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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.
Gwanak-gu's university population (Seoul National University is the dominant anchor) drives a food scene of affordable restaurants, study cafés, and late-night delivery options. The local food culture is young, budget-conscious, and diverse — students from across Korea bring their regional food preferences and the restaurant scene reflects this variety.
My favorite soul food restaurant, a regular since 1995~ ☆Namwon House on the 3rd floor☆ (The owner is still the same as back then.) Actually, if you eat when you're sick, you won't get sick, lol. The innermost seat by the window on the 3rd floor! Only the most loyal customers come all the way inside, ignoring all the other shops from the entrance. The neighboring shops seem to have a lot of TV appearances and commercials, but the owner doesn't even try to solicit customers passing by. (It's a shame, in my opinion.. lol.) I came from far away today, circling the parking lot four times, but the owner still greeted me with a warm and gentle smile. I'm writing this review because I'm worried I won't be able to find a seat because of the popularity. Stop wandering around and come to Namwon House. The service is so bad at other places, it's dark and stale, but it's fresh. I wish they sold it as a menu item. I couldn't take a picture of the must-try fried rice because I was too busy eating it.
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