Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

918.0M 2022-10-25

10-18, Dasan-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2236-9135

Sindang-dongTteokbokki Town started in the late '70s, although the alley did not become famous until the '80s. At that time, each restaurant had its own DJ booth, with the image of the "cool DJ" who played the music becoming a symbol of Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town. In addition, this period also marked the prime time of high school baseball where students would crowd the streets on days when Duksoo Commercial High School and Sunrin Commercial High School (now Sunrin Internet High School) played against one another. Although these high school students have aged, they continue to visit the area, reliving their youth and continuing to indulge in the specialty tteokbokki.

However, some claim the history of this alley began in the 1950s. The owner of Mabongnim Halmeoni Tteokbokki restaurant says tteokbokki was being sold as early as 1953 as the area used to be home to Donga Theater and she sold tteokbokki, corn and potatoes to those visiting the theater. At first, tteokbokki was simply made with gochujang (red chili paste) but as time went by, cooks decided the dish could be more than just a snack. By adding ingredients like eggs, cellophane noodles, fish cakes, instant noodles and more recently squid, prawn and cheese, tteokbokki can be made more delicious and turns this beloved snack into a full meal.

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon (오장동 함흥냉면)

924.2M 2024-02-22

108 Mareunnae-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Ojang-dong Hamheung Naengmyeon originated when grandma Han Hyesun, who migrated from Hamgyeongnam-do to Seoul during the Korean War, began selling Hamheung-style "nongma guksu (starch noodles)," eventually naming it Hamheung naengmyeon (Hamheung cold buckwheat noodles). Its signature dish, bibim naengmyeon (spicy buckwheat noodles), features chewy noodles infused with a tangy-sweet seasoning, showcasing the expertise behind its preparation. Alongside the flavorful broth served as a base, the menu also includes variations like hoe naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles with raw fish), mul laengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles), suyuk (boiled pork slices) and mandu.

Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

933.9M 2024-03-07

5, Dasan-ro 35-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-8930

Mabongrim Halmeonijip specializes in instant tteokbokki. The spicy and flavorful tteokbokki with gochujang sauce is their signature dish. It is served in a hot pot, it can be customized with rice cakes, fish cakes, extra ramyeon noodles, mandu, and other various ingredients. The restaurant is so famous that it is said to be the original restaurant of tteokbokki, and has been featured in several TV programs.

Leather Craft Shop (손놀림공방)

947.7M 2024-10-22

19-1 Naksanseonggwakseo 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

The leather workshop featured in the drama 'Boyfriend'
It is a leather workshop that appeared in the scene where Cha Soohyeon (Song Hyekyo) and Kim Jinhyeok (Park Bogum) reunite in the drama 'Boyfriend'. It is run by leather craft artist Kim Yeongae and is known for its many cute items. You can experience making leather knotted string bracelets and rings at a low cost.

Hostel Vanilla2

957.2M 2021-04-09

34-8, Jong-ro 57-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-10-9945-1944

Hostel Vanilla 2 is a guesthouse in a residential house located in Sungin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The 2-story house has 9 cozy rooms. Over 90% of the guests are from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Japan, and most of them are in their twenties. Since it is within a 10-minute walk from Dongdaemun Design Plaza, most guests – particularly those who came to Korea to shop during their tour - stay there for three or four days. All the guestrooms are for two and are kept clean at all times. The guesthouse provides free luggage storage service even after the guest has checked out, which is very convenient to the shoppers. Because the guests are young, the guesthouse owner communicates with the guests through various social network services and apps.

Jongjeom Tteokbokki (종점 떡볶이)

970.0M 2020-04-09

217-1, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2234-3649

Jongjeom Tteokbokki opened in 1978 and has been a popular restaurant on Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Street since then. The restauant serves a special meal option of adding fried rice to tteokbokki.

Urijip Tteokbokki (우리집떡볶이)

970.0M 2020-04-09

217-1, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-4531

Opened in 1979, Urijip Tteokbokki has operated for over 30 years in the same location. This restaurant has a spacious basement area which can accommodate up to 100 people. The restaurant is especially popular among Japanese tourists.

Song Won (송원)

972.8M 2024-03-15

35-4 Dongho-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2275-3118

Song won is a Korean restaurant located in Jangchung-dong Gourmand Alley. They specialize in high-quality Korean beef barbecue such as bulgogi and galbi, seasoned with a variety of 20 different natural ingredients. Additionally, they offer traditional Korean dishes like hot stone pot rice and noodles. Across the street, visitors can find Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street, and both Jangchungdan Park and Jangchung Gymnasium are within walking distance.

Alleys of Changsin-dong (창신동골목길)

983.3M 2024-10-30

38, Jibong-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

K-movie <PARASITE> - A town full of nostalgia
On the day Kitaek's family returned home, the torrential rain flowed ferociously in streams. The alleys of Changsin-dong, with its narrow and steep stairs, were a good backdrop for visually representing the condition of the Kitaek’s family, who were about to fall. Changsin-dong is a warm and charming neighborhood where traces of the 70s and 80s can be felt.

Agurang Kkotgerang (아구랑꽃게랑)

987.2M 2024-03-08

35-7, Dongho-ro 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2263-5554

This is a seafood restaurant specializing in Ganjanggejang (Soy sauce marinated crab). The crab is plump and seasoned to perfection, making it an excellent accompaniment to steamed rice. The restaurant’s Gulgukbap (Oyster and rice soup), a winter favorite, is enhanced with seaweed fulvescens, which is rich in vitamins and iron, making it beneficial for those suffering from anemia. Side dishes include Cheongpomukmuchim (Mung bean jelly salad), Kimchi, and Kongnamulmuchim (Bean sprout salad). Another popular item on the menu is the spicy Agutang (Monkfish soup), filled with springy monkfish.

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