Sokcho · Seorak-dong
Seorak-dong Makguksu Houses
Buckwheat noodle restaurants near the Seoraksan park entrance, handy before or after a hike.
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Makguksu
Korean name: 막국수 · makguksu
What is it?
Chilled buckwheat noodles from Gangwon-do, served either in cold broth or mixed with a spicy sauce.
Taste & texture
Refreshing and nutty, sweet-sour-spicy when mixed with sauce.
How to enjoy it
Eat it cold, either in chilled broth or mixed with spicy sauce; add vinegar or mustard to taste.
Ingredients & preparation
Buckwheat noodles topped with vegetables, egg, sesame and sometimes seaweed, in cold broth or sauce.
Traveler tips
A Gangwon-do speciality, especially good in summer.
Where to try it
Makguksu houses around Sokcho and across Gangwon-do.
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