Essentials
韓国のお金と支払い
両替・ATM・支払い方法の完全ガイド
Read guide →Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Dongjak-gu spans the southern bank of the Han River, with Noryangjin Fish Market — one of Seoul's largest wholesale and retail seafood markets — as its defining food landmark. Eating fresh sashimi at the market itself, surrounded by tanks of live seafood, is a quintessential Seoul experience available around the clock.
This is a place that serves a very typical Korean home-style set meal, though cleanliness is not something to expect much from. The food tastes perfectly average, and the prices are low. The staff aren’t particularly friendly, and the atmosphere tends to be chaotic due to the wide mix of customers.
Kimchi stew is delicious. The side dishes are also delicious.
