I Only Ate Street Food for 24 Hours in Seoul, South Korea!

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Explore Seoul's vibrant street food scene with a 24-hour culinary adventure, visiting iconic markets like Namdaemun, Tongin, and Mangwon to discover authentic dishes and hidden gems on a budget.

4 places · 3 experiences

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Tong Tong Kimbap
Gimbap restaurant · Jung District
4.1 (105)Open · until 5 PM
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A popular kimbap spot featured on TV, offering 20 different kinds of kimbap. Known for fresh ingredients and generous portions.
Tong Tong Gimbap, 50-28 Namchang-dong, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
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Knife Cut Noodle Alley Experience
afternoon1 hour
Navigate the bustling Knife Cut Noodle Alley in Namdaemun Market, where 'aunties' serve up delicious hand-cut noodles with complimentary sides like seaweed rice and kimchi.
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Namdaemun Market
Market · Jung District
4.2 (1,723)Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
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A specific alley within Namdaemun Market dedicated entirely to knife-cut noodles, known for its lively atmosphere and aggressive but friendly vendors.
Namdaemun Market, 21 Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Tip: Stand your ground and choose the stall you want to sit at, don't let the 'aunties' pull you in.
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Tongin Lunchbox Market Adventure
lunchtime2 hours
Experience the unique Lunchbox Market at Tongin, where you exchange money for brass coins to fill your own Korean bento box from various food stalls.
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Tongin Market
Market · Jongno District
3.8 (85)Closed · opens Monday 7 AM
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Established in 1941, this market is famous for its 'Lunchbox Cafe' where visitors exchange cash for brass coins to fill a bento box from various stalls. Designated a Seoul Culture Market, it's more quiet and tourist-friendly than other markets.
Tongin Traditional Market, 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Tip: Go upstairs to exchange money for brass coins before heading downstairs to select your food.
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Mangwon Market Hidden Gems
dinner2 hours
Discover the true hidden gem of Seoul's street food scene at Mangwon Market, offering unique local delicacies and viral tourist favorites away from the main crowds.
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Mangwon Market
Traditional market · Mapo-gu
4.3Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
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A hidden gem market located about 40 minutes from downtown Seoul, offering a mix of unique local street food like live octopus and braised pig feet, alongside viral tourist favorites such as toasted marshmallow ice cream and cheesy potato corn dogs.
Mangwon Market, 27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea