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Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

9.4Km    2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)

Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Pocha Street (종로3가 포장마차 거리)

9.4Km    2025-03-15

12-1, Gwan-su-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

It is one of Seoul's representative Pocha Streets boasting history and tradition. When you come out of Jongno 3-ga Station, exit 6 (toward the Nakwon Music Mall), you will find a lot of food stalls with a crowded atmosphere. There are vinyl covered areas and open areas, so you can choose according to your taste. It is a heaven for snacks such as Chicken feet, Octopus, Udon Kimchi Pancakes, and Rolled Omelet.

CheongKwanJang - Jonggak Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종각역)

CheongKwanJang - Jonggak Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 종각역)

9.4Km    2024-04-22

#102, 95, Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Yongdap Station Pedestrian Bridge (용답역 육교)

Yongdap Station Pedestrian Bridge (용답역 육교)

9.4Km    2017-02-24

159, Salgoji-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Located in Seoul Subway Line 2, Yongdap Station Bridge is a place that takes part in the everyday life of the local community. It was also a filming site in tvN's drama "Guardian (2016)" for many notable scenes, inclduing Sunny and Jeoseungsaja's first encounter.

Amdwaeji Oyangsikgwan (암돼지오양식관)

Amdwaeji Oyangsikgwan (암돼지오양식관)

9.4Km    2021-03-19

11, Jong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-737-8088

A barbecue specialty restaurant located in Jongno, Seoul. The most famous menu is grilled pork belly. Skin-on pork belly is actually the same as grilled pork belly BBQ.

Innisfree - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 왕십리역)

9.4Km    2024-04-23

B2F, 124, Singomae-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Enter 6 - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜엔터식스 왕십리역사점)

Enter 6 - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (㈜엔터식스 왕십리역사점)

9.4Km    2024-04-16

B1/F1, 17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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Olens - Wangsimni Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (오렌즈 왕십리역)

9.4Km    2024-04-22

2F, #2-Ga, 17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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E-Mart - Wangsimni Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 왕십리)

9.4Km    2024-04-22

17, Wangsimnigwangjang-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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