Seoul
Eat your way through Seoul's greatest markets. From Gwangjang's legendary bindaetteok and yukhoe, to Tongin's coin-lunchbox system, Namdaemun's knife-cut noodle alley, Noryangjin's live sashimi picks, and Majang's wholesale Korean beef. This isn't sightseeing — this is a serious eating mission.
Duration
2 days
Location
Seoul
Full itinerary at a glance — tap markers for map links
Day-by-day breakdown with spots, maps, and local tips
Start at Gwangjang Market for the holy trinity: bindaetteok (mung bean pancake), yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), and mayak gimbap. Take the subway to Namdaemun Kalguksu Alley for knife-cut noodle lunch — 8,000 KRW bowls in a 50-year-old alley. Afternoon at Tongin Market for the unique coin lunchbox experience — buy brass coins and fill your tray with different dishes from each stall.
Korea's oldest traditional market. Famous for bindaetteok, mayak gimbap, and yukhoe. Featured on Netflix's Street Food.
A cluster of 10+ stalls inside Namdaemun Market all serving kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup). Shoulder-to-shoulder seating in a raw market atmosphere -- no frills, just hot noodles. Meals run about 8,000 KRW per bowl with banchan included.
Traditional market with a coin lunch box (yeopjeon dosirak) system. Buy brass coins, then browse stalls to fill your lunch box with different Korean dishes.
Tteokbokki stall inside Tongin Market. Gireum tteokbokki (oil-fried style) is the draw here -- crispy, savory, and different from the usual saucy version.
Japanese restaurant by Chef Kim Sanghun (4-Pyeong Loner), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Authentic Japanese by a solo chef in a tiny space.
Truffle garlic bread by baker Kim Eunhee from the baking show 'Cheonha Bakery.' Fresh-ground garlic, generous butter, and a drizzle of truffle oil — baked right in front of you inside Gwangjang Market.
Yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) alley on the 2nd floor of Gwangjang Market. Fresh raw beef served with sesame oil, egg yolk, and Asian pear.
Cream donut bakery from Jeju's Dongmun Market. Jeju ingredients like Udo peanut, mugwort, and seaweed flakes are worked into the cream. Three floors of seating inside Gwangjang Market.
Italian restaurant by Chef Lee Jaehun (Prince of Seochon), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Authentic Italian home cooking in a Seochon alley.
A charming traditional neighborhood west of Gyeongbokgung with hidden cafes, art galleries, and bakeries in hanok-style buildings. Less touristy than Bukchon with a local neighborhood feel.
A Seochon gem recreating a Pyongyang grandmother's recipe. Clear broth mandu-guk (dumpling soup) with a gentle, non-spicy flavor.
Seoul's most famous samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant, right next to Gyeongbokgung Palace. Always packed with locals and tourists alike.
Michelin 1-star French restaurant by Chef Son Jongwon, White Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Located in L Escape Hotel, blending classic French technique with Korean sensibility.
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