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Gwangjang Market
Food & drinkVisit: ~75 min
A traditional market opened in 1905, one of the oldest in Seoul and famous for its street food. It is known for bindaetteok, a fried mung bean pancake, mayak gimbap, yukhoe (raw beef) and shared kitchens with stools. It appeared in street food documentaries and is now one of the most visited food spots in the city.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Gwangjang Market: 3 missions
- Try a freshly made bindaetteokOrder the fried mung bean pancake at one of the market stalls and eat sitting at the counter.
- Try the mayak gimbapBuy some mini gimbap rolls and eat them with the mustard sauce.
- Eat at a market counter alongside the localsSit at one of the long counters and watch how the women vendors cook in front of the customers.
Near Gwangjang Market
Dongdaemun Market879 m awayIkseon-dong892 m awaySeoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong)895 m awayChanggyeonggung Palace974 m awayDongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)979 m awayIhwa Mural Village997 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Gwangjang Market?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Gwangjang Market?
Try a freshly made bindaetteok, Try the mayak gimbap and Eat at a market counter alongside the locals.
What is there to see near Gwangjang Market?
Dongdaemun Market (879 m), Ikseon-dong (892 m) and Seoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong) (895 m).
Source: Wikipedia