Food in Cheonggyecheon, Seoul
If you have been captivated by the attractions of Cheonggyecheon, now is the time to soothe your hungry stomach. Even though there is still a lot left to look around and see, there is no business on a hungry stomach, so I want to enjoy delicious food whenever possible. No need to worry. There are many restaurants with history, tradition, taste, and service, so all you have to do is choose from a variety of delicious menus.
Jongno's representative food alley, Gwancheol-dong Youth Street
Gwancheol-dong's 'Youth Street' is located at the point connecting Insa-dong, where Korean traditions are alive, and Myeong-dong, where you can first experience the Korean Wave and the latest fashion trends. To the north is Jongno 2-ga, to the east is Gwansu-dong, to the south is Samgak-dong, and to the west is Seorin-dong.
So, this place can be said to be both a crossroads toward each destination and a gathering place where all cultures and trends gather. Since it is located between Gwangjang Market, Dongdaemun General Market, and Jewelry Street, it mainly welcomes customers who come and go from Jongno to buy wedding dresses and wedding dresses.
In the evenings, office workers were relieved of their hard work with cold beer. Recently, many inexpensive accommodations for foreign backpackers have been built. The main street is lined with street stalls selling accessories, light snacks, hair accessories, etc., making it great for light shopping.
There are also many convenient facilities and restaurants for all kinds of people. You can enjoy food and culture from around the world while sitting on the terrace while looking at the night view of Cheonggyecheon. Accessibility to cultural facilities such as movies and performances is also good.
The two great mountains of taste in Nakwon-dong, Monkfish Jjim Alley and Tteokjeon Alley
Jongno is a place where shops selling cold noodles, pork, and soup are all crowded together in one alley. Among them, monkfish stew is definitely the first. These are the main owners of this place who have maintained it for decades. Is the secret to clean taste and generous portions?
The harmony of high-quality monkfish, crunchy bean sprouts, and spicy seasoning ratio will capture your taste buds. Nakwon-dong Tteokjeon Alley: Nakwon Tteok House, with 90 years of tradition, is even used as a proper noun for rice cake houses. It is famous for being the first store to introduce royal rice cakes to the general public and for supplying rice cakes to the Blue House.
Rough but nostalgic taste, Kalguksu Alley
The kalguksu restaurants in Jongno are not only delicious, but also have generous portions and generous hospitality. Let's put aside the worry that seafood kalguksu restaurants are so generous that even a healthy adult man can't finish a bowl cleanly, and people don't like seafood just because it's cheap. Would you say it feels like your heart is being filled by people who are willing to fill you with more?
Generous Bossam, Gul Bossam Alley with a generous heart
Gulbosam Alley is located in a narrow alley beyond the Seoul Theater in Jongno 3-ga, where people gather only after dark. A generous serving of thick boiled pork, sweet and sour seasoned radish, and fresh cabbage roughly cut and mixed with various seasonings is served as kimchi.
Bossam Alley is a specialty of Jongno 3-ga. In winter, it is even more crowded with large oysters that are in season. Bossam is a favorite after making kimchi, so even people who don't know it can enjoy it even more deliciously in a crowded atmosphere. In particular, the gamjatang served before the bossam is served, but it is just as satisfying and delicious as buying it.
Grilled fish grilled on charcoal
From the entrance to Dongdaemun Grilled Fish Alley, you can see mackerel, mackerel, mackerel, and saury piled up in layers. Even before you taste the unglazed fish, the scent of briquettes already starts to tempt you. Should I say that I experience anticipation and satisfaction first?
And inside the crispy fish skin, the white flesh is cooked to perfection. It may be inconvenient since it is located in an alley inside the market, but the rice is generously served, and the side dishes all go well with grilled fish. In fact, just fish well-cooked over a charcoal fire is enough. When ordering, cabbage miso soup, which has a refreshing taste, is also served.
Gopchang alley full of affection
There is a row of pork tripe shops, which are one of the must-eat foods near Dongdaemun. Since these shops have been operating in the same location for a long time, the relationship between customers and owners is particularly close.
Although it is not an expensive food, pork tripe mixed with vegetables is definitely a taste that ‘everyone will like.’ From students wearing school uniforms to senior citizens with light pockets, there are always busy people coming to the door. The passion of perilla leaves, cabbage, carrots, tripe, sundae, and sweet and spicy seasoning is not envied by any other mountain and sea food.
A whole chicken
What makes the chicken eaten at Jongno 5-ga so delicious is that the chicken is served whole. The aunts came and cut it into pieces with skillful scissors, separating the flesh from the flesh. The secret to eating fully flavored kimchi is because you can add rice cakes, potatoes, noodles, etc.
Gwangjang Market, a food paradise
Regardless of whether it is a rainy day or a chilly day, most people who visit Gwangjang Market say that the charm of this place lies in the delicious food. In fact, more than half of the reasons why the market is so lively are probably the same. It's okay to go through the trouble of standing and eating, or sitting across from someone you don't know. It is only because of the ‘taste’ that I am willing to endure it.
I keep thinking of little kimbap made with pickled radish, spinach, and carrots like a drug, so I call it ‘drug kimbap.’ What is mung bean pancake that is cooked on the spot like? The tasting piece is large, but it's not enough so I end up buying it. Thick sundae and chewy tteokbokki cannot be passed on. There are many raw fish alleys and raw fish restaurants, stealing the hearts of connoisseurs. A refreshing feast of yangpoon mixed with various vegetables and seasoned with bibimbap and anchovy broth.
