Went around past 8pm, a lot of stores are closed but if you check other sections, a lot are open too. Just feels more expensive, feels like a restaurant price instead of affordable market prices.
Gwanjang market was in my bucket list for quite a while and finally i went there a few days ago. It’s a place for street food lovers and for those who cares about the taste and prices of the food rather than fancy ambiance of the expensive restaurants. It’s a well crowded space and full of aroma of foods. It’s also a shopping place for groceries. So I will recommend every south korea traveler to visit this place 😊
You shouldn’t miss Gwangjang Market especially if you’re into authentic Korean street food. We went here twice, morning and evening, and we had pleasure in both visits.Choosing what to eat was challenging since there are hundreds of options. Aside from food stalls, there are also those that sell souvenirs, cloth, garments, and more.We still lined up in stalls with long queues. We didn’t have to wait long since the line moves quickly. I noticed, though, that many of the treats are fried, but of course there are also food items that are healthier to eat in a generic sense.
Went on a Sunday after 6-7, very busy. Great place good mung bean pancakes. We got the pork one, which had to be freshly made so it was very hot and perfect for winter.For sit down places you need to order a dish per person or get take away. Cash is best, only very few places have card.
The market was an amazing place to visit for local Korean food. The variety of food available was countless and amazing. Just the sight of the food and preparation was intriguing in itself. There were many shops for dried goods, clothing, toys and souvenir shops.
So many choices to choose from, I think allocating a few days to try the best places is recommended!From small snacks, fabrics, to cute handcrafted souvenirs, and most importantly the food… there is something here for everyone.I really wanted to come try the famous knife cut noodles, but was a bit disappointed that the stall was not open (even though I came 2 days). Nonetheless, the other options were still just as tasty!
