Fish cake skewers simmering at a Myeongdong night market stall, Seoul

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Myeongdong street food and where to eat

Myeongdong's street stalls set up along the shopping streets from late afternoon. Between snacks, eat a proper meal at two of Seoul's oldest restaurants, both a few minutes' walk apart.

What to eat

Where to eat

Myeongdong street food stalls명동 노점 거리

Stalls appear from late afternoon into the evening. Prices are posted on each cart; many take cards, but carry some cash.

Address
Myeongdong shopping streets (Myeongdong-gil area), Jung-gu, Seoul
서울 중구 명동길 일대
Getting there
Myeongdong Stn (명동역, Line 4)
Price
₩ · snacks ~₩3,000–10,000
Hours
Check current hours on Naver/Kakao Map before you go
How to order · Say it in Korean카드 돼요?Kadeu dwaeyo?Can I pay by card?
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Myeongdong Kyoja (main branch)명동교자 본점

Since 1966

Kalguksu and dumplings since 1966; open daily 10:30–21:00. The menu is short — tell staff how many kalguksu you want. The garlicky kimchi is famous; refills are free.

Address
29 Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
서울 중구 명동10길 29
Getting there
Myeongdong Stn (명동역, Line 4) · Euljiro 1-ga Stn (을지로입구역, Line 2)
Price
₩ (Michelin Guide price tier)
Hours
Check current hours on Naver/Kakao Map before you go
How to order · Say it in Korean칼국수 두 그릇 주세요.Kalguksu du geureut juseyo.Two bowls of kalguksu, please.
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Hadongkwan (Myeongdong main branch)하동관 명동본점

Since 1939

Gomtang since 1939. Open Mon–Sat 07:00–16:00, closed Sundays, and it closes early when the day's soup sells out — go for breakfast or an early lunch. Order by size: 보통 (regular) or 특 (large).

Address
12 Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
서울 중구 명동9길 12
Getting there
Euljiro 1-ga Stn (을지로입구역, Line 2) · Myeongdong Stn (명동역, Line 4)
Price
₩ (Michelin Guide price tier)
Hours
Check current hours on Naver/Kakao Map before you go
How to order · Say it in Korean곰탕 보통 하나 주세요.Gomtang botong hana juseyo.One regular gomtang, please.
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Nearby audio guides

🎧 Myeongdong & Myeongdong Cathedral🎧 Namdaemun Market & Sungnyemun Gate🎧 Namsan & N Seoul Tower

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