Food

What to buy at Namdaemun Market: dried seaweed and seafood, snacks, kitchenware, and a custom name stamp, the souvenirs a Seoul local actually takes home.

A local’s hit list of Namdaemun Market street food: hotteok, kkwabaegi, tteokbokki, fish-cake skewers, and the hearty galchi-jorim alley, plus how to graze.

A Namdaemun Market guide from a Korean local in Sydney: what it is, what to eat and buy, how to get there, opening hours, and the best times to go.

How to visit Gwangjang Market without the rookie mistakes: getting there, opening hours, the best times, how to order and pay, and tips for first-time visitors.

A local’s guide to Gwangjang Market bindaetteok: what the mung bean pancake is, how it is made, how to order and eat it, and where to find the best stalls.

What to eat at Gwangjang Market, ranked by a Seoul local: bindaetteok and mayak gimbap first, then noodles, mandu, tteokbokki, and the raw dishes for the brave.

A Gwangjang Market food guide from a Korean local in Sydney: what to eat, where the famous stalls are, how to order and pay, and the best times to beat the crowds.