Chodang-dong · Sundubu Village / Soft tofu
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.
Korea on a Plate · Monthly 30 · October 2026
On a food route: Three day trips from Seoul
Sundubu · seawater-set soft tofu, plain or in a hot pot
Try the fresh, unpressed soft tofu plain with soy sauce first, then move on to the spicier sundubu hot pot.
What a visitor needs to know before going. Google Maps listing checked 2026-10-04; prices and stations from our own records.
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.
FROM OTHER DINERS
Nothing much special about this place. Tofu soups are alright but probably just about average. You could find better places.
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
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.
NEAR YOU
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Try the fresh, unpressed soft tofu plain with soy sauce first, then move on to the spicier sundubu hot pot.
Expect about ₩13,000 per person. Sundubu hot pot ₩13,000; fresh soft tofu ₩10,000.
08:00–20:00. Closed Tuesdays.
Chodang Tobagi Halmeoni Sundubu is at 47 Chodangsundubu-gil, Gangneung in Gangneung. In Korean the address is 강원특별자치도 강릉시 초당순두부길 47. The nearest station is Gangneung Station, then taxi or bus to Chodang-dong.
Chodang Tobagi Halmeoni Sundubu suits Early breakfast, Not spicy, Worth the trip.
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