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Where to Eat in Seoul: All 4 Spots + Addresses
This guide turns I Ate the Most Viral Street Foods in Korea! from Danny Kim into a practical food map with 4 saved spots around Seoul and Mapo-gu. The mapped places include a market, a restaurant stop, and a tourist attraction. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Danny Kim explored the viral street food of Gwangjang Market, where he was most impressed by the 70-cent twisted cinnamon donuts. Despite trying legendary mung bean pancakes and intricate honey string candy, he crowned the hot and chewy quappeki as the market's 'king.' He then moved on to Tongin Market to participate in their unique traditional brass coin lunchbox system.
What this map is good for
- Planning a market stop or short itinerary in Seoul.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Mangwon Market
Market in 27 Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Poeun-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Hours available - Seowonjuk
Restaurant in 141 Toegye-ro, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea, Jung District, Seoul, South Korea
Price level: Medium - Gwangjang Market
Tourist Attraction in 88 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Hours: Hours available - Tongin Traditional Market
Market in 18 Jahamun-ro 15-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Food notes from the video
- Quappeki (twisted donut)
- Tteokbokki with radish
- Sotteok sotteok (sausage and rice cake skewer)
- Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake)
- Beef pancake
- Kkul-tarae (16,000 strings of fermented honey with nuts)
Experiences captured
- Visited Gwangjang Market
- Watched live preparation of twisted donuts
- Observed traditional mung bean pancake frying
- Drank rice wine with a friend
- Watched 16,000 strands of honey being hand-stretched
- Arrived at Tongin Market for the coin lunchbox experience
Planning notes for Seoul
Seoul, located in the central region of the Korean Peninsula, has functioned as a capital for over 600 years. Its history as a political center dates back to 18 BC with the Baekje Kingdom and later as a major administrative hub during the Goryeo Dynasty. In 1394, King Taejo of the Joseon Dynasty designated the city, then known as Hanyang, as the national capital. This era established the city’s urban layout.
Must-try foods nearby
- Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Marinated Raw Crab)
Often called a 'rice thief' because the savory, umami-rich soy marinade compels you to eat bowl after bowl of rice. - Rose Tteokbokki
A modern evolution of the iconic spicy rice cake. This 'Rose' version blends traditional gochujang with cream or milk, creating a thick, orange. - Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
A traditional health-booster consisting of a whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujube, and garlic. - Kalguksu (Knife-Cut Noodles)
These rustic, hand-cut wheat noodles are served in a rich, comforting broth (usually chicken or clam-based). - Hanwoo Beef (Korean Premium Beef)
South Korea’s answer to Wagyu, Hanwoo is prized for its high marbling and intense beefy flavor.
When to go: The best months to visit Seoul are from April to early June (Spring) and September to November (Autumn). These periods offer mild, pleasant weather with clear skies.
Local tips
- Purchase a T-money or WOWPASS card at the airport for seamless travel on all subways, buses, and taxis.
- Always use both hands when giving or receiving items like credit cards, money, or gifts to show respect.
- Avoid sitting in the designated pink or purple priority seats on public transport, even if the train is empty.
- Wait for the eldest person at the table to start eating before you pick up your utensils.
What travelers are noticing
- The Seoul Skyview Observatories: A new network of 12 panoramic mountain-top decks, including the glass-floored Namsan Maru and the forest-themed Yongmasan 'Treehouse' shelters.
- Gwanghwamun Square Digital Hub: The area's transformation into a 'Times Square of Korea' with synchronized mega-billboards on nine surrounding buildings and new column-shaped digital landmarks.
- Seongsu-dong Pop-up Culture: The neighborhood's evolution as the 'Pop-up Store Holy Land,' featuring weekly high-concept fashion, tech, and K-pop experiential spaces in repurposed industrial buildings.
Extra place context
- Gwangjang Market
Seoul's oldest traditional market and a street food mecca. It is essential for trying Bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), Mayak Gimbap (addictive mini rice rolls), and the famous hand-cut noodles from the 'Netflix Lady' at Gohyang Kalguksu.
food - Mangwon Market
Rising as the 2026 favorite for locals seeking a 'real' market experience away from tourist crowds, Mangwon Market combines a traditional feel with a clean, modern infrastructure.
shopping - Mangwon Market
Known for: Kalguksu (Knife-Cut Noodles). Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
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Official tourism resource
The official travel guide to Seoul, operated by the Seoul Tourism Organization, providing information on attractions, food, and festivals.
Planning questions
Where did Danny Kim eat in Seoul?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Seoul.
What are the must-try foods in Seoul?
Creator picks from the video include Quappeki (twisted donut), Tteokbokki with radish, Sotteok sotteok (sausage and rice cake skewer), Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake). Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.