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Hongdae itself is mostly cafés and bars; the best-value eating is one or two stops away — Mangwon Market (Line 6) and the old meat houses of Mapo.
A neighbourhood market loved by locals: a handmade kalguksu shop with a constant queue, dakgangjeong in many sauces, croquette stalls facing each other, fresh tofu and side dishes by weight.
Decades-old Mapo pork house: charcoal pork ribs, salt-grilled pork and pork skin at crowded shared tables.
Since 1962; famous for bassak bulgogi grilled crisp without broth. Booking recommended for dinner.
Mapo naengmyeon institution with an icy broth; ask for "geonaeng" if you want it without the slush.
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