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Daerim Market (대림시장)

Daerim Market (대림시장)

3.9Km    2024-03-15

300-10 Eungam-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

The oldest traditional market in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, is also the capital’s only fifth-day market (held on 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th of the month). It is divided into indoor and outdoor spaces. The former offers a comfortable space for shopping regardless of the weather. Like any good traditional market, Daerim Market offers vegetables, fruits, meat products, seafood, grain, and clothing at affordable prices. Visitors are recommneded to visit the restaurants hidden throughout the market, such as Halmaejip, a 50-year-old restaurant serving excellent banquet noodles, japchae, and tteokbokki; and Wooyirak, which serves pancakes with cream makgeolli (unrefined rice wine). Because the food is affordable and delicious, the market sees a lot of visitors throughout the day.

Daemunjeom (대문점)

3.9Km    2021-03-27

30, Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2678-3256

With a solid tradition lasting over a half-century, Daemunjeom serves the best Ohyang jangyuk (steamed pork) in town. Even though their major business category falls under Chinese cuisine, the restaurant does not serve jajangmyeon (black soy bean noodles), which is considered to be one of the most inexpensive and popular meals many Koreans favor. Interestingly, this place is still favored by many clientele for their delicious dumplings and ohyang janguk.

Hamheung Naengmyeon (함흥냉면)

Hamheung Naengmyeon (함흥냉면)

3.9Km    2024-02-29

6, Yeongdeungpo-ro, 42-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2678-2722

Hamheung Naengmyeon has served its namesake dish, Hamheung naengmyeon (Hamheung cold buckwheat noodles), since 1967. The second generation of the restaurant’s owners has kept the flavors the same throughout the ages. The restaurant’s signature menus include the hoenaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), and mullaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles). In particular, the hoenaengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish) impresses with the topping of ganjaemi seoneo (sliced aged raw red stingray), as well as the broth served with naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), made with vegetables and sauce.

Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

3.9Km    2024-12-02

251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.

Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)

Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)

3.9Km    2024-03-18

35-6 Chungjeong-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Cheolgil Tteokbokki is a famous pilgrimage site for tteokbokki lovers. As the name suggests, it is located next to the railroad (“cheolgil” in Korean) near Chungjeongno Station. There is a wide variety of Korean dishes available, from tteokbokki that will bring back childhood memories to gimbap, deep-fried dishes, and sundae. As the name suggests, it is located next to the railroad near Chungjeongno Station. The restaurant has been in operation for two generations while maintaining its original appearance. The old signboard and exterior have a nostalgic feeling. Unlike tteokbokki in soup, which is currently popular, this tteokbokki with chewy rice cakes is coated well with thick spicy sauce. It's very delicious when mixed with the restaurant’s deep-fried foods. Visitors are recommended to take the seat outdoors to enjoy the view of the railroad tracks while eating.

Myeongdong Jjigae Maeul Yeongdeungpo(명동찌개마을 영등포)

Myeongdong Jjigae Maeul Yeongdeungpo(명동찌개마을 영등포)

3.9Km    2020-12-07

6 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil Yeongdeungpo-gu Seoul
+82-2-2068-9855

It is a restaurant frequented by office workers in Myeong-dong. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is kimchi stew.

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo (아늑호텔 영등포점)

3.9Km    2025-04-24

10 Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Located within 5 minute's walking distance from Yeongdeungpo Station, Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo has major attractions like Times Square and Yeongdeungpo Market in the vicnity. The hotel lobby has a coffee machine, ice dispenser, and water dispenser for guests' convenience. Equipped with a variety of room types, guests can enjoy both comfort and entertainment at Aank Hotel Yeongdeungpo.

Chung Ki Wa Town - Main Branch (청기와타운 본점)

Chung Ki Wa Town - Main Branch (청기와타운 본점)

3.9Km    2023-05-16

32-4 , Yeongjung-ro 10-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Chung Ki Wa Town Main Branch specializes in Korean barbecue. Befitting the name and concept, the exterior is decorated with blue tiles, and it has a sophisticated feel of Koreatown. Upon entering the store, the most noticeable thing is the aged meat, and everything from raw meat to marinated meat is being aged. The representative menus are Suwon Jumbo Grilled Galbi and LA Galbi. The location is in a remote place a little further from the food alley, but it is a place where many people visit. Suwon  Jumbo Grilled Galbi can be ordered starting from 2 servings, and the rest of the menu can be ordered in units of 1 serving. For meals, Tojangjjigae is famous. Tojang is said to have been enjoyed by old noble families as it does not remove soy sauce from fermented soybean paste when making soybean paste, but it is recommended for those wanting to try a unique menu.

Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

3.9Km    2022-12-15

251, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go out through this door to greet. In 1898, to announce the independence from Japan, Dongnimun was constructed with the fund collected by the citizens. The traces of the past still remain on Dongnimmun with two pillars in front of Dongnimmun being the remains of Yeongeunmun.

The Arc de Triomphe in France can be recalled in comparison to Dongnimmun. Dongnimmun was built using granite with a passageway x_height of 14.28 meters. On the top it is written ‘Dongnimmun’ in Korean with the national flag drawn on each side. On the inner-left side there are stone stairs leading to the attic. The national flower Mugunghwa are planted around Dongnimmun. Now it is surrounded by roads and it is eye-catching to view when passing by.