🥰 Korea Trip Guide🥰

Yo, Travel Buddies! DuDu here! 🇰🇷✈️

Today, we are ditching the shiny cosmetics shops in Myeong-dong. Why? Because if you want to find the actual SOUL of Seoul, you have to get your hands a little greasy.

We are heading to the legendary Gwangjang Market (광장시장). Established in 1905, this isn't just a market; it's a living, breathing time capsule. Put on your stretchy pants, because we are about to eat until we can’t walk. Let’s get it! 🔥

(시장 전체의 활기찬 분위기를 보여주는 메인 사진)

🤤 The "Holy Trinity" + The Netflix Star

Listen up! You can’t just eat random stuff. As someone who lives in Seoul, I’m telling you, these are the non-negotiables.

1. Bindaetteok (빈대떡) - The King of Pancakes 🥞

This is a Mung Bean Pancake deep-fried to golden, crispy perfection.

• The Secret: It’s ground on actual stone mills right in front of you.

• DuDu’s Tip: Pair it with Onion Soy Sauce. That pickled onion is the "magic eraser" that wipes away the grease so you can eat more!

2. Mayak Kimbap (마약김밥) - The "Drug" Roll 💊

Chill! It’s not illegal. "Mayak" means drug, but we call it that because these mini rolls are dangerously addictive.

• The Weapon: The tangy mustard sauce. Without it, it's just a carrot roll. With it? It's a masterpiece.

(먹음직스러운 음식 디테일 사진 - 육회나 빈대떡)

3. Yukhoe (Beef Tartare) - For the Brave 🥩🐙

Gwangjang has a whole "Yukhoe Alley." If you want the ultimate experience, order the Yukhoe Tangtangi—raw beef topped with wiggling Live Octopus.

• Michelin Guide: Look for Buchon Yukhoe. Even with a 1-hour wait, that melt-in-your-mouth beef is worth every second.

4. Gohyang Kalguksu - The Netflix Legend 🍜

Remember the lady from Netflix’s "Street Food: Asia"? She’s right here at stall #70. Watching her hand-cut the noodles with lightning speed is a show in itself.

📊 Gwangjang Market Price & Spice Guide

🤫 Pro Tips from a Local Resident

1. "Hapseok" is the Law (Table Sharing) 🤝

You see a bench with one tiny spot? Sit down. In Korean markets, sharing a bench with strangers is standard. Don’t be shy!

2. Cash is Still King 💸

While Korea is super techy, many stalls in the center of the market prefer CASH (Won).

3. The "Makgeolli" Combo 🍶

If you eat Bindaetteok without Makgeolli (Rice Wine), did you even go to Gwangjang? The carbonation cuts through the fried bean pancake perfectly.

🧺 Hidden Secret: The 2nd Floor

Most tourists eat and leave. Don't do that. Go upstairs! The second floor is a treasure trove of Vintage Clothing and Traditional Silk (Hanbok). You can find high-end vintage blazers for $20 if you have a good eye. 🧥✨

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Tell me in the comments: Which one are you trying first? The crispy pancake or the wiggling octopus? 👇