Yeongokkkukjeogutang

Yeongokkkukjeogutang is a Korean restaurant located in Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si, Gangwon, and is known for its ttukbaegi (earthen pot) soup made with kkukjeogu (a freshwater fish), served with potato rice and hand-pulled dough flakes. It is near Jumunjin Beach and is popular among travelers.

Highlights

• The kkukjeogutang ttukbaegi contains kkukjeogu along with soy sauce made from rural red chili beans, green onions, mushrooms, perilla leaves, etc., giving a clean aftertaste, and potato rice and hand-pulled dough flakes are provided by default, making it a hearty meal.
• The fried sweetfish has a crispy texture that goes well with the kkukjeogutang broth, and the seafood scallion pancake is considered a delicacy as the texture of the seafood comes alive the more you chew.
• The buckwheat pancake has a long-lasting savory flavor and is good to eat with the soup, and the seating is at low tables, allowing you to dine in a comfortable atmosphere.
• Parking is convenient, and the store is spacious as a two-story building, making it easy for travelers to visit without burden.

Key information

What sets it apart

• It's not a Gangneung menu you've already tried many times like Chodang sundubu or jang kalguksu, so it definitely feels like you had a different kind of meal on your Gangneung trip. — Reviews mentioning local preference
• Many say the broth is savory and refreshing rather than fishy, so even first-timers with freshwater fish soup can enjoy it without much burden. — Reviews saying the broth has no fishy taste and is clean
• Potato rice comes with it, and mixing it into the soup broth makes it filling and adds to the Gangwon-do feel. — Reviews mentioning the harmony of potato rice and broth
• It opens early in the morning, so it's good as a hangover cure before leaving Gangneung or as breakfast before heading up toward Jumunjin. — Reviews noting early morning business hours

Compared to nearby places

• Donghwagadeun Bonjeom
  Here: Donghwagadeun is so famous for its jjamppong sundubu that many people go there on Gangneung trips, but Yeongokkkukjeogutang serves kkukjeogu-tang, a less common local food, so it feels like a more special meal.
  Donghwagadeun Bonjeom: Donghwagadeun is widely known as a representative restaurant of Chodang Sundubu Village, so it's easier to choose than Yeongokkkukjeogutang for first-time visitors to Gangneung.
• Geumseonghaejangguk
  Here: If Geumseonghaejangguk is a place for a hearty hangover cure with ox-head soup, Yeongokkkukjeogutang feels like eating Gangneung local food at the same time, making it more memorable as a travel meal.
  Geumseonghaejangguk: At Geumseonghaejangguk, the menu is immediately understandable for people specifically looking for morning soup, but kkukjeogu-tang needs explanation for first-timers.
• Haeseonghoetjip
  Here: Haeseonghoetjip feels like a seafood soup place with samsuki-tang and altang, while Yeongokkkukjeogutang serves kkukjeogu-tang, which is even more unfamiliar in Gangneung, so it suits people looking for a different taste better.
  Haeseonghoetjip: Haeseonghoetjip is easy to find near Jungang Market and easy to combine with market browsing, but Yeongokkkukjeogutang requires going separately to the north of Gangneung.

Good to know

• It's not a location you can easily walk to like famous places near Gangneung Station or Jungang Market, so those traveling without a car have to make a special trip.
• It's not a place with many kid-friendly menu items like tonkatsu, bulgogi, or mild baekban, so it may be hit or miss depending on children's tastes.

Frequently asked questions

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