This is Part 4 of our Gwangjang Market series. If you missed Part 3 — the market’s legendary twisted donut alleys, that’s worth backtracking for. But if you’ve already filled up on bindaetteok and mayak gimbap, you’re in exactly the right place, because everything you’ve eaten so far only tells half the story. Before Gwangjang …
This is Part 2 of our Gwangjang Market series. If you missed Part 1 — the history, the gates, and how to get there — that’s a good place to start. But if you’re already inside and hungry, you’re in exactly the right place. Monday. Lunchtime. And Gwangjang Market food alley was absolutely heaving. 3 …
If you’ve spent more than five minutes researching street food in Seoul, you already know the name. Gwangjang Market (광장시장) is the undisputed ground zero of loud, crowded, and unmistakably alive Korean comfort food. But here’s what nobody tells you until you’re already lost inside: it’s a century-old market with multiple gates — and entering …
Understanding Korean restaurant ratings is the secret weapon for anyone walking down a bustling street in Myeongdong or Seongsu-dong, Seoul. You see a queue outside a restaurant, but you are not sure if it’s worth the wait. Savvy Seoul diners look beyond social media trends. In Korea, experienced diners often rely on trusted restaurant guides …