🌙Top Korean Street Foods in Seoul Markets - 10 Street Foods to Try in Seoul Night Markets

7월 15, 2025

10 Must-Try Korean Street Foods in Seoul Night Markets

Seoul’s night markets aren’t just food destinations — they’re cultural playgrounds where sizzling griddles, smoky skewers, and sweet aromas pull in visitors from all over the world.

Whether you’re walking down the bright alleys of Myeongdong or exploring the hidden stalls of Dongdaemun Night Market, here’s your ultimate guide to 10 of the most iconic and delicious Korean street foods you must try.

1. Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

The undisputed queen of Korean street snacks. Chewy rice cakes swimming in a fiery red gochujang sauce — sweet, spicy, and addictive. Pair it with fish cakes (eomuk) for the full experience.

A steaming bowl of Korean tteokbokki featuring chewy rice cakes and sliced fish cakes in a vibrant red gochujang sauce, garnished with fresh green onion on top, served in a black bowl on a brown fabric background.

Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

2. Hotteok (Sweet Syrup-Filled Pancakes)

A winter favorite, hotteok is a golden, crispy pancake stuffed with brown sugar, cinnamon, and crushed peanuts. Fresh off the griddle, it's gooey and comforting with every bite.

Three golden-brown Korean sweet pancakes (hotteok) on a beige ceramic plate, with one cut open to reveal a gooey filling of brown sugar, cinnamon, and crushed peanuts, set against a warm brown background. ChatGPT에게 묻기

Hotteok (Sweet Syrup-Filled Pancakes)

3. Eomuk (Fish Cake Skewers)

Served in a warm broth, these savory skewers are cheap, filling, and perfect for chilly nights. You’ll find them at nearly every night market stall.

Four skewers of folded Korean fish cake (eomuk) soaking in a warm, clear broth with chopped green onions, served in a beige ceramic bowl on a light brown fabric background.

Eomuk (Fish Cake Skewers)

4. Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rolls)

Korea’s answer to sushi, gimbap is a rice roll filled with vegetables, pickles, egg, and occasionally meat or tuna. A convenient finger food to keep you fueled while exploring.

Nine neatly sliced pieces of Korean gimbap arranged on a wooden tray, each filled with white rice, yellow egg omelet, julienned carrots, cucumber, and seasoned meat, set against a beige fabric background with wooden chopsticks beside the tray.

Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rolls)

5. Bungeoppang (Fish-Shaped Pastry)

This cute fish-shaped pastry is filled with red bean paste (or sometimes custard), making it a nostalgic sweet treat for locals and tourists alike.

Three golden-brown fish-shaped Korean pastries (bungeoppang) on a beige ceramic plate, with one cut open to reveal a sweet red bean paste filling, set against a warm brown background.

Bungeoppang (Fish-Shaped Pastry)

6. Dak-kkochi (Chicken Skewers)

Marinated chicken grilled on a stick and brushed with sweet and spicy sauce. A smoky, protein-packed option with bold flavors.

Five skewers of grilled Korean spicy fish cake (eomuk) glazed with a red chili sauce, neatly arranged on a beige ceramic plate, with sauce pooling beneath on a soft brown fabric background.

Dak-kkochi (Chicken Skewers)

7. Tornado Potato

A whole potato spiral-cut and deep-fried on a stick, often seasoned with cheese, onion, or hot pepper powder. It's crispy, salty, and fun to eat.

Tornado Potato

8. Korean Corn Dog (Gamja-hotdog)

Forget American corn dogs — Korean versions are next-level. Coated in batter and deep-fried with options like mozzarella filling, potato cubes, and sugar dusting. Don’t forget the ketchup and mustard.

A crispy Korean-style corn dog topped with diced fried potatoes, drizzled with zigzag lines of ketchup and mustard, served on a beige ceramic plate against a warm brown background.

Korean Corn Dog (Gamja-hotdog)

9. Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Crispy-fried or steamed, these dumplings come with various fillings like pork, kimchi, or glass noodles. Delicious alone or dipped in soy sauce.

Six golden-brown Korean dumplings are neatly arranged on a beige ceramic plate, accompanied by a small dish of soy sauce on the right. The dumplings feature crispy seared surfaces and pleated edges, highlighted by warm, natural lighting.

Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

10. Jjinppang (Steamed Red Bean Buns)

Soft and pillowy, these buns are filled with warm red bean paste and steamed on-site. A fluffy, mildly sweet way to end your night market feast.

Three steamed Korean red bean buns in a bamboo steamer, one torn open to reveal the rich, sweet red bean paste inside.

Jjinppang (Steamed Red Bean Buns)

🛍️ Where to Find These Street Foods

Myeongdong Night Market – The most tourist-friendly with English menus and photo displays.
Dongdaemun Night Market – Great for late-night shopping and local vibes.
Gwangjang Market – More traditional, indoor-style, known for bindaetteok and mayak gimbap.
Noryangjin Market (Night Section) – A seafood lover’s dream.

✨ Pro Tips for First-Time Visitors

💵 Bring cash – Most stalls still prefer it over cards.
📸 Ask before filming – Be respectful of vendors.
🕒 Best time to go: 6 PM – 11 PM (weekends are busier but livelier)
🌶️ Spice alert! – Many dishes are spicy. Ask for "less spicy" (덜 매운 맛 / deol maeun mat) if needed.

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