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Seoul Gyeongdong Market (서울 경동시장)

18.3Km    2024-12-03

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

As the nation began to recover from the aftermath of the Korean War, farmers from the northern Gyeonggi-do region and Ganwon-do gathered around the old Seongdong Station (renamed ‘Hansol Donguibogam’) to sell their produce and wares. The farmers’ impromptu gathering on the fallow farmland to make their transactions soon led to the birth of a new marketplace. With the recent remodeling of the market, including the long-neglected Gyeongdong Theater, the place feels totally renewed and full of energy. Thanks to the renovation and diverse food stalls, the place is always bustling and filled with people.

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960)

Starbucks Gyeongdong Market (스타벅스 경동1960)

18.3Km    2024-12-27

3 Gosanja-ro 36-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Restored Gyeongdong Market space and the 5th community store for a win-win relationship with local economy

This 5th Starbucks Community Store is housed in a restored theater in Gyeongdong Market. The store has a win-win agreement with local merchants. Starbucks created a multiple cultural space in collaboration with LG Electronics such as LG Gold Star Radio Refresh Center. Every week, local artists and college students present culture and art performances on the stage that recreated the theatre concept. To offer a special experience suitable to an old theater, Starbucks developed the Retro Theater-like CND. For differentiated customer experiences, the store sells store-baked crafted food and exclusive merchandise.

Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

18.3Km    2024-03-07

5, Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-8930

Mabongrim Halmeonijip specializes in instant tteokbokki. The spicy and flavorful tteokbokki with gochujang sauce is their signature dish. It is served in a hot pot, it can be customized with rice cakes, fish cakes, extra ramyeon noodles, mandu, and other various ingredients. The restaurant is so famous that it is said to be the original restaurant of tteokbokki, and has been featured in several TV programs.

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

18.4Km    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.

I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki (아이러브신당동떡볶이)

I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki (아이러브신당동떡볶이)

18.4Km    2024-03-07

50, Toegye-ro 76-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-7872

Situated in Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town, I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki is a famous tteokbokki restaurant. Tteokbokki is a typical Korean street food, consisting of rice cakes made with flour or rice flour and stir-fried in red chili paste. The rice cakes are simmered in a broth with seasonings, along with fish cakes, vegetables, boiled eggs, mandu, and other ingredients. The best thing is that the dish can be customized with various ingredients such as cheese, ramyeon noodles, chewy noodles, and ham. Leftover broth can be fried with rice for a satisfying meal.

The Shilla Duty Free Shop - Seoul Branch (신라면세점 (서울점))

18.4Km    2022-08-05

249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-1688-1110

The Shilla Duty Free Shop Seoul Store is located inside The Shilla Seoul Hotel. The duty free shop has over 400 brand stores that sell perfume, cosmetics, clothes, bags, watches, and jewelry, all of which can be purchased at discounted prices. Convenient amenities and services such as the rooftop cafe, free valet parking, and an outdoor sculpture park are also prepared so that customers can enjoy a carefree shopping experience.

Gyeongbarwon (경발원)

Gyeongbarwon (경발원)

18.4Km    2021-03-26

34, Mangu-ro 21-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2244-2616

It is a Chinese-run store. This Chinese (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous menu is sweet and sour chicken.

Taco Chilichili (타코칠리칠리)

Taco Chilichili (타코칠리칠리)

18.4Km    2021-10-06

218, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
+82-2-797-7219

Taco Chilichili serves high-quality taco dishes that are simple, delicious, and reasonably priced. Although food at the restaurant differs somewhat from traditional Mexican cuisine, the quesadillas, and rice-filled burritos are still delicious.

Indoor dining areas are located on the first and second floors of the restaurant; there is also an outdoor dining area on the second floor. The dining area on the first floor only has a few tables and can be noisier, but it also gives diners the unique experience of seeing their food as it is prepared. For a quieter dining experience, head up to the wider seating sections on the second floor. Both floors of the restaurant feature unique interior design that makes this restaurant stand out from others.

CheongKwanJang - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동부이촌)

CheongKwanJang - Dongbuichon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 동부이촌)

18.4Km    2024-04-17

1F, 245, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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STREET CHURROS Itaewon(스트릿츄러스 이태원)

STREET CHURROS Itaewon(스트릿츄러스 이태원)

18.4Km    2020-11-27

222 Noksapyeong-daero Yongsan-gu Seoul
+82-2-792-1489

This is a restaurant where you can eat fried churros immediately after ordering. This cafe is located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is churro.