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Sinnonhyeon
해화옥 신논현 직영점
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Chodang Tobagi Halmeoni Sundubu
초당토박이할머니순두부
One of the long-running tofu houses in Chodang-dong, the seaside neighborhood where tofu is set with seawater instead of standard coagulants, giving it a delicate, custard-like texture. It's a quiet, homestyle counterpoint to Gangneung's beach and coffee-street crowds.
In short: Chodang Tobagi Halmeoni Sundubu is a Soft tofu restaurant in Chodang-dong · Sundubu Village, Gangneung. The dish to order is Sundubu · seawater-set soft tofu, plain or in a hot pot. Expect about ₩13,000 per person. Open 08:00–20:00. Closed Tuesdays. The Korean name is 초당토박이할머니순두부 and the address is 강원특별자치도 강릉시 초당순두부길 47.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · September 2026
On a food route: Three day trips from Seoul
At a glance₩13,000 per personHours 08:00–20:00Closed Tuesdays
FROM OTHER DINERS
Ratings & reviews on Google
- Kyuwon Leea year ago
Nothing much special about this place. Tofu soups are alright but probably just about average. You could find better places.
- Michelle C2 years ago
Freshly made tofu in a traditional setup place. There are rooms with floor table and rooms with standard table as well. The signature soft tofu stew minimum 2 pax order (KRW12k per pax). We ordered soybean tofu soup as well- tasted very different from our usual miso soup (hard to
- Julie K8 years ago
This is a popular place! I like their set up as it is very traditional. The staff are very friendly and efficient. They make their own tofu and it is extremely delicious!!
Reviews from Google. Shown in part; read the full reviews on Google.
Start with this
Sundubu · seawater-set soft tofu, plain or in a hot pot
A suggested order
Try the fresh, unpressed soft tofu plain with soy sauce first, then move on to the spicier sundubu hot pot.
- Neighborhood
- Chodang-dong · Sundubu Village
- Food style
- Soft tofu
- Station to look up
- Gangneung Station, then taxi or bus to Chodang-dong
- Hours
- 08:00–20:00 (Mon 08:00–15:30)
- Break
- 15:00–17:00
- Closed
- Closed Tuesdays
- Typical spend
- ₩13,000 per person
- Key prices
- Sundubu hot pot ₩13,000; fresh soft tofu ₩10,000
What to know before ordering
It has both a midday break and a Tuesday closure, so check both before planning a visit.
For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
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