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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.

  • Sinpo International Market (신포국제시장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Incheon · Jemulpo-gu

    Sinpo International Market

    신포국제시장

    A market in Incheon's Sinpo-dong said to date to the late 19th century, when it sold vegetables to Japanese, Chinese and Western residents. Close to the International Passenger Terminal, it has grown into a market of many cultures, with an information center that offers shopping and tourism help and interpretation.

    Hours and closed days vary by store. Parking and restrooms are available.

  • Sorae Fish Market (소래포구 종합어시장)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Incheon · Namdong-gu

    Sorae Fish Market

    소래포구 종합어시장

    A fish market by Sorae Port that sells fresh seafood all year. Crabs come fresh off the boats in spring, and in kimchi-making season many Koreans come for salted seafood (jeotgal). The market was renovated with heating and cooling, a large parking area and quick delivery.

    Open every day 07:00-01:00.

  • Bupyeong Haemultang Street (부평 해물탕거리)
    Data: Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사)
    Incheon · Bupyeong-gu

    Bupyeong Haemultang Street

    부평 해물탕거리

    A street of seafood-stew restaurants in Bupyeong, Incheon. It began 30-40 years ago with just three restaurants and grew as word spread about its haemultang, a rich stew of fresh seafood and aromatic vegetables. Each restaurant has its own flavor, and steamed seafood dishes are popular too.

    Hours and days off vary by restaurant. Haemultang is made for sharing, so it's best with friends.

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.