Cuisine

Noodles (음식점)

District

Sokcho (속초시) , Gangwon

Address

Gangwon-do Sokcho-si Joyang-dong Cheongchohoban-ro 76

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Why go

Soya Samgyori Dongchimi Makguksu is a buckwheat noodle restaurant on Cheongchohoban-ro in Sokcho's Joyang-dong, recognized as one of the city's most popular makguksu destination...

Best for

A focused meal stop

Visit tip

Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

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Soya Samgyori Dongchimi Makguksu is a buckwheat noodle restaurant on Cheongchohoban-ro in Sokcho's Joyang-dong, recognized as one of the city's most popular makguksu destinations among locals and increasingly among tourists as well. The restaurant's distinctive approach provides each table with icy dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth and seasoning paste separately, allowing guests to customize their own bowls - creating either mul-makguksu (broth-based) or bibim-makguksu (mixed) style by adjusting the ratio of dongchimi, gochujang sauce, and other condiments. The dongchimi broth is clean and understated with a natural savory depth, while the buckwheat noodles carry a pleasant nutty fragrance. The restaurant is frequently compared to the more famous Baekchon Makguksu nearby; where Baekchon's dongchimi tends toward sweetness, Soya's default flavor profile is more restrained and savory, giving diners the freedom to fine-tune sweetness and spice to personal preference. Following the house-recommended recipe yields a gentle, subtly flavored bowl, while adding more gochujang creates a bolder bibim experience. Banchan includes a clean, not-too-sweet baek-kimchi and meat-forward mandu. The interior is large, modern, and spotless, with robot servers adding a novelty element. Ample parking is available. A major practical advantage over Baekchon is the significantly shorter wait time, and the restaurant's later evening hours make it a convenient option for travelers arriving in Sokcho for a late dinner.