Historic covered market packed with stalls serving bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), mayak gimbap, yukhoe (beef tartare), and other street foods.

Iconic dakhanmari (whole chicken hotpot) restaurant where you cook chicken in a shared pot and customize with noodles and sauces.

Classic spot near City Hall known for kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup) and comforting Korean dishes, popular with locals for lunch.

Long‑running noodle house renowned for kalguksu (knife‑cut noodles), mandu (dumplings), and simple, hearty Korean fare.

Famous restaurant near Gyeongbokgung Palace specializing in ginseng chicken soup served in a traditional hanok setting.