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Tourist Spot
Gwangjang Market
Korea's first permanent market with 100 years of history. A foodie heaven gathering Bindaetteok, Beef Tartare, and Mayak Gimbap.
Seoul · Jongno-guNetflix Famous
🧭Visit info
World-famous after being featured on Netflix's <Street Food>. Towers of 'Mungbean Pancakes' and the savory smell of oil stimulate your appetite in the center. In Yukhoe Alley, taste fresh Beef Tartare and Live Octopus at affordable prices. The real charm is sitting shoulder-to-shoulder on narrow stools, sipping Makgeolli.
⭐Highlights
Mungbean Pancake
Famous pancake made by grinding mung beans on a millstone and frying them. Crispy outside, soft inside. Best with onion soy sauce and Makgeolli.
Yukhoe Alley
Alley offering fresh Beef Tartare and Live Octopus at low prices. 'Tangtang-i' (Beef + Octopus) is the popular menu.
Drug Gimbap
Named because it's addictive! Simple mini Gimbap dipped in mustard sauce, but highly addictive.
🧾Hours · transport · tips
🚇Getting There
Subway Line 1 'Jongno 5-ga Station', Exit 8. Market entrance is right there.
🕐Opening Hours
Food Alley: 09:00–23:00 (Daily). General Shops: Close 18:00 (Closed Sun).
💡Cash Required
Most stalls only accept cash. Bring cash! Bindaetteok is also great to take out and eat at your hotel.
📍Location
88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul