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Korean Food Tour: Famous Markets and Food Streets

Famous Korean food markets and streets and what to eat there, with 5 Korean phrases for ordering, with audio and a quick quiz.

  • Uijeongbu Budae-jjigae Street (의정부 부대찌개거리)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do

    Uijeongbu Budae-jjigae Street

    의정부 부대찌개거리

    Budae-jjigae means "army base stew": after the Korean War, processed meat from US Army bases was boiled into a stew with vegetables, glass noodles and ramyeon. Uijeongbu, close to the bases, built a strong tradition of this sausage stew, and the restaurants that serve it gathered on this street, now a landmark of the city.

    Opening hours and days off vary by restaurant.

  • Suwon Chicken Street (수원 통닭거리)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

    Suwon Chicken Street

    수원 통닭거리

    A 100 m alley off Paldal-ro where about 11 shops, from the first one, opened in 1970, to newer ones, fry whole chickens. The street's tradition is to fry the chicken in big cauldrons of oil. The menu is simple, fried or seasoned fried chicken, but generous portions and low prices bring in customers from all over the country.

    The street is open 24 hours, all year; each shop keeps its own hours.

  • Suwon Nammun Market (수원 남문시장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Suwon, Gyeonggi-do

    Suwon Nammun Market

    수원 남문시장

    The largest traditional market area in Gyeonggi-do: nine connected markets around Paldalmun Gate, including Jidong, Paldalmun, Motgol and Nammun Rodeo markets. Its roots go back to King Jeongjo's reign, when a permanent market opened inside Hwaseong Fortress and a five-day market was held outside Paldalmun Gate.

    Open all year round; hours vary by shop. Parking is available.

Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사), via TourAPI. Photos are shown as provided, uncropped. Facts are checked against VisitKorea and official festival sites, and the descriptions are our own. Dates can change, so check the official site before you travel.