14 Culinary Adventures Only True Food Explorers Find in Asia

11. Exploring Seoul’s Gwangjang Traditional Market, South Korea

Gwangjang Market, a Seoul landmark since 1905, is a street food haven and cultural hub. The busy alleys teem with life—vendors roll out bindaetteok (mung bean pancakes), freshly made mayak kimbap, hand-cut noodles, and, for the daring, live octopus. The communal tables encourage shared meals, where patrons trade stories and recommendations across generations.