Donghwa Garden Main Branch (Jjamppong Sundubu) 강릉짬뽕순두부 동화가든 본점
Gangneung · Gyeongpo & Chodang · Meal
Chodang is known for soft tofu made with filtered seawater, and this restaurant is where a local twist took off: the same silky curds served in a red, seafood-rich jjamppong broth. It tastes like a spicy stew with the gentleness of tofu, and it arrives bubbling with squid and mussels. The plain white version is also on the menu for anyone who dislikes heat.
Meals come with side dishes you can top up. Lines form on weekends, so a mid-afternoon visit is wise. Prices may change; cards are usually accepted.
Getting there
From Gangneung Station (강릉역) it is about a 20-minute taxi ride toward the Chodang area. A parking lot is available for guests.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 강릉짬뽕순두부 동화가든 본점
- Best time to visit
- Late morning on weekdays or a mid-afternoon meal to skip the lunch queue.
- Pair it with
- Heo Gyun & Heo Nanseolheon Memorial Park is a short walk away, and Cafe Toenmaru is nearby for coffee.
- Great for
- Friends, Families with kids
- Local tip
- This is the original home of jjamppong sundubu, soft tofu in a spicy seafood broth. Expect a line at weekend lunch, so go at opening or mid-afternoon.
- Reservations
- Walk-in queue; check the on-site waiting system