Braised Country Herbal Chicken @Tojongdak, Sokcho

*Phew*..Really hard to find out what is the shop name that I had this nice braised country herbal chicken and the location of it when you din know how to read korean -_-"' I managed to use the virtual korean keyboard and figure out the name. You guys can try it..it's so kewl to try type it as though you know korean..lolo

원조털보네 (Tojongdak)

Been searching for 털보네토종닭 or 원조털보네 in google and all results come out is really "kiri kuru" to me (sorry, when I dun understand anything..I usually said is kiri kuru..haha)

This shop is really secluded in countryside where we can't go in with our tour couch.

We have to separate into small groups to take turns sit a small shuttle van which can fits about 10 ppl at one time in order to reach the shop.

See..this shop really is in countryside..really different experience to enjoy your meal

Our sumptuous braised country herbal chicken meal with porridge is served...

Yummy...got big potatoes some more...my fav!

Closer look of the braised country herbal chicken soup

There are lotsa of side dishes too..

Till now no idea what is this...taste like jelly. Anyone can tell me?

Yummy tofu

Dunno what paste is this..dun dare to try

Red kimchi...but i like the white kimchi more

My fav...white kimchi (the one at the top)..so far this shop is the only one I saw got white kimchi that taste so nice! And white kimchi is not spicy too

They have porridge in this nice bowl..but yucks..I hate porridge..dun get me wrong that this porridge sucks but just i dun like any porridge

Why is ahjumma bum in the photo??? Haizz..

Okla..a photo of boyfie and me without ahjumma bum inside

More photos of the shop...we have to sit on the floor and eat..

 

For those who plans to go Sokcho or on the way to Alpensia Holiday Inn, you should drop by this shop and experience this delicious braised country herbal chicken. Its really worth the typical Korean country side experience!

How to get here?
원조털보네토종닭 
Address: 282 Joyang-dong, Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do, South Korea 
Phone:+82 33-635-7016 (033-636-3500)
Opening Hours: 10:00 to 22:00 (all year) 
Website: http://tojongdak.kr/ (all in Korean language, get someone who knows how to read it)

Map credit to sogang89

Name card credit to sogang89

*Check here for the summary of my 2012 Korea+Jeju Trip itinerary.

Teddy Bear Farm @Sokcho

Located in Sokcho, the Teddy Bear Farm Gallery offers a glimpse into the unique lifestyle of Sokcho through teddy bears: teddy bears are displayed mountain-climbing, skiing, playing golf, riding a boat from Abai Village to downtown, working hard on a squid fishing boat, sun tanning, or even defending the country. It is a must-visit for Teddy Bear lovers! Visitor can also purchase their favorite teddy bears at the gift shop.

According to our tour guide about the history of teddy bears: "teddy" got its name from the US President Theodore Roosevelt, whose nickname is "Teddy". 

Compound outside the Teddy Bear Farm

Teddy Bear Farm sign outside

Teddy Bear Farm signboard outside

A photo before going in..

So many huge teddy bears...some bigger and taller than me

Luv all the teddy bears especially the one in traditional costume- hanbok

More of teddies in different costumes

Outside the farm house, there is more teddy bear figurines..but due to the bad weather...is raining, so I did manage to go out and snap more photos. Only a few shots from inside the farm house.

Address: Gangwon-do Sokcho-si Nohak-dong 1073-66

Tel: +82-33-636-3680

Directions: 

Take an intercity bus to Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal. From the bus stop near Subok Tower, take local bus 3-1. Get off at Hakseopyeong (3-min walk)

Operating Hours: 10:00 to 18:00

Closed on Tuesday (No days off in late July to mid August)

Admission Fees: 

• Adult: KRW 5,000 / Group KRW 4,000 (~RM12)
• Youths: KRW 4,000 / Group KRW 3,000
• Children: KRW 3,000 / Group KRW 2,000 

*Check here for the summary of my 2012 Korea+Jeju Trip itinerary.

8 Days 6 Nights in Korea & Jeju Island

Annyeong Haseyo!!! I just back from my 8 days 6 Nights trip to Korea + Jeju Island on 22 to 29 Nov 2012 via Apple Tour. How fast time flies when I was looking forward and counting down the days, minutes and seconds to go there and now....I'm back - facing reality *hmph*

Here is the summary itinerary throughout the 8 days in Korea via MAS airline.

Food & Hotel:

	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Hotel
Day 1 (22/11)	-	-	-	On Board
Day 2 (23/11)	Meal on board	Shabu-shabu with Dolsot Bibimbap	Stew squid & pork	Del Pino Sorak Hotel
Day 3 (24/11)	Hotel	Braised Country Herbal Chicken	Korean Pork BBQ	Alpensia Holiday Inn
Day 4 (25/11)	Hotel	Pan Fried Spicy Chicken	Abalone Soup In Claypot + Korean Pancake	Jeju Oriental Hotel
Day 5 (26/11)	Hotel	Black Pork Bulgogi	Ginseng Chicken Soup	Jeju Oriental Hotel
Day 6 (27/11)	Abalone Porridge	Jajangmyeon	Mini Hanjeongsik	Best Western Guro
Day 7 (28/11)	Hotel	Live King Crab + Abalone	Burger King	Best Western Guro
Day 8 (29/11)	Udon Noodle	Meal on board	-	-

Day 1 (22/11): KL -> Incheon

Day 2 (23/11):

• Kimchi Making DIY + Hanbok wearing
• Euna Farm: Tractor Riding + Ice Cream Making + Feeding Animal
• Teddy Bear Farm @Sokcho

Day 3 (24/11):

• Mt. Sorak National Park
• Shinhuengsa Temple
• Ocean 700 Hot Spring Water Park

Day 4 (25/11):

• Gyeongbok Palace
• Gimpo Airport -> Jeju Island

Day 5 (26/11):

• Jeju Hanyeo Museum
• Seongsan Sunrise Peak
• Korean Movie "All In" Shooting Place (Seopjikoji Hill)
• Jeju Folk Village
• Trick Art Museum
• Mysterious Road (Dokkaebi Road)
• Yongduam Dragon's Head Rock

Day 6 (27/11):

• Jeju -> Gimpo Airport
• Yongin Everland
• Dongdaemun

Day 7 (28/11):

• National Ginseng Outlet
• Cosmetic Duty Free
• HD-1 Shop
• Sarangchae (Presidential Museum)
• Myeongdong (명동)
• Nanta Show

Day 8 (29/11):

• Local products & Souvenir Store
• Incheon Airport -> KL

Extra Features:

• Lotteria - Fast Food Outlet in Korea
• Shopping Haul @Korea
• Preparation for Korea Trip