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Read guide →Bunsik — Korean street-food snacks — evolved as affordable, filling fare for students and workers after the Korean War. Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), kimbap (seaweed rice rolls), sundae (blood sausage), and odeng (fish cake skewers in broth) are the staples. Most bunsik restaurants are fast, casual, and open late, making them a go-to for a quick hot meal at any hour.
Dongdaemun-gu is a 24-hour neighbourhood defined by its massive fashion markets, which draw wholesale buyers and night shoppers around the clock. The food scene is fast, cheap, and designed for people who eat at unconventional hours — naengmyeon restaurants that open at midnight, pojangmacha that come alive at 3am, and kalguksu shops that have served the same recipe for fifty years.
The lunch bossam set is satisfying in both taste and quantity. However, don't expect great service or a quiet atmosphere...
The clams in the kalguksu were large and clean. There was a generous amount of clams, and the broth was amazing. And the fresh kimchi was incredibly delicious. The music playing from the speakers throughout the meal was also great. I really enjoyed the kalguksu, so I think the bossam would be delicious too.
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- Manbok Original Bossam Kalguksu - 429-2 Jangandong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul - Try the Lunch Special Bossam Set - I returned to Manbokjip after three years. It's so famous that it's packed. Word of mouth is spreading fast. - The lunch special is only available until 3 PM. The dried radish and cabbage kimchi are nothing special, but they're enticing. - Doenjang jjigae and various side dishes are served with it. - Tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cakes) is a unique addition to the various side dishes, and it's truly a masterpiece. - Bossam Set 11,000 won #ManbokOriginalBossamKalguksu #BossamSet #JangandongRestaurant #GwanoCWiseGourmetLife 2021.09.10 When you're having lunch in Jangandong, come here. The lunch special Bossam is guaranteed to be delicious and affordable. #ManbokBossam #JangandongRestaurant #BossamSet
