Gangneung 9 Siblings Tofu House: A Hangover Cure with Tofu Hot Pot

9 Siblings Tofu House

강원도 Gangneung 63-2 Songjeong-gil, Gangneung

Business Hours

08:00 – 20:00

Break Time

15:00 – 15:30

Closed

Thursday

I visited 9 Siblings Tofu House to cure my hangover after a night of heavy drinking. I had planned my trip to Gangneung specifically to visit this place, captivated by photos of their tofu hot pot.

I arrived around 11 AM, and there was already a waiting line. It seems there was quite a wait because it was a Saturday. While the restaurant isn’t very small, the nature of the menu means the turnover isn’t fast, which likely contributed to the long wait.

They were also giving away free soybean pulp, so I took a photo. I didn’t open the bag.

While waiting, my friend drank a beverage they bought from a nearby cafe. The americano was so sour it made me want to throw up. If you don’t like acidity, absolutely do not drink it. It was truly an otherworldly taste.

Counting now, it seems there are about 9 tables. I was led to a floor seating table. It was quite crowded, so it felt a bit cramped.

Menu

I originally intended to order the regular tofu hot pot, but the owner strongly recommended the soft tofu hot pot, so I ended up changing my order. I wanted to eat the regular tofu hot pot, but I couldn’t easily refuse the owner’s recommendation.

I also ordered sikhye, but please note that it’s not homemade; it’s a pre-packaged drink from the refrigerator.

The side dishes were incredibly delicious. Each one was so tasty that I could have easily finished a bowl of rice with them. I also ordered half a portion of plain tofu, which was very warm and soft. It was delicious dipped lightly in soy sauce. I couldn’t eat much due to my hangover, but if I weren’t feeling unwell, I would have eaten it all in an instant. I’m glad I only ordered half a portion.

Soft Tofu Hot Pot Arrives

The soft tofu hot pot arrived. After letting it simmer a bit longer, it was the perfect hangover cure. All the ingredients inside were my favorites. Tofu and mushrooms are always a delight.

You can ladle it into your rice bowl like this. It’s heavenly with rice, but even without rice, the hot pot alone was satisfying. The seasoning wasn’t too salty, so the tofu felt like it was taking the place of rice. This is a place I will definitely revisit when I come to Gangneung.

But doesn’t the regular tofu hot pot also look really delicious? I’m looking forward to the taste of cutting the square tofu. It looks so soft, like silken tofu, so it must be incredibly tasty. Someone at another table ordered the cheonggukjang, and the smell was absolutely amazing. On my next visit, I must try a different menu item instead of the soft tofu hot pot.

I highly recommend 9 Siblings Tofu House, a must-visit soft tofu restaurant in Gangneung!