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Gangneung Jjamppong Sundubu Donghwa Garden
A Village staple known for inventing jjamppong — soft tofu mellowing a fiery, smoky jjamppong broth.
GangwonKorean Food > Tofu / Sundubu
4.2
(23 reviews)A longtime favorite in Village, credited locally as the originator of 'jjamppong ' (spicy jjamppong-style broth served with soft tofu). It draws long lines even on weekday mornings. The signature 'Wonjo Jjam-sun' pairs smoky, chili-forward jjamppong broth with pillowy , while the milder 'Chodubu' lets the delicate taste of tofu shine. Note: the Wonjo Jjam-sun is served from 08:30 to 19:00.
Local Tips
- •Signature 'Wonjo Jjam-sun' blends smoky jjamppong broth with pillowy Chodang sundubu
- •Popular enough to form lines even on weekday mornings; parking and takeout available
- •Order the Wonjo Jjam-sun (served 08:30–19:00) and try the milder Chodubu to taste true Chodang tofu
Menu
Donghwa Garden Gochuji (packaged pickled chilies)22,000 KRW
Modubu (half block of tofu)6,000 KRW
Modubu (whole block of tofu)12,000 KRW
Modubu (packaged)11,000 KRW
(soft tofu, packaged)10,000 KRW
Sunmul Kimchi 2.5kg (packaged)23,000 KRW
An Song-ja 100% 1kg (packaged)22,000 KRW
An Song-ja Kit (packaged)18,000 KRW
An Song-ja (for 2+ people)12,000 KRW
Spicy (breakfast menu)11,000 KRW
Wonjo Jjam-sun (Jjamppong )15,000 KRW
Chodubu ( set meal)12,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Tofu / Sundubu
- Address
- Donghwa Garden, 15 Chodang Sundubu-gil 77beon-gil, Gangneung, Gangwon Province
- Operating Hours
- Sun, Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat 07:00–19:00 (closed Wed)
- Phone
- 0507-1432-9885
- Website
- Visit Website →
- Facilities
- Takeout,Parking available
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Glossary
- Cheonggukjang
- A pungent, very savory fermented soybean paste (chunkier and stronger than doenjang) often sold as a ready-to-eat paste or kit.
- Chodang
- A regional style of soft tofu from Gangneung (Chodang) prized for its delicate texture; commonly served as a simple set meal (Chodang sundubu baekban).
- Jjambbong
- A spicy seafood-based stew/noodle dish (originally a noodle soup) known for a chili-forward broth and generous seafood; here served in a sundubu-style stew.
- Sundubu
- Silken (unpressed) tofu with a very soft, custard-like texture, used in hot stews called sundubu-jjigae.
