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Mangwon Market

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Mangwon, Seoul · 서울

A working neighbourhood market west of Hongdae — fried chicken, tteokbokki, croquettes, greengrocers — with prices set for residents rather than visitors.

Why it’s worth it

It is a fraction of Gwangjang's price and none of the pressure. Buy from three or four stalls and eat by the Han river, which is a ten-minute walk south.

CategoryFood
AreaMangwon
HoursDaily, ~09:00–21:00
Typical spend₩
Hidden gemneighbourhood marketstreet foodcheap

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