Gongganae Gamja Ongsimi 공가네감자옹심이
Yangyang · Yangyang Town & Namdaecheon · Meal
Ongsimi are small, chewy dumplings made from grated potato, a mountain-village staple of Gangwon, and here they float in a light, savoury broth that is especially comforting in cold weather. Alongside, the crisp-edged potato pancake and the local squid sundae with a crunchy rice crust round out the table. The shop is tucked in the market lane, so it feels like eating where locals have long eaten.
Portions are filling and prices modest. Be aware of the afternoon break from three to five and early evening closing, which catches people out. It is a pleasant way to taste a regional dish without any fuss or expensive ingredients.
It is inside the market lanes, so walk from the market car park. Buses stop in town, within about ten minutes on foot. (Show a driver: 공가네감자옹심이)
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 공가네감자옹심이
- Best time to visit
- Lunch before 3 p.m., or step in after the break around 5 p.m.
- Pair it with
- Yangyang Traditional Market surrounds it, and Nolja Daege is on the same street.
- Great for
- Friends, Families with kids, Parents
- Local tip
- Potato ongsimi dumpling soup, potato pancake and nurungji squid sundae in the market alleys. It breaks between 3 and 5 p.m. and closes before 7.