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 5 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1994. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
사돈집
A seafood restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. Of the 10 visitor reviews we sampled, 3 mention waiting in line. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
전원식당
A Korean restaurant. Kakao Map lists its menu and prices. The earliest permit on the licensing record matched to this location is 1997. Kakao Map lists parking as available.
Frequently asked questions
Which Sokcho restaurants on this list have parking?
Of the 10 picks, parking is listed as available (per Kakao Map) at: 88생선구이, 함흥냉면옥, 송도물회, 수빈이네찜, 섭죽마을, 정든식당, 사돈집, 전원식당.
How was this list selected?
We collected 523 candidates via 24 Kakao keyword searches, verified each against Korea's official business registry (MOIS licensing data), and removed 6 duplicate brands. The 335 qualified places were then scored on years in operation (50 points), Kakao Map review count (30 points), and listing completeness for menu, hours, and parking (20 points). The 10 highest scores are listed here. It is a data-driven recommendation, not an official ranking.
Are the restaurant names in Korean?
Yes. Names and addresses keep their official Korean spelling so you can paste them into Kakao Map, Naver Map, or Google Maps directly.
What if the information has changed?
Menus, prices, and hours can change. Everything is dated to the verification date shown, and we re-verify and update when corrections come in.