Cuisine

Barley Rice (보리밥 전문점)

District

Sokcho (속초시) , Gangwon

Address

Gangwon-do Sokcho-si Beopdae-ro 34

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Why go

Geuriun Boribap is a barley rice set-meal restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, featuring an array of local mountain greens and a wholesome Korean table setting.

Best for

Group meal or a shared table

Visit tip

Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Geuriun Boribap is a barley rice set-meal restaurant in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, featuring an array of local mountain greens and a wholesome Korean table setting. The core meal involves mixing barley rice with a basketful of seasoned namul (wild greens), accompanied by a hearty cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) or doenjang jjigae. Grilled mackerel on a stone grate and rolled egg omelet come as part of the standard course, requiring no additional orders. House-made kimchi and yeolmu kimchi are well-fermented and complement the rice perfectly, with free refills available for all banchan except mackerel and egg roll. After the meal, mildly sweetened sikhye (rice punch) is served as dessert, and sungyung (scorched rice tea) replaces plain water for a nutty finish. The owner's homemade doenjang is also sold on site, allowing visitors to recreate the restaurant's flavors at home. The restaurant first gained traction among Gangwon-do locals rather than tourists, and repeat customers from the province still make up a significant share of diners. The restaurant suits Sokcho travelers seeking a nourishing, home-cooked alternative to processed food, and its proximity to central Sokcho makes it easy to fit into a day of sightseeing. Weekday lunch hours allow for unhurried dining, but weekends and peak lunch periods regularly see waits of 30 minutes or more, so getting there early pays off.