Namdaemun Market Gourmand Alley (Kalguksu Alley) (남대문시장 먹자골목(칼국수 골목))

137.8307386592352m 1 2023-11-06

42-1, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Namdaemun Market is a massive market in Seoul filled with history and traditions. In the market, there is a place where people can dine without worrying about time or money, in an unmistakably Korean atmosphere, and that is the Gourmand Alley (Kalguksu Alley). The alley is lined with stalls selling similar fare, and people sit down in front of them, shoulder to shoulder, to enjoy their meal. Namdaemun Market’s Gourmand Alley specializes in noodle soup and steamed barley rice sets. The latter is a mixture of rice and barley, which is then steamed together. Its call to popularity is the nutty flavor imparted by barley. It has a healthy taste like no other, so make sure to check it out. Each order often comes with two or three separate menus (noodle soup, steamed rice, cold buckwheat noodles, etc.), along with a sumptuous array of side dishes like kimchi. Because this spot is beloved by diners of all ages, one often has to wait to get one’s turn during meal hours or on weekends. Keep in mind that the alley’s age often manifests itself in its crowdedness and lower attention to hygiene.
Another thing to note is that first-time visitors often find it difficult to find the entrance to the alley. The entrance is the transparent plastic door right next to “Segye-ro Eyeglasses Shop,” which can be found right across from Exit 5 of Hoehyeon Station on Seoul Subway Line 4. The door is rather small and difficult to find, but once you enter the doorway, you will immediately see the stalls unfolding in front of your eyes.

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Choeun Optical - Hoehyeon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (조은안경 회현)

138.43405422265235m 0 2024-04-22

Joeun Eyewear, 42, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Choeun Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (조은안경)

138.43405422265235m 0 2024-06-27

42, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Boram Optical [Tax Refund Shop] (보람안경)

144.91999680633648m 0 2024-06-26

25-3, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Namdaemun Ginseng Market (남대문인삼시장)

160.5071988414572m 45220 2021-06-09

25-8, Namdaemunsijang-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-752-1012

Namdaemun Ginseng Market is found along the central path of Namdaemun Market located on Namdaemun-ro.There are approximately 20 shops standing close together in the market, with seven other ginseng shops in a ginseng distributor center located on the second floor of Namdaemun Theatre building. Here, visitors can purchase quality ginseng at a 20~30% lower price than the regular consumer price.

Visitors can also purchase fresh ginseng and other processed products such as ginseng tea and powder, as well as a variety of oriental health foods including: red ginseng, honey, Yeongji mushrooms, traditional teas, brown rice and adlay.

Hanaro Optics [Tax Refund Shop] (하나로안경원)

162.79456089674426m 0 2024-04-19

48, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Queen Plaza (퀸프라자)

172.82326079324744m 14618 2021-06-19

29, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-775-8400

Queen Plaza offers diverse items for people of varying ages from children to seniors. Consisting of many shops, it is particularly popular among families. On the third floor, designer clothing and accessories can be found.

Grain De Beaute [Tax Refund Shop] (그랭드보떼)

172.05594660107377m 0 2024-04-19

1F, 34, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Grain De Beaute [Tax Refund Shop] (지앤에이트레이드코리아)

172.05594660107377m 0 2024-04-19

3F, 34, Namdaemunsijang 6-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Kolping - Namdaemun Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (콜핑남대문점)

175.2093617362084m 0 2024-04-19

11F, 51, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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