Mangwon Market offers a different side of Seoul from the city’s palace districts, major shopping streets, and famous tourist markets. Located in Mapo-gu, the traditional market is surrounded by the everyday neighborhood of Mangwon-dong and sits within easy reach of the Hangang River. That combination makes it particularly useful for travelers who want to eat … 더 읽기
A packet of instant noodles, a self-service cooker and a seat overlooking the Han River may not sound like a major Seoul attraction. But together, they have become one of the city’s most recognizable casual food experiences. Known as Han River ramyeon, or Hangang ramyeon in Korean, the ritual is simple: buy a packet of … 더 읽기
For many first-time visitors to Seoul, Gwangjang Market appears on the itinerary for one obvious reason: food. Rows of sizzling bindaetteok, bite-sized gimbap, steaming tteokbokki and busy counters serving yukhoe have made the market one of Seoul’s most recognizable food destinations. Social media and travel videos have only expanded its international profile. But Gwangjang Market … 더 읽기
Walk past a Korean street-food stall or a small bunsik shop around lunchtime, and there is a good chance you will see a pan filled with bright red sauce and chewy rice cakes. That is tteokbokki (떡볶이), one of Korea’s most recognizable comfort foods. For Koreans, however, tteokbokki is more than simply “spicy rice cakes.” … 더 읽기