10 must-try foods at Gwangjang Market,

 


한국의 광장 시장 (광장시장, Gwangjang Market)은 서울의 대표적인 전통 시장 중 하나로, 1905년에 개장하여 100년이 넘는 역사를 자랑합니다. 특히 남대문시장동대문시장과 함께 서울 3대 시장으로 꼽히며, 한국의 전통 음식과 문화를 체험할 수 있는 명소입니다.

1. Bindaetteok (빈대떡) – Mung Bean Pancake

  • Description: Crispy Korean pancake made from ground mung beans, pork, kimchi, and vegetables. Served with soy-vinegar dipping sauce.

  • Best SpotGohyang Kalguksu (Netflix-featured)

  • Hashtags: #Bindaetteok #KoreanPancake #StreetFood

2. Yukhoe (육회) – Korean Beef Tartare

  • Description: Fresh raw beef seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and pear, topped with egg yolk. Tender and slightly sweet.

  • Best SpotYoon Sookja’s Yukhoe

  • Hashtags: #Yukhoe #BeefTartare #KoreanDelicacy

3. Ssiat Hotteok (씨앗 호떡) – Seed-Stuffed Korean Pancake

  • Description: Sweet, chewy pancake filled with brown sugar, nuts, and sunflower seeds. A winter favorite!

  • Best Spot: Street vendors near the market entrance.

  • Hashtags: #Hotteok #KoreanDessert #StreetSnack

4. Tteokbokki (떡볶이) – Spicy Rice Cakes

  • Description: Soft rice cakes cooked in sweet & spicy gochujang sauce, often with fish cakes and boiled eggs.

  • Best SpotGwangjang Tteokbokki stalls

  • Hashtags: #Tteokbokki #SpicyRiceCakes #KoreaStreetFood

5. Mayak Gimbap (마약 김밥) – “Drug” Kimbap

  • Description: Addictively tasty mini seaweed rice rolls with carrots, spinach, and pickled radish, dipped in mustard sauce.

  • Best SpotGwangjang Mayak Gimbap

  • Hashtags: #MayakGimbap #KoreanSushi #AddictiveFood

6. Sundae (순대) – Korean Blood Sausage

  • Description: Steamed sausage made with pig’s blood, glass noodles, and barley, served with salt or spicy sauce.

  • Best SpotSundae Town stalls

  • Hashtags: #Sundae #KoreanSausage #UniqueEats

7. Jokbal (족발) – Braised Pig’s Feet

  • Description: Tender, gelatinous pork trotters boiled in soy sauce and spices, served with salted shrimp sauce.

  • Best SpotJokbal Alley in the market

  • Hashtags: #Jokbal #PigsFeet #KoreanComfortFood

8. Makgeolli (막걸리) – Korean Rice Wine

  • Description: Milky, slightly fizzy traditional alcohol (6–8% ABV), best paired with bindaetteok or pajeon.

  • Best SpotMakgeolli Alley

  • Hashtags: #Makgeolli #KoreanAlcohol #DrinkLikeALocal

9. Jjolmyeon (쫄면) – Chewy Spicy Noodles

  • Description: Cold, chewy wheat noodles mixed with gochujang sauce, veggies, and hard-boiled egg.

  • Best SpotNoodle stalls near the center

  • Hashtags: #Jjolmyeon #SpicyNoodles #KoreanFood

10. Gyeranppang (계란빵) – Egg Bread

  • Description: Sweet, fluffy bread with a whole egg baked inside—simple but iconic Korean street food.

  • Best SpotVendors near the exits

  • Hashtags: #Gyeranppang #EggBread #KoreanStreetFood


📌 Pro Tips:

  • Go early (before 3 PM) to avoid crowds.

  • Bring cash—some stalls don’t accept cards.

  • Tag your posts with #GwangjangMarket #SeoulEats #KoreanStreetFood for more reach!



📍 위치 및 이용 정보

  • 주소 : 서울특별시 종로구 예지동 2-1

  • 교통 : 지하철 1호선 종로5가역 (4번 출구) or 2호선 을지로4가역 (4번 출구)

  • 영업시간 : 대부분 가게는 09:00~22:00 (일부 음식점은 새벽까지 영업)

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