Want to experience the real flavors and vibes of Seoul?
Let’s dive into a traditional market tour!
1. Gwangjang Market (광장시장)
One of Seoul's oldest Markets!
Don't miss the famous Mayak Gimbap &
Crispy Bindaetteok!
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Subway Line 1
Jongno 5-ga Station
Exit 8
🍽️ Must Try Foods 🍽️
Mayak Gimbap
Bindaetteok
(Mung Bean Pancake)
Yukhoe
(Beef Tartare)
2. Namdaemun Market (남대문시장)
Namdaemun is packed with great finds and
even better food.
Try the legendary Kalguksu Alley!
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Subway Line 4
Hoehyeon Station
Exit 5
🍽️ Must Try Foods 🍽️
Kalguksu 칼국수
(Hand-cut, flat noondles in a broth)
Hotteok 호떡
(Sweet Pancake filled with
a gooey brown sugar and cinnamon syrup,
often with nuts or seeds)
Jokbal 족발
(Braised Pig's Tortters in a flavourful, savory sauce)
3. Tongin Market (동인시장)
At Tongin Market, build your own lunchbox with
market treats! Don't miss thier unique oil-fried Tteokbokki!
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Subway Line 3
Gyeongbokgung Station
Exit 2 (10mins walk)
🍽️ Must Try Foods 🍽️
Oil-fried Tteokbokki 기름 떡볶이
The rice cakes are stir-fried in oil with
seasoning like soy sauce and gochugaru (Korean chili powder),
resulting in a crispy and falvorful treat.
4. Cheongnyangni Traditional Market (청량리전통시장)
Fresh ingredients and hearty dishes!
Try the crispy seafood pancake and
rich Sundae Soup here!
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Subway Line 1
Cheongnyangni Station
Exit 1
🍽️ Must Try Foods 🍽️
Seafood Pancake 해물파전
Haemul Pajeon : The seafood scallion pancake
is a flavorful Korean dish.
Sundae Soup 순대국
Korean Blood Sausage, typically made by steaming
intestines stuffed with various ingredients.
5. Mangwon Market (망원시장)
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Subway Line 6
Mangwon Station
Exit 2
🍽️ Must Try Foods 🍽️
Dakgangjeong 닭강정
Typically made with whole wings and drumsticks.
The bite-size pieces of chicken are marinated in a
simple mixture of mirin, a sweet rice wine,
garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Fish Cake Skewers 어묵
Combination of minced fish fillets mixed with
vegetables and seasonings. It is a quick snack
and also a side dish in authentic Korean cuisine.
Taste the soul of Seoul at these traditional markets!
See you on our next adventure!