The marketplace is specifically know for three dishes: soondae, bindaeddeok, and kimbap. Of course, we had to sample all three.
The 왕순대 (wang soondae) is indeed king-sized. Quite frightening actually. I'm not really into soondae, but Cyndi says that it was good. If you're friendly, the ajumma might even thrown in a complimentary serving of sliced pig ear or intestines.
In addition to super-sized soondae, you can find platter-sized bindaeddeok. It's about the size of a medium pizza.
In my opinion, bindaeddeok goes well with a bowl of dongdongju.
Kwangjang Market is also well known for its so-called mayak kimbap, kimbap allegedly so addictive, it's like a drug. People even stop by regularly just to pick up several trays worth of kimbap. There are no actual drugs in the kimbap. It's just rice, carrots, and takuan (yellow pickles), dripping in sesame oil. Really, that's it.
I wouldn't say that the kimbap is remarkably tasty, but there is something about it that makes you want to eat more. I suspect it's the small bite size pieces that make it so easy to snack on.
To get to Kwangjang Market, take the subway and get off at Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1). Take exit 8.
2 comments:
dongdongju?? - wuts dat?
p.s. have you guys tried having soju with pizza? this korean namja "swears" the pairing of the two is better than having soju with pork... jus wondering. i know u two are not really INTO soju, but wonder if you tried or heard the same sentiment.
-jus curious
I have not had soju and pizza. I'm still trying to get used to eating pizza and sweet pickles! I think that the soju industry has got most people thinking that soju goes well with everything.
Dongdongju is a rice wine that in my opinion, tastes like Milkis mixed with soju. It's very similar to another Korean beverage called "makkoli." I think the main difference is that dongdongju is filtered.
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