Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town (신당동떡볶이골목)

742.965981140929m 80759 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.

Bangsan Market (방산시장)

742.9674933636801m 2 2023-12-27

18-1 Eulji-ro 33-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

This market is famous for bakery products, cooking utensils, and packaging supplies. If you want special shopping rather than general souvenir shopping, visit here. You can also choose scented candles or diffuser materials that remind you of your visit to Korea. Perfume and scented candle materials are mainly in Building A. It also has the advantage of being close to Dongdaemun, Myeongdong, and Euljiro, and has many good restaurants.

I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki (아이러브신당동떡볶이)

744.2040467040049m 16867 2024-03-07

50, Toegye-ro 76-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2232-7872

Situated in Sindang-dong Tteokbokki Town, I Love Sindangdong Tteokbokki is a famous tteokbokki restaurant. Tteokbokki is a typical Korean street food, consisting of rice cakes made with flour or rice flour and stir-fried in red chili paste. The rice cakes are simmered in a broth with seasonings, along with fish cakes, vegetables, boiled eggs, mandu, and other ingredients. The best thing is that the dish can be customized with various ingredients such as cheese, ramyeon noodles, chewy noodles, and ham. Leftover broth can be fried with rice for a satisfying meal.

Olive Young - Sindang Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 신당역)

750.1051516567771m 0 2024-04-18

258, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Soonheenae Bindaetteok (순희네빈대떡)

754.4410548207943m 4560 2024-03-20

5 Jong-ro 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2264-5057

Soonheenae Bindaetteok is a stall located in Gwangjang Market known for its mung bean pancakes and meatballs. Bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) is a dish made by grinding mung beans and mixing them with kimchi, bracken, and ground pork, then flattening and frying the mixture. Here, they grind mung beans on a millstone and fry the bindaetteok on the spot, resulting in a crispy and savory taste. The secret soy sauce dip complements the bindaetteok perfectly. Situated within the traditional market, the atmosphere is lively.

Eunjujeong (은주정)

755.6615664401007m 7621 2024-03-12

32, Changgyeonggung-ro 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2265-4669

Situated near Gwangjang Market, Eunjujeong focuses on kimchi jjigae. Served wrapped in lettuce, it offers a unique delicacy. They also sell barbecued pork belly, which is grilled in the traditional Korean style. After finishig the meal, it's recommended to take a walk along Cheonggyecheon Stream right in front of the restaurant. Across Cheonggyecheon Stream is Gwangjang Market, which is also worth exploring, enriching the experience of the area.

Agurang Kkotgerang (아구랑꽃게랑)

756.7636208883537m 84 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.

Dalkanmari Dwaejihangeun (닭한마리돼지한근)

757.00611381221m 122 2021-03-18

33, Dongho-ro, 24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2285-5988

A restaurant recommended by members of the Jangchung-dong Cooperative of Shopkeepers. The representative menu is spicy braised chicken. This Korean cuisine is located near Dongguk Univ. Station, Seoul.

Crap Hoe Fish - Jangchungdong Branch (크랩회피쉬 장충동)

764.6392866888538m 76 2021-03-19

27-4, Dongho-ro24-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
+82-2-2269-9968

A restaurant where live seafood is prepared and served fast. The representative menu is sliced raw fish. This Korean cuisine is located near Dongguk Univ. Station, Seoul.

Mabongrim Halmeonijip (마복림할머니집)

767.9565017462047m 18175 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.

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