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A bowl of creamy soup with noodles is centered on a wooden table. To the side, there are small black dishes containing kimchi and pickled radish slices with a slice of red chili. Another small dish contains salt.

Mangwon Gukbap

Local favorite

Slow-cooked beef soup beside Mangwon Market’s lively stalls

₩10,000

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A narrow pathway lined with traditional Korean houses featuring tiled roofs and straw-covered tops, set against a backdrop of hazy mountains and a serene sky. The warm, earthy tones of the walls and roofs contrast with the cool hues of the distant mountains.

Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Quiet escape

Wander traditional lanes and hanok courtyards in Eunpyeong

Free entry

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A table setting for a Korean barbecue meal with various small bowls of side dishes including salad, kimchi, pickled vegetables, and sauces arranged around a central grill. The grill has a metal dome and a pair of tongs resting on it.

Riverside Dakgalbi

Quiet escape

Wander traditional lanes and hanok courtyards in Eunpyeong

₩15,000

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Local Table Picks

Six comforting local favorites recommended by Seoul residents.

Seolleongtang House

Slow-simmered ox-bone soup beloved by neighborhood regulars.

₩12000

Market Kalguksu

Handmade knife-cut noodles served in a cozy market stall.

₩8000

Riverside Eel

Charcoal-grilled eel with riverside views and local charm.

₩22000

Haemul Alley

Spicy seafood stew tucked inside a lively traditional alley.

₩15000

Mountain Bibimbap

Jeonju-style bibimbap prepared with seasonal mountain vegetables.

₩14000

Bukchon Hodu-gwaja

Warm walnut pastries from a family bakery near Bukchon.

₩5000

On a dark table, several dishes of Korean food are displayed. A small green bowl is filled with kimchi topped with sesame seeds. Behind it, there is a plate of sautéed shrimp with vegetables and a blue bowl containing soup. On the right, a dish of what appears to be cold noodle salad is visible.

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