Seoul's cuisine is known for fermented flavours, grilled meat and generous side dishes (banchan). Traditional markets, street stalls and hanok cafes are at the heart of its food culture.
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Seoul's oldest traditional market, famous for bindaetteok, mayak gimbap and kalguksu.
Tip: Grab a seat as soon as one opens up at the crowded stalls.
Show on mapA street where hundreds of evening stalls serve skewers, seafood and grilled tteok-galbi.
Tip: Compare prices, as some tourist-oriented stalls charge more.
Show on mapA hanok restaurant near Gyeongbokgung famous for samgyetang, ginseng chicken soup.
Tip: Queues are long at mealtimes, so arrive early.
Show on mapA trendy quarter of narrow alleys where hanok houses are now cafes and restaurants.
Tip: It is crowded on weekends, so visit on a weekday.
Show on mapA huge fish market where you pick live seafood and have it prepared fresh upstairs.
Tip: Ask the price and the cooking fee before buying.
Show on mapBack streets of Gangnam lined with restaurants grilling samgyeopsal and hangjeongsal over charcoal.
Tip: Most places require two portions minimum, so go in a group.
Show on mapA neighbourhood market where you tour stalls with brass coins, famous for tteokbokki.
Tip: Buy the coin pack at the information booth near the entrance.
Show on mapHanok-courtyard tea houses in Insadong serve traditional Korean teas and rice cakes.
Tip: Try the yuja or omija tea.
Show on mapA local market near Hongdae, loved for its fried chicken and sweet doughnuts.
Tip: Locals shop heavily in the morning, so afternoons are calmer.
Show on mapOld-school eateries near Gwangjang serving raw beef tartare (yukhoe) and sundae.
Tip: If raw meat is not for you, ask for cooked options.
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