Tongin Market that is way too underrated in Seoul

Stop going to Gwangjang market Market because of Netflix , there are many more markets that are underrated. I am going to recommend you to try visiting Tongin Market. Hidden down one of the Gyeongbokgung area’s many side alleys is Tongin Market. As one of Seoul’s smaller traditional markets, the narrow alley offers a nice selection of foods, snacks and drinks. This hidden gem has a secret menu that separates it from other markets and makes it a unique, must-visit for foodies in Seoul.


As a small market, there are plenty of reasons to visit bigger markets like Gwangjang to the south or Mangwon to the west. But whereas Gwangjang revels in the chaos of its massive marketplace with oversized (and sometimes overpriced) dishes, Tongin has a more unique and personalized dining experience. Right here in tongin market you use the traditional coin to pay for your food. So firstly, made your way to Tongin Market’s Doshirak Cafe. There we paid a 10,000 KRW per person and in exchange received a plastic lunch plate and two bundles of yeopjeon (brass coins) each. The coins are used to purchase small single and half-servings of dishes at the many restaurants in the market later. For anyone who’s ever wandered into a market and wanted to try a little of everything, this is fun! Like other markets, Tongin offers full servings of tteokbokki, fried tempura, japchae and all the other traditional fare. But, the Yeopjeon Doshirak offers visitors the chance to try a little bit of everything. It was really fun experience if you want to experience something different and try out all the different food.


Directions:

To get to Tongin Market by subway, take Seoul Subway Line 3 (Orange Line) and get off at Gyeongbokgung Station via Exit 2.
From there, walk straight for about 10 minutes (approximately 600 metres). You will find Tongin Market on your left-hand side, just past Hyoja-dong.






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Post by travelismysoul | Feb 26, 2025