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Dongnimmun Yeongcheon Market (독립문영천시장)

3.6Km    2023-01-17

189-1, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Yeongcheon Market, which was formed in the 1960s near Dongnimmun Gate in Seodaemun-gu, is a marketplace with over 50 years of history and tradition, once famous as one of the largest rice cake wholesale markets in Seoul. It is set up near a residential district, which makes it one of the city's most notable street-style traditional markets that nearby residents frequently visit. The city of Seoul selected the area surrounding 38 Yeongcheonsijang-gil, Seodaemun-gu as the "Future Heritage of July" in 2021.

It is a large-scale traditional market that currently features around 198 stores, and it is well-known for its various foods and snacks such as tteokbokki and twisted donuts sold at about 40% of all shops.

Jangsu Galbi (장수갈비)

Jangsu Galbi (장수갈비)

3.6Km    2021-03-26

54-1, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-9292

It has been around since 1968. This restaurant's signature menu is grilled ribs. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

Innisfree - Sinseol-dong Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이니스프리 신설동역)

3.6Km    2024-04-17

1F, 20, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

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Sagyejinmi - Myeongdong Branch (사계진미 명동)

Sagyejinmi - Myeongdong Branch (사계진미 명동)

3.6Km    2021-09-03

37, Myeongdong8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-6939

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant where you can try Korean BBQ chicken. The representative menu is Spicy Stir-fried Chicken.

YUKDAEJANG Myeongdong(육대장 명동)

YUKDAEJANG Myeongdong(육대장 명동)

3.6Km    2020-10-30

45, Myeongdong, 8na-Gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-7555

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The representative menu is Spicy Beef Soup. The favorite store of office workers.

Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office (봉추찜닭 명동중앙우체국)

3.6Km    2024-03-12

47, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-3789-9381

Located in Myeongdong Street, Bongchu Jjimdak Myeongdong Post Office branch specializes in jjimdak (braised chicken). Jjimdak is a Korean-style soy sauce glazed chicken that originated in the Andong region and features chicken stir-fried with potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, glass noodles, and rice cakes. Their signature dish is ppyeo eomneun jjimdak (braised boneless chicken), which is easy to eat even for beginners. Its spicy level can be adjusted and cheese can be added to suit personal preferences. 

Bodolmiyeok Myeongdong(보돌미역 명동)

Bodolmiyeok Myeongdong(보돌미역 명동)

3.6Km    2020-10-30

B1F, 10, , Myeongdong, 8na-gil, , Jung-gu, , Seoul
+82-2-772-7600

This is a Korean cuisine located in Myeong-dong, Seoul. A restaurant specializing in seaweed soup loved by Koreans. The representative menu is clam seaweed soup.

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

kr Myeongdong Samgyetang (kr명동삼계탕)

3.6Km    2021-05-12

49, Myeongdong, 8na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-778-7370

It makes Samgyetang (Korean ginseng chicken soup) using herbal broth as a store with more than 20 years’ experience. This restaurant's signature menu is ginseng chicken soup. This Korean dishes is located in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Zeus Eyewear - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (제우스안경 명동)

Zeus Eyewear - Myeong-dong Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (제우스안경 명동)

3.6Km    2024-04-22

2F, 105, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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