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Sokcho Tourist Fish Market
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Sokcho Tourist Fish Market
Sokcho's combined fish and central market, famous for Manseok dakgangjeong chicken, squid sundae and fresh seafood.
Sokcho Tourist Fish Market, formerly Sokcho Central Market, joins the city's traditional central market with its tourist fish market and is one of the most visited markets on Korea's east coast. It is open late, making it a good stop for dinner.
What to expect
A mix of fresh seafood stalls, dried fish, snack shops and restaurants. Lines form at the best-known food stalls, especially at weekends.
What to eat
Manseok dakgangjeong (sweet, crispy fried chicken), squid sundae (stuffed squid), strawberry mochi, seasoned raw fish (muchimhoe) and jeon pancakes.
Visitor tips
- Open daily from about 8 AM to midnight, though individual shops set their own hours.
- There is a large public car park across from the entrance.
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