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Gwangjang Market Food Tour: Bindaetteok, Yukhoe Tangtangi and Yukjeon
Gwangjang Market is Seoul's most famous food market, open since 1905. Our tour eats through its classics: crispy mung bean bindaetteok fresh off the griddle, mayak gimbap, yukhoe (Korean beef tartare) and yukhoe tangtangi with chopped live octopus, and yukjeon — pan-fried slices of beef in egg batter — with a local guide who knows which stalls Koreans line up for.
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Mix and match
- Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes) fresh off the griddle
- Mayak gimbap — bite-size rolls with mustard sauce
- Yukhoe and yukhoe tangtangi (with live octopus)
- Yukjeon — pan-fried beef in egg batter
- Makgeolli pairing (optional)
- Mild options for those who avoid raw food
Sample plan
5:00 pm
Meet at Gwangjang Market · bindaetteok and mayak gimbap
6:00 pm
Yukhoe alley — yukhoe and tangtangi
7:00 pm
Yukjeon and makgeolli · Cheonggyecheon stream walk
Common questions
Is yukhoe tangtangi safe to eat?
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It is a popular Korean dish served fresh at specialist stalls. The chopped octopus can still move, so chew well. If you prefer cooked food, we'll order yukjeon and bindaetteok instead.
When is the market busiest?
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Evenings and weekends are lively and crowded. We go at times that balance atmosphere and shorter lines.
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