There are many places that you should visit in in Seoul! The local market called ‘Mangwon market’ is rising place and the street next to the market ‘Mangni street’ is the best itinerary.
Mangwon Market(망원시장) is rising spot in Seoul, because many people have a concept that Mangwon area is comparatively easy to visit rather than expensive Gangnam area. Thanks to the region’s redevelopment wave, there are many new stores, clothing shops, restaurants and other life-convenient stores rushed in.
But still, the market maintains the old exterior and sells the comfort food that may Koreans still love to eat. Did you know that Makgeolli(Korean traditional alcoholic drink) and Buchimgae(Korean pan cake) is the all time invincible combo?
If you want to try this combo, please stand in line in front of ‘Wooyirak(우이락,U-Ilag)’ and watch how many Buchimgae are being sold while you are waiting! Also you can try different style of Buchimgae which is called ‘Jeon’ much smaller than Buchimgae but still covered with egg and flour then fried in oil.
Fried pepper filled with various vegetables and meat is the most famous dish. There is a variation of the fried pepper which is filled with cheese. They also serve many side dishes, please visit wooyirak to see the updated wait list and menu.
[Mangwon Market]
Address: 14, Poeun-ro 8-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul(서울특별시 마포구 포은로8길 14)
Operating hours: 08:00 – 22:00 (varies by store)
[Wooyirak/U-Ilag]
Address: 411-21, Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Operating hours: Everyday 11:00 – 22:00 (Last order 21:00)
Enjoyed your Korean combo at Mangwon market? Then let’s have a little walk to Mangnidan street!
Mangnidan Street is located near Poeun-ro, which can be reached in about 6 to 8 minutes of leisurely walk toward Mangwon Hangang Park from Exit 2 of Mangwon Station on Subway Line 6.
Its name comes from the combination of Mangwon-dong and the Gyeongnidan Street in Itaewon, meaning the “Gyeongnidan Street of Mangwon-dong.” This place is quite close to Mangwon Market, so visitors can stop by the market if time allows. Another way to fit this area into the itinerary is as a pit stop for desserts or some shopping before heading to Mangwon Hangang Park.
Should you need more information or help please call Mapo Tourist Information Center +82-2-334-7878.
Don’t forget to listen to the music “Yangwha Bridge” while you walk! The music was released 10 years ago and Yangwha bridge is the motive of the song which is located in a walking distance from Mangnidan street. The artist reflects his childhood memory in his song; his father was a taxi driver always answering “I’m crossing the Yangwha Bride now” inferring that he is on his way home to see his loving family.
[Yangwha Bridge] click to leave the page, listen on YouTube official page.
[MV] Zion.T(자이언티) _ Yanghwa BRDG(양화대교)
