Tag: Gangneung

Simple Korean Food with a Beach View


Anmog-Ae (안목애) is a seaweed soup specialty restaurant located by the coast. The interior is simple and spacious, with large windows that overlook the beach, creating a calm and relaxing dining atmosphere.

Orders are placed at the counter near the entrance, after which you are given a pager that buzzes when your food is ready for pickup. The restaurant has a self-service banchan (side dishes) cart offering a variety of options, and refills are available. In addition to the self-service banchan, extra side dishes are also served alongside the main dishes you order.

We ordered the seaweed tofu soup, spicy beef soup, and bibimbap.

The seaweed tofu soup had a light and refreshing broth. The tofu was soft and silky, with a gentle soy flavor that complemented the seaweed well.
The spicy beef soup was well-seasoned, with a rich, hearty broth and a satisfying level of spice.
The bibimbap was flavorful and well-balanced—spicy yet fresh from the vegetables, with umami notes from the seaweed flakes and a pleasant fermented depth from the gochujang and kimchi.

Overall, the food was delicious, comforting, and perfect for a casual meal by the sea.

Anmog-Ae 안목애

34 Changhae-ro 14beon-gil, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea

해안미식 a tofu restaurant

해안미식 is a restaurant specializing in tofu.
The décor is clean and modern, with a minimalist, industrial design and a striking steel façade.

We first came for lunch, but the restaurant was fully booked for a company event, so we returned later for dinner.

We ordered a spicy tofu stew, black sesame tofu, and a potato pancake. The tofu was soft, fresh, and of high quality. The dishes overall were good, though some lacked a bit of depth in flavor.

Nonetheless, it was an interesting experience, especially since I’ve never had a meal where tofu was the main focus of every dish. Gangneung is known for its tofu made with seawater, so it’s definitely worth a try if you’re in the area.

해안미식

https://place.map.kakao.com/1227071799

2633 Gyeonggang-ro, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

Gelato with a Korean Twist: Discover Soontofu’s Flavorful Delights

Nestled just steps away from the famous Gangneung Café Street, Soontofu Gelato offers an unforgettable twist on the classic Italian treat — creamy gelato made with silky soft beancurd sourced locally. Using imported Italian gelato machines, this place perfectly blends Korean tradition with artisanal craft.

Spread across four floors, you’ll find cozy booths on the second floor, spacious round tables for groups on the third, and a rooftop with stunning views of the river and mountains.

The flavors are a delightful mix of Korean classics like black sesame and sweet potato, alongside international favorites such as chocolate, pistachio, and mango. They even serve gelato coffee!

On our visit, we tried black sesame with soft tofu, Nutella, and yogurt gelatos — all light, fluffy, and perfectly balanced. The black sesame paired exceptionally well with the strong, flavorful gelato coffee.

 

Soontofu Gelato