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Tongin Market (Coin Lunch Box)
3.8(7,592)
·18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaCategory
Food
Location
18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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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.
Cash Only
Best Time to Visit
LunchtimeJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Must-Try
- Coin lunch box (엽전도시락) — pick side dishes with old coins (₩5,000)
- Tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patty)
- Japchae (glass noodle stir-fry)
Tips
- Buy 10 coins (5,000 KRW) at the customer center to start.
- The tteokgalbi and japchae stalls are most popular.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds.
- Closed on Mondays.
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