Korea/Seoul [Gwangjang Market] A popular Yukhoe specialty restaurant♡
by ももこりあ
Sep 2, 2022
When it comes to Seoul food tours, Gwangjang Market is definitely one of the must-sees! 💯 Want to share with you the "food selection" of this trip - really want to try 🔥! Even if it's raining outside, sitting in a lively and crowded market stall, holding hot roast pork, and a cup of waterfall coffee, the atmosphere is full, super Chill ~
This time I also went to some nearby coffee shops to chill, handmade ice cream is smooth, specialty drinks are great, cloudy and rainy immediately sweep away the boredom, happiness index 100%!
📍Guangzang Market Food and Play Strategy
Address: 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Business Hours: Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 18:00 (Closed on Sundays)
1️⃣ 촌육회 (Tomura raw beef)
Signature: Raw beef + live octopus 🐙 double set 35000 won. Really a vegetable market Michelin restaurant, the first attempt at whole raw cuisine holding curiosity, the result of eating the bottom of the plate is not left! A free bowl of carrot soup is not only refreshing but also very heart-warming
2️⃣ Gwangjang Market Glutinous Rice Twist (광장시장 찹쌀꽈배기)
Located at the entrance of Guangzang Market, the queue is long but the queue is fast, freshly fried and sold, very crispy! Wrapped in cinnamon powder, do not Like cinnamon to note, 1000 won a piece! One of the cheapest snacks in Seoul, I will miss it when I return to Hong Kong
3️⃣ Mother and Daughter Anesthetic Rice Roll (모녀김밥)
Market popular seaweed bun rice old restaurant, 40-year-old signature, 3,000 won a portion. There are not too many fancy ingredients, but the sesame oil flavor is strong. It's super delicious when dipped in mustard sauce!
4️⃣ Soon Ji's Green Bean Pancakes (순희네빈대떡)
A famous mung bean pancake shop in Gwangjang Market, offering mung bean or pork pancakes, 5,000/3,000 won each with its own characteristics, grilled until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside ~
5️⃣ Handmade ice cream & beverage shop
Many small shops in the venue have handmade ice cream, which is smooth and some even add Korean fruit and nuts. If you want to change your taste, you can choose fruit shake or grapefruit tea, it's really refreshing and warming!
🍴 Tips
- The market is closed on Sundays, remember to avoid Sundays if you want to eat!
- Large crowds, recommended to arrive in the morning or before 2-3pm to avoid the rush hour.
- There are many Chill burst cafes nearby, perfect for spending a Lazy afternoon on rainy days.
- Cash is more circulation, remember to bring enough won.
🚎 Transportation guide
You can walk from Seoul Subway Jongno 5ga Station (Exit 1).
🥢 Food recommendations
In addition to grilled pork, you can also try Korean pancakes, spicy fried year cake, raw beef (a must-have when drinking!) and various authentic snacks
At the end of the trip, Seoul has another kind of beauty in the rainy day, shuttling in the market and café, humanity warms the heart, photography is strong Feel, food and play gatherings are great, really feel Seoul's unique Chill atmosphere!
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