Five days of eating across Seoul and Jeonju: market crawls, Korean BBQ nights, street snacks and the birthplace of bibimbap.
Day 1
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Morning
The energy of Dongdaemun at 02:00 is unlike anything else in Korea β fashion buyers from across Asia.
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Lunch
The dolsot (stone pot) version is far superior β the crispy bottom rice is the best part.
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Afternoon
Sungnyemun Gate (μλ‘λ¬Έ, Namdaemun) next to the market is Seoul's most important National Treasure β photo stop.
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Day 2
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Lunch
Charcoal BBQ (μ―λΆκ΅¬μ΄) is worth the premium β the flavour is noticeably better than gas.
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Afternoon
The energy of Dongdaemun at 02:00 is unlike anything else in Korea β fashion buyers from across Asia.
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Dinner
Gwangjang Market has the most authentic pojangmacha experience β go in the evening.
Day 3
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Morning
Sungnyemun Gate (μλ‘λ¬Έ, Namdaemun) next to the market is Seoul's most important National Treasure β photo stop.
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Lunch
Pear juice is the secret of good bulgogi marinade β natural enzymes tenderise the beef.
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Dinner
The instant Jjapaghetti (μ§νκ²ν°) became globally famous after the film Parasite.
Day 4
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Morning
The energy of Dongdaemun at 02:00 is unlike anything else in Korea β fashion buyers from across Asia.
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Lunch
The best kimchi jjigae uses kimchi fermented for at least 6 months β ask if it's 묡μμ§.
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Afternoon
Sungnyemun Gate (μλ‘λ¬Έ, Namdaemun) next to the market is Seoul's most important National Treasure β photo stop.
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Dinner
Broth quality varies dramatically β Pyongyang style should be icy, clear, and subtly beefy.
Day 5
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Afternoon
The energy of Dongdaemun at 02:00 is unlike anything else in Korea β fashion buyers from across Asia.
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Dinner
Vegetarian japchae (μ±μ μ‘μ±) replaces beef with more mushrooms β equally satisfying.
π‘ Tips for this route
- Come hungry to Gwangjang Market β share portions so you can try more stalls.
- Lunch sets (λ°±λ°) at office-worker restaurants are the best value in Korea.
- Day-trip to Jeonju by KTX for the definitive bibimbap and choco pie.
- Convenience stores are legit: build one breakfast entirely from GS25.
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