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Real Korea Series Top 10 - Ep.1: Top Ten Korean Street Foods You Must Try at Night Markets
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Top 10 Korean Street Foods You Must Try at Night Markets — Seasonal Guide for Travelers
Seasonal Guide Included | Where, When, and How to Enjoy Each Dish
🍢 1. Tteokbokki (떡볶이) – Spicy Rice Cakes
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💰 Price: KRW 3,000–5,000
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👍 Local Tip: Add cheese or ramen noodles (called "rabokki") for a filling combo. Dip fried tempura into the spicy sauce.
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📍 Where to Eat: Gwangjang Market (Seoul), Nampo-dong (Busan), university neighborhoods.
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🕒 Season: Available year-round, but especially popular during colder months as a warming snack.
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Tteokbokki (떡볶이) – Spicy Rice Cakes |
🌭 2. Sundae (순대) – Korean Blood Sausage
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💰 Price: KRW 3,000–6,000
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👍 Local Tip: Ask for a mix with liver and lung ("sundae modeum") and eat with salt or ssamjang.
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📍 Where to Eat: Local markets like Mangwon Market (Seoul), Seomun Market (Daegu), or near schools.
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🕒 Season: Year-round, often bundled with tteokbokki and odeng for a complete meal set.
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Sundae (순대) – Korean Blood Sausage |
🥞 3. Hotteok (호떡) – Sweet Korean Pancake
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💰 Price: KRW 1,500–2,500
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👍 Local Tip: Hold it with a paper cup—it’s hot inside! In Busan, try the "seed hotteok" variation with sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
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📍 Where to Eat: Namdaemun Market, BIFF Square, winter food trucks.
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❄️ Season: Mostly available from November to March. Hard to find in summer.
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Hotteok (호떡) – Sweet Korean Pancake |
🍙 4. Gimbap (김밥) – Korean Rice Roll
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💰 Price: KRW 2,500–4,000
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👍 Local Tip: Mayak gimbap (mini rolls) with mustard soy sauce is addictive and unique.
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📍 Where to Eat: Gwangjang Market, local gimbap shops, convenience stores.
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🕒 Season: All seasons — Korea’s most versatile snack!
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Gimbap (김밥) – Korean Rice Roll |
🍗 5. Dakkochi (닭꼬치) – Grilled Chicken Skewers
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💰 Price: KRW 2,000–4,000
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👍 Local Tip: Try both soy garlic and spicy gochujang sauces. Some even offer melted cheese on top!
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📍 Where to Eat: Dongdaemun Night Market, Hongdae Street, Jeonju Hanok Village.
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🕒 Season: Year-round, best enjoyed fresh during evening strolls.
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Dakkochi (닭꼬치) – Grilled Chicken Skewers |
🍢 6. Eomuk (어묵) – Fish Cake Skewers
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💰 Price: KRW 1,000–2,000 per stick
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👍 Local Tip: Drink the hot broth between bites—locals love it in winter. Add chili flakes or mustard.
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📍 Where to Eat: Subway station exits, Busan Jagalchi Market, Namdaemun alleys.(Seoul)
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❄️ Season: Fall to early spring (Oct–Mar) — less common in summer.
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Eomuk (어묵) – Fish Cake Skewers |
🍌 7. Banana Fritters / Cheese Balls (바나나 튀김/치즈 볼 -Modern Fusion)
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💰 Price: KRW 2,000–3,000
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👍 Local Tip: Ask for freshly fried. Pair it with milk tea or coffee from nearby food stalls.
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📍 Where to Eat: Bamdokkaebi Night Market (Seoul), Seomun Night Market (Daegu), flea markets.
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☀️ Season: Spring to Fall (Apr–Oct) — often unavailable in cold seasons.
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Banana Fritters (바나나 튀김) |
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Cheese Balls (치즈 볼) |
🥚 8. Gyeran-ppang (계란빵) – Egg Bread
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💰 Price: KRW 1,500–2,500
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👍 Local Tip: Try special versions with cheese, bacon, or ham for a savory twist.
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📍 Where to Eat: Myeongdong Night Street, Daejeon Sky Road, around bus terminals.
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❄️ Season: Fall and Winter (Oct–Feb) — rarely found in summer.
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Gyeran-ppang (계란빵) – Egg Bread |
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Gyeran-ppang (계란빵) – Egg Bread |
🐟 9. Bungeoppang (붕어빵) – Fish-Shaped Pastry
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💰 Price: KRW 1,000–2,000 for 2–3 pcs
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👍 Local Tip: Red bean is classic, but custard and sweet potato versions are gaining popularity.
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📍 Where to Eat: School zones, subway exits, winter street carts.
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❄️ Season: Winter Only (Nov–Feb) — usually disappears by early spring.
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Bungeoppang (붕어빵) – Fish-Shaped Pastry |
🥟 10. Twigim (튀김) – Korean Deep-Fried Snacks
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💰 Price: KRW 500–1,000 per piece
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👍 Local Tip: Choose 3–4 types and dip them in tteokbokki sauce for the ultimate local experience.
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📍 Where to Eat: Gwangjang Market, Jongno alleyways, any tteokbokki stand.
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🕒 Season: Year-round, but more popular in cooler weather due to oil-heavy nature.
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Twigim (튀김) – Korean Deep-Fried Snacks |
📆 Summary Table – What to Eat, When & Where
Street Food | Price (KRW) | Best Season | Where to Find |
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Tteokbokki | 3,000–5,000 | All year | Gwangjang, Nampo-dong, uni areas |
Sundae | 3,000–6,000 | All year | Mangwon, Seomun, school zones |
Hotteok | 1,500–2,500 | Nov–Mar ❄️ | Namdaemun, Busan BIFF Square |
Gimbap | 2,500–4,000 | All year | Everywhere (street, shops, convenience) |
Dakkochi | 2,000–4,000 | All year | Dongdaemun, Hongdae, Jeonju |
Eomuk | 1,000–2,000 | Oct–Mar ❄️ | Subway exits, Busan, Namdaemun |
Banana/Chz Balls | 2,000–3,000 | Apr–Oct ☀️ | Bamdokkaebi, youth alleys |
Gyeran-ppang | 1,500–2,500 | Oct–Feb ❄️ | Myeongdong, terminal streets |
Bungeoppang | 1,000–2,000 | Nov–Feb ❄️ | Winter carts, school & subway zones |
Twigim | 500–1,000 | All year | Gwangjang, Jongno, near tteokbokki stalls |
🧭 Final Tips for Seasonal Visitors
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❄️ Winter (Nov–Feb): Focus on hot snacks — hotteok, gyeran-ppang, bungeoppang, eomuk
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☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug): Go for cold drinks, gimbap, dakkochi, banana fritters
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🍁 Fall & Spring: Best time to experience the full variety of Korea’s street food
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