Gwangjang Market Food Alley 광장시장 먹거리골목
Seoul · Jongno, Bukchon & Palaces · Meal
Gwangjang is one of Seoul's oldest traditional markets and the center of its street-food scene. Stalls line the central aisle, frying bindaetteok, rolling mayak gimbap, slicing yukhoe and stirring pots of tteokbokki, and diners sit elbow to elbow on benches. The seating arrangement is part of the fun, so be ready to share a table and point at what you want.
Photo menus and English signs are common, and staff are used to visitors. Come hungry and share plates, since portions can be large. Cash is useful at some stalls, although many take cards.
Prices and hours may change, and some stalls close in the late afternoon.
Jongno 5-ga Station (종로5가역), Line 1, Exit 8, is next to the market. Euljiro 4-ga Station (을지로4가역) is also within walking distance.
Show this Korean name to your taxi driver or match it to signs: 광장시장 먹거리골목
- Best time to visit
- Go for lunch before noon or in the early evening to avoid the longest lines. Cold weather suits the hot stalls.
- Pair it with
- Dongdaemun Dakhanmari Alley and Heunginjimun Gate are both a short walk, and Seoul Folk Flea Market is also nearby.
- Great for
- Friends, Parents, Solo travelers
- Local tip
- Try bindaetteok (mung bean pancake), mayak gimbap and yukhoe (raw beef). Most stalls have English or photo menus, and carrying a little cash helps at small counters.