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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.
Yongsan-gu contains Itaewon — Seoul's most international neighbourhood — as well as the scenic Hannam district and Yongsan Electronics Market. Itaewon's food scene reflects its global community: Indian, Middle Eastern, African, and American restaurants share streets with high-end Korean and Japanese establishments. It's also where many of Seoul's foreign chefs have set up their most ambitious projects.
I'm not the type to waste food. Even when self-service food is available, I get as much as I can eat, and even when portions are fixed, I usually finish it all. However, it was so bland that I couldn't finish it all, so I left half of it behind. (The worst omelet rice I've ever had...) I was even more disappointed because the food took about 25 minutes to arrive, even though there weren't many people in the restaurant. I assumed it was because there were a lot of delivery orders but the staff was small (one kitchen worker, one assistant, and ordering and serving were handled by kiosks and mobile robots). The customer who came after me also ordered kimbap and waited about 25-30 minutes. If you're in a hurry for lunch, this is something to keep in mind. However, the female assistant was very accommodating. When the food was busy, she would serve the food directly instead of loading it onto a robot to expedite the delivery. She was always friendly and helpful. Considering the time it took for the food to arrive and the quality of the food, the overall value for money was poor, so I wouldn't return.
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Nice place to have a lunch! Kimpab - is excellent, bulgogi - is good, cheap price and delicious
