EasyTicket Sokcho Tourist & Fisheries Market Fried Chicken Alley
📍 중앙동, Sokcho
This permanent market sits in the middle of downtown Sokcho, bringing together seafood from the East Sea and local foods. Its basement and aboveground shopping arcades connect to alley markets, so you can look around without getting too wet on rainy days.
The busiest stretch for tourists is the alley lined with dakgangjeong shops. More than ten stalls sit side by side, with slightly different batter thicknesses and levels of spicy sauce, so many people choose by taste or buy from several to share.
Beyond dakgangjeong, the same row has snacks like ojingeo sundae (stuffed squid sausage), abai sundae (a local blood-sausage specialty), and sulppang (rice yeast cake). Most stalls are set up mainly for takeout, so many visitors buy food to eat at their lodging or on the move.
Visitor information
| Address | 강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 12 (속초관광수산시장) |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Varies by store; dakgangjeong shops are generally open 10:00~20:00 |
| Closed days | Varies by store (the market as a whole operates year-round) |
| Admission | Check official information |
| Parking | Use the market parking lot; some stores provide parking discount tickets |
| Contact | 033-633-3501 |
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Useful tips
- Dakgangjeong gets soggy over time, so it's best to buy it right before you move on.
- Famous shops have long lines, but other shops in the same alley usually have shorter waits.
- Ask for half spicy and half mild, and it's easier to share.
- Save your purchase receipts; collecting them can get you a parking discount.
- The market is covered by a roof, making it easy to switch to this plan on rainy days.
Frequently asked questions
Is it okay to carry dakgangjeong around for a long time?
The fried coating gets soggy and the sauce soaks in, changing the texture. It's better to buy it that evening or right before you move on; if you plan to carry it for a long time, ask to have the sauce packed separately.
