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Hamheung Makguksu (함흥막국수)
A Sokcho institution serving -style with handmade noodles and a rich bone-based sauce, plus regional treats like ojingeo-sundae and seasoned pollock.
GangwonKorean Food > Makguksu
4.0
(38 reviews)Started by an owner whose family hails from the northern I-buk/Wonsan region, this Sokcho restaurant has been serving northern-style flavors for years. They insist on traditional suta-myeon (handmade, hand-pulled) noodles that are chewy without being tough. The sauce for the is built on a meat-and-bone broth seasoned with gochugaru (chili flakes), garlic, soy sauce and ginger — the slow-simmered bone stock (sagol mixed with other bones) gives it a deep umami. The signature hoe- tops basic buckwheat noodles with seasoned pollock (myeongtae hoe), adding a springy texture and a bright, slightly sweet-spicy finish. It pairs well with soft, sliced pork , and — being in Sokcho — the restaurant also sells ojingeo-sundae (squid sundae), so you can sample several local specialties in one sitting.
Local Tips
- •Handmade suta-myeon (hand-pulled) noodles give the makguksu a springy chew without toughness
- •Try the signature Hamheung hoe-makguksu — buckwheat noodles topped with seasoned pollock — and pair it with sliced pork suyuk
- •Open daily 10:00–20:00; takeout and reservations available — order extra noodles (sari) or a large (gopbaegi) if you're hungry
Menu
Galbitang (갈비탕) — Beef short-rib soup14,000 KRW
Gonggi-bap (공기밥) — Steamed rice1,000 KRW
Dwaejigogi (돼지고기수육, Large) — Tender boiled pork (large)30,000 KRW
Dwaejigogi (돼지고기수육, Small) — Tender boiled pork (small)15,000 KRW
Manduguk (만두국) — Dumpling soup9,000 KRW
Myeongtae Hoe 1kg (명태회 1kg) — Seasoned pollock sashimi (1kg)35,000 KRW
Mulnaengmyeon (물냉면) — Cold buckwheat noodles in chilled broth11,000 KRW
Ojingeo Sundae (오징어순대) — Squid stuffed with seasoned noodles and vegetables (Sokcho specialty)18,000 KRW
Yukgae Galbitang (육개갈비탕) — Hearty beef & short-rib soup14,000 KRW
Yukgaejang Manduguk (육개만두국) — Spicy beef soup with dumplings11,000 KRW
Yukgaejang (육개장, Regular) — Spicy shredded beef soup11,000 KRW
Jjin Mandu (찐만두) — Steamed dumplings8,000 KRW
(bibim) (함흥막국수(비빔), Extra) — Spicy mixed buckwheat noodles (large)9,000 KRW
(bibim) (함흥막국수(비빔), Regular) — Spicy mixed buckwheat noodles8,000 KRW
Mul (함흥물막국수, Extra) — Cold buckwheat noodle soup (large)9,000 KRW
Mul (함흥물막국수, Regular) — Cold buckwheat noodle soup8,000 KRW
Hoe (함흥회냉면, Large) — Cold noodles topped with seasoned raw pollock (large)12,000 KRW
Hoe (함흥회냉면, Regular) — Cold noodles topped with seasoned raw pollock11,000 KRW
Hoe (extra noodles) (함흥회냉면(사리)) — Extra noodle portion6,000 KRW
Hoe (함흥회막국수, Large) — topped with seasoned pollock (large)11,000 KRW
Hoe (함흥회막국수, Regular) — topped with seasoned pollock10,000 KRW
Hoe (extra noodles) (함흥회막국수(사리)) — Extra noodle portion5,000 KRW
Practical Information
- Category
- Korean Food > Makguksu
- Address
- 3 Jungang-ro 54beon-gil, Sokcho, Gangwon Province
- Operating Hours
- Daily 10:00 ~ 20:00
- Phone
- 0507-1438-6713
- Website
- Visit Website →
- Facilities
- Takeout,Reservations available
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Glossary
- Gopbaegi / 곱배기
- A larger portion size — useful to request if you're very hungry or sharing.
- Hamheung
- A regional style (from Hamheung) known for chewier noodles and bold, slightly tangy/peppery dressings in cold‑noodle dishes.
- Makguksu
- Cold buckwheat noodles, often served in spicy (bibim) or chilled broth (mul) styles.
- Naengmyeon
- Cold noodle dishes; hoe‑naengmyeon includes raw fish (hoe) as a topping.
- Sari / 사리
- Extra noodles you can add to many Korean noodle soups and cold‑noodle dishes.
- Suyuk
- Slices of boiled pork served cold or at room temperature, usually for sharing with sauces.
