Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Main Branch

This sundubu specialist sits at the entrance to Chodang Sundubu Village. As the name suggests, its signature dish is jjamppong sundubu, made by simmering soft tofu in a spicy jjamppong broth; if spice is a concern, choose the unseasoned Chodang sundubu instead. The menu is fairly simple, mostly sundubu and modubu.

It opens from 8 a.m., so many visitors who arrive in Gangneung early use it for their first meal. There is a break time from 2:30 to 3 p.m., so avoid awkward mid-afternoon timing, and the dedicated parking lot in front makes it relatively easy to come by car.

Visitor information

Opening hours and prices can change. For items marked “Check official information,” confirm the details through the official channel before visiting.

Useful tips

• • It opens at 8 a.m., making it good for a first meal; go in the morning if you want to avoid the lunch peak.
• • Break time runs from 2:30 to 3 p.m., so if you arrive then, you'll have to wait.
• • If spicy food is hard for you, order plain white Chodang sundubu instead of jjamppong sundubu.
• • There is a dedicated parking lot, but turnover is slow during mealtimes.
• • Other sundubu restaurants also line Chodang Sundubu-gil, so if the wait is long, it's fine to move elsewhere.

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