Street food and local flavours
Find a market for the food you want to try, from hotteok and mung bean pancakes to seafood. Explore the different flavours on offer.
Traditional markets in KoreaEat, shop and explore
Eat, shop and explore
Korea’s traditional markets
Discover street food, regional specialties and everyday local life.Check market days and directions, and plan your visit.
What to eat at the market
Photo: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL Type 1)
Find a market by food
Pick a dish and see the traditional markets that sell it, region by region.
Hotteoksweet pancakes호떡See markets →Mung bean pancakebindaetteok빈대떡See markets →Tteokbokkispicy rice cakes떡볶이See markets →Dakgangjeongsweet crispy chicken닭강정See markets →SundaeKorean blood sausage순대See markets →Eomukfish cakes어묵See markets →Jokbalbraised pig's trotters족발See markets →Kalguksuknife-cut noodles칼국수See markets →Mandudumplings만두See markets →Kkwabaegitwisted doughnuts꽈배기See markets →Gimbaprice rolls김밥See markets →Gukbaprice soup국밥See markets →Hoefresh sliced raw fish회See markets →Gopchanggrilled intestines곱창See markets →Korean corn dogs핫도그See markets →Bungeoppangfish-shaped pastry붕어빵See markets →
Find a market for your kind of visit
A street-food stop, everyday shopping or a day out. Choose what brings you to the market.
Groceries and regional goods
From ingredients and regional specialties to everyday goods, search for what you need and plan your market shopping.
Local life and a day out
Explore markets near your neighbourhood or travel destination. Discover different foods and goods, then check the market calendar for your visit.
Found a market you would like to visit?
Check market days, the address and directions. Published transport and parking information is available on market pages where provided.
Before visiting a Korean market
Are traditional markets open every day?
Hours and closing days vary by market and shop, including at permanent markets. Five-day markets are periodic markets held on set dates.
Can I search for a food or product?
You can search by market name, place, food or product. Check the listed products in results and the shop records on each market page.
Where can I find directions and parking?
Check the address and any available map and directions on the market page. Parking details appear where information is available.
Which languages are available?
The guide is available in Korean, English, Spanish, Japanese and Russian. Change the language at the top of the page. Some shop names and source information may remain in Korean.