3-Day Foodie Itinerary for Seoul in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Gwangjang Market
    20 minutes (6.2 km) from Incheon International Airport

    Start your trip in Seoul by visiting the Gwangjang Market, one of the oldest and largest traditional markets in South Korea. This market is known for its street food, with over 200 stalls selling a variety of Korean snacks and dishes such as bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), and bibimbap (mixed rice bowl). The market also has clothing and fabric stores, so be sure to check those out as well!

  2. Day 2: Myeongdong Food Street
    25 minutes (5.3 km) from Gwangjang Market

    If you're a foodie, you can't miss the Myeongdong Food Street. This street is lined with food stalls and restaurants serving Korean street food and snacks such as fried chicken, dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), and hotteok (sweet pancakes filled with cinnamon and brown sugar). There are also international food options such as Japanese ramen and Chinese dumplings. Don't forget to try the famous Korean dessert, bingsu (shaved ice with toppings)!

  3. Day 3: Majang Meat Market
    30 minutes (9.1 km) from Myeongdong Food Street

    End your trip by visiting the Majang Meat Market, a wholesale meat market that is open to the public. This is the place to go if you want to try Korean barbecue, as there are many restaurants in the market that serve it. You can choose from a variety of meats such as beef, pork, and chicken, and cook it yourself on the tabletop grills. Make sure to try the samgyeopsal (pork belly) and galbi (beef short ribs)!

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Gwangjang Market (1-2 hours, depends on food purchases)
  • Myeongdong Food Street (2-3 hours, depends on food purchases)
  • Majang Meat Market (2-3 hours, depends on food purchases)
  • Total Estimated Costs:
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