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Gwangjang Market
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Gwangjang Market
One of Seoul's oldest traditional markets and its most famous food alley, known for bindaetteok, mayak gimbap and a lively, local atmosphere.
Gwangjang Market is a traditional covered market in central Seoul and the epicentre of the city's street food scene. Rows of vendors sit at counters and sell hot, cheap dishes to a mix of local regulars and visitors.
What to expect
The market has fabric and goods sections, but the food alley is the main draw: narrow aisles lined with stalls where you eat on stools right at the counter. It has a more local, less tourist-priced feel than Myeongdong's carts.
What to eat
Popular orders include bindaetteok (crispy mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap, tteokbokki, dumplings, noodle soups and fried chicken, washed down with makgeolli.
Visitor tips
- The market is open from morning until about 10:30 PM, with only the food stalls running in the later hours.
- Bring cash and be ready to share a counter with strangers.
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