Seoul 3-Day Food Trip
Three days organized around the table: BBQ tiers, Gwangjang's market legends, street-food crawls and the café culture that became a sight.
Trip overview
- The BBQ tier system from pork belly to hanwoo
- Gwangjang's century-old market counters
- Chimaek: the chicken-and-beer institution
Best time to visit
Any season works — food is indoor-dependent in monsoon (June–July) and comforting in winter. October adds street-food weather.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Market Foundations
- 🥞10:00Gwangjang Market: bindaetteok & mayak gimbap
- ☕13:00Ikseon-dong café hour
- 🍵16:00Insadong tea & rice cakes
- 🥓18:30First Korean BBQ — pork belly tier
- 🥞
Day 2 · Street Food & Noodles
- 🛒10:00Mangwon Market's local prices
- 🍜13:00Myeongdong Kyoja's knife noodles
- 🌶️16:00Myeongdong street-food row: tteokbokki & hotteok
- 🍗19:00Fried chicken & beer (chimaek) night
- 🛒
Day 3 · Premium & Farewell
- 🍱10:00Department-store food hall brunch
- 🥩13:00Hanwoo beef BBQ splurge
- 🍧16:00Bingsu dessert café finale
- ✈️19:00Airport with skincare and instant ramen
- 🍱
Budget
Estimated total cost: 300 USD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- Any season works — food is indoor-dependent in monsoon (June–July) and comforting in winter. October adds street-food weather.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Seoul are tourist-friendly.
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