Mountains and east coast
강원Gangwon
The mountain province grows potatoes and buckwheat, and its coast towns of Gangneung and Sokcho add tofu and seafood.
Getting there About 2 hours from Seoul Station to Gangneung by KTX; express buses run to Sokcho.
Signature dishes
Pancakes & fritters
감자전Gamja-jeon
Grated potato pancake from Gangwon, chewy and crisp.
Noodles & dumplings
막국수Makguksu
Rustic buckwheat noodles from Gangwon, served cold with a spicy sauce or broth.
Egg
Soups & stews
순두부찌개Sundubu-jjigae
Silky soft tofu in a fiery red broth, with a raw egg cracked in at the table.
SeafoodEgg
Grill & fried
닭강정Dakgangjeong
Bite-size fried chicken tossed in a sticky sweet glaze, sold by the cup in markets.
Chicken
Also look for
- 초당순두부 Chodang sundubu, soft tofu made with seawater
- 오징어순대 Ojingeo-sundae, stuffed squid from Sokcho