Seoul
Dive into the real Seoul through its legendary traditional markets. From Gwangjang Market's famous street food alley to Namdaemun's wholesale maze, Tongin Market's coin lunch box experience, and Mangwon Market's trendy local favorites — taste your way through centuries of market culture.
Duration
1 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 brunch — must-tries: bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes, ~₩5,000), yukhoe (raw beef, ~₩20,000), sundae (blood sausage, ~₩4,000), and the famous mayak gimbap. Walk to Namdaemun Market for the kalguksu alley and wholesale finds. Subway to Tongin Market near Gyeongbokgung for the unique coin lunch box experience (₩5,000 for coins + rice). End the day at Mangwon Market in Mapo for trendy local tteokbokki and fresh produce.
Korea's oldest traditional market. Famous for bindaetteok, mayak gimbap, and yukhoe. Featured on Netflix's Street Food.
Korea's largest traditional market with 600+ years of history. Accessories, clothing, and Korean snacks at wholesale prices.
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.
A beloved local market popular with young Koreans. Less touristy than Gwangjang Market but equally delicious. Famous for fresh produce, street snacks, and artisan foods.
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.
Tonkatsu specialty by Chef Kim Minsung (Queueing Tonkatsu), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Famous for thick handmade tonkatsu with long queues.
A Seochon gem recreating a Pyongyang grandmother's recipe. Clear broth mandu-guk (dumpling soup) with a gentle, non-spicy flavor.
Street food stall-style eatery by Chef Yang Soohyun (Mangwon Market Hero), Black Spoon on Culinary Class Wars S2. Crispy fried snacks near Mangwon Market.
Seoul's most famous samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant, right next to Gyeongbokgung Palace. Always packed with locals and tourists alike.
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