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Maeja Sikdang (매자식당)

매자식당

8.4
★★★★☆ 4.3 (536 reviews)
매자식당 1
Cuisine
Vietnamese (베트남 음식점)
District
Sokcho (속초시) , Gangwon
Address
Gangwon-do Sokcho-si Beonyeongro105beon-gil 17-2

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Why go
Maeja Sikdang is a Vietnamese restaurant on Byeongyeong-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, originally established in Yeongnang-dong before relocating to its current site.
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Visit tip
Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Maeja Sikdang is a Vietnamese restaurant on Byeongyeong-ro in Sokcho, Gangwon-do, originally established in Yeongnang-dong before relocating to its current site. The signature hanwoo (Korean beef) pho features a clear yet deeply flavorful broth topped with thick-cut beef shank that is tender and infused with rich umami. Nasi goreng is a standout menu item that consistently surprises diners with its quality. Bun cha and cha gio (seafood spring rolls) are fried to order, maintaining a crisp texture. The nuoc mam sauce is well-balanced, and spice levels are kept moderate to suit Korean palates without sacrificing authenticity. The children's egg fried rice is seasoned mildly enough to please young diners, and morning glory stir-fry leans noticeably sweet, making it a matter of personal preference. The Tabling app is available for queue registration. Weekend lunch draws the longest waits; arriving before noon or after 1:30 PM sidesteps the peak entirely and gives first access to the daily hanwoo broth before it deepens too far with the afternoon simmer.

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