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Myeongdong Night Market

Seoul, South Korea

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Myeongdong Night Market

A night market on the pedestrian street of Myeongdong in Seoul, lined with food stalls, beauty shops and souvenir stores. Grilled lobster, tteokbokki and egg bread are sold under neon signs from late afternoon.

Highlights

  • Grilled lobster with cheese
  • Tteokbokki and egg bread
  • Fried coconut shrimp

Good to know

  • Most street food stalls take cash
  • Stalls pack up late in the evening
  • Halal options available

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