From the sea to the market
Sokcho Tourist Fish Market, also called Sokcho Central Market (속초중앙시장), is known for seafood and local dishes. The market's website introduces dakgangjeong (sweet and spicy crispy fried chicken), squid sundae, Abai sundae and salted seafood.
Choosing chicken in Dakjeon Alley
The official guide calls the chicken area 닭전골목 (Dakjeon Alley). Vendors sell dakgangjeong as well as fresh chicken. Ask each stall about spice level, packaging, prices and wait times rather than trusting an unverified ranking. Shops may offer different menus and hours.
Explore nearby food lanes
The sundae alley features Sokcho-style stuffed squid and other sundae dishes; another lane showcases salted seafood. Use the market's own alley map to plan a short stroll.
Before you go
The official address is 12 Jungang-ro 147beon-gil, Sokcho-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (강원특별자치도 속초시 중앙로147번길 12). The market website lists parking hours as 08:00–21:00 and describes vouchers for purchases of KRW 10,000 or more, up to two vouchers / one hour per car per day. These hours apply to parking, not to all individual shops. Recheck fees, voucher eligibility and shop schedules locally.