Restaurants · Jongno-gu
Gwangjang Market
Seen in 5 vlogs
Eat mung bean pancakes or hand-cut noodles at a busy market counter, then browse vintage clothing and textiles.
Quick facts
- Suggested duration
- About 1.5 hr
- Reservations
- Walk-in only
- Best time to visit
- Check current hours
What stands out
Eat street food at counters
Order noodles, pancakes, and tteokbokki directly from vendors in busy market aisles.
Watch the visit
From ximena ♡’s vlog
What visitors say
Before you go
Written from 5 vlog visits and 45,419 reviews.
- Best for
- Travelers eager to try classic street foods like bindaetteok and kalguksu in a lively setting.
- Shoppers looking for vintage clothing, traditional textiles, and affordable local souvenirs.
- Don't miss
- Order a crisp mung-bean pancake from the market’s food stalls.
- Skip if
- You are uncomfortable with dense crowds, narrow shared benches, and noisy market environments.
- You have strict dietary restrictions, as many street food stalls use pork fat or cross-contaminate ingredients.
