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Street Food at Gwangjang Market

From bindaetteok to mayak gimbap to yukhoe — the street food to try at Seoul's Gwangjang Market.

Published Jul 29, 2026Updated Jul 31, 20261 min read

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Korean name: 광장시장
Address: 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 창경궁로 88)
Nearest station: Jongno 5(o)-ga Station (종로5가역, Line 1) or Euljiro 4(sa)-ga Station (을지로4가역, Lines 2, 5) (Exit Jongno 5-ga: Exit 8 / Euljiro 4-ga: Exit 4)
Opening hours: Roughly 09:00–23:00 for the food alley (varies stall by stall — if you're after a specific vendor, check ahead).
Price range: budget

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Gwangjang Market is one of Seoul's most famous food markets. Narrow alleys packed with stalls serve up a wide range of Korean street food.

What to eat

Bindaetteok — a savory pancake made from ground mung beans.
Mayak gimbap — small, plain "addictive" mini gimbap rolls (the name is a nickname, not literal).
Yukhoe — fresh raw beef, seasoned Korean-style (if that's your thing).
Kalguksu and sujebi — hearty knife-cut noodle soups.

Communal seating

Stalls often have bench seating packed close together, so you may end up sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers. It's a normal part of the market culture here.

Practical tips

Bring cash

Many stalls don't take cards. Carry some small bills and check prices before you order.

Jongno 5-ga Station on Line 1 and Euljiro 4-ga Station on Lines 2 and 5 are both close by. Go earlier in the day rather than the busy evening for more breathing room.

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