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Mangwon Market | 망원시장
Seoul’s trendiest traditional market, popular with young locals
Introduction
Mangwon Market has been around for over 50 years, but recently it’s been drawing a young crowd. The nearby Mangridan-gil café street and Mangwon Hangang Park make it easy to turn a market visit into a full day out, and the street food here, especially the dakgangjeong (Bite-sized crispy fried chicken), keeps people coming back.
Must-tries include dakgangjeong, hotteok and croquettes. You’ll also find tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties), mung bean pancakes, tonkatsu, and traditional Korean liquor.
It’s emerging as an alternative to Gwangjang Market for international tourists, and you can pack food to enjoy a picnic at Mangwon Hangang Park just like locals.
Highlights
Dakgangjeong (Bite-sized Crispy Fried Chicken)
Dakgangjeong shops compete in this market. Bite-sized pieces of tender fried chicken tossed in various signature sauces.
Bunsik (Korean Snack Foods)
Basak Macha | 바삭마차
Mangwon Hand-made Croquettes | 망원수제고로케
- Featured on TV multiple times. Sells croquettes, donuts, twisted donuts, hotdogs, and vegetable salad bread. Expect a long line. Naver Map
Wooyirak | 우이락
Mangwon Tteokgalbi | 망원 떡갈비
- Thick, juicy handmade tteokgalbi (grilled short rib patties) made fresh on the spot.
- Lines are inevitable, so put your name down first and explore the market while you wait. Naver Map
Hongdukae Son Kalguksu | 홍두깨 손칼국수
- Hand-pulled chewy noodles in a spicy, refreshing broth. A filling meal at a budget-friendly price. Naver Map
Local Tips
- Café M: Order one drink per person and you can eat your takeout food in the shared seating area inside the café. Naver Map
- Budget: 15,000-20,000 KRW per person is enough for a full spread.
- Best time: Weekend afternoons for a lively vibe, weekday mornings for a quieter visit.
- You can pack your food and picnic at Mangwon Hangang Park. Check where the trash bins are before you settle in.
Mangridan-gil
Walk one block from Mangwon Market and you’re on Mangridan-gil, a buzzing street lined with trendy cafes, boutiques, and restaurants. It got its name as a playful nod to Gyeongridan-gil in Itaewon.
Spaces are tight and hours are short. On weekends, expect lines by noon when most places open. The food scene leans international, with restaurants generally betting on a few signature dishes rather than long menus.
Mangridan-gil Highlights
Crow Canyon Mangwon Showroom
Deep Blue Lake Coffee
Uig | 우이그
Huwa Huwa | 후와후와
Dangdo | 당도
Anthracite Seogyo | 앤트러사이트 서교
Ichizen | 이치젠
Practical Info
- Payment: All shops accept card payments.
- Hours: 10:00-21:00 (varies by shop)
ⓒ Photo Korea – Neoteny Studio, Lee Bumsu
