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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.
Eunpyeong-gu sits at the northwestern edge of Seoul, where the city meets the mountains of Bukhansan National Park. The area has a quiet, residential character with a food scene that reflects its local community — traditional Korean home-style cooking, neighbourhood pojangmacha, and teahouses tucked between hiking trail entrances.
I stopped by because I wanted to eat a nearby snack. Crispy Fried Food I don't know if it's because I went in the evening, but the tteokbokki and sundae were not in good condition and the amount was small. I don't recommend it.
The fried food and kimbap are really delicious, so I visit this place every time I visit Korea. These days, there are many places where the fried food at snack bars is not as good as it used to be. Every time I go here, I always order squid, fried peppers, and Mrs. Jeong's kimbap. I've been here five times in the past six years, and the owner is very kind, and the fried food and kimbap are always satisfying. The sanitary conditions are also quite good. I don't know why everyone is so angry. It's a shame. It's definitely a place worth visiting.
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