Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Gwangmyeong Market 광명시장

Gwangmyeong Market

Series of stores inside Gwangmyeong Market, selling almost anything...

Gwangmyeong Market is located in Gyeonggi Province in Korea. It is their most famous major traditional market, and contains over 350 stores, selling anything from shoes and clothings, toiletries, and various household items, to fresh seafoods, meats, grains, and other produce and staple crops. Familiar Korean snack stalls are also everywhere. Yes! stores, shops, and food stalls are mixed into together randomly. A bit of a crowded place, but pleasant and convenient place to visit, and see what they are selling... especially food~!!!^^

Grains and other produce~

Well-priced Fresh vegetables... 1,000~2,000원.

purple onions, yellow onions, carrots, potatoes, sesame leaves, garlic stems, leeks, purple radish, etc.

Fresh fruits at a cheaper price... 1,000~3,000원.

A shop selling a wide range of cheap, fresh seafoods and shellfish.

A snack stall of tasty assorted Bindaetteok 빈대떡 (Mung Bean Pancakes)
and assorted PaJeon 파전 (Green Onion Pancakes).
The Bindaetteok 빈대떡 is a bit pricey (3,000~8,000원), and a PaJeon 파전 costs 4,000~7,000원. But they are quite big and really taste great!^^ This Bindeatteok Ajumma has been making and selling these delicious traditional snacks for over 20 years now.^^

Wow!! A bowl of warm Janchi Guksu 잔치국수 (Feast Noodles) for only 1,000원~^^

Jjajangmyun 짜장면 (Noodles in Black Bean Sauce) costs only 2,000원 per serving.

Ready-to-Cook BudaeJjigae 부대찌개 (Army Stew)~^^
This BudaeJjigae Ajussi ran a restaurant for more than 10 years till he decided to sell his delicious army stew recipe in a food cart.

Delicious TteokGalbi 떡갈비... yum!

JokBal 족발 (Pig's Feet) cooked in soy sauce and spices...

A stall of freshly made Buns and Breads 빵.

More display of delicious breads...

Various Banchan 반찬 (Side Dishes)
More display of Banchan 반찬 (Side Dishes)~

An array of various colorful Rice Cakes 떡~

Delicious bite-sized DakGangJung 닭강정 (Fried, Candied Chicken)~ yum!!

Eomuk 어묵 (Fish Cakes)... so cheap and so yummy!
The spicy ones are definitely a must-try~ they're the best!^^

There are tons of stores and mini shops, and Korean food stalls and options inside for a bite to eat. Ultimately, it has something for everybody, and you will realize this when visiting here. A diverse amount of people travel far and wide, to come together here in Gwangmyeong Market. It's all part of its lore. If you go, you are bound to find a treasure or two here.^^

Directions:
Take Seoul Subway Line 7 to Gwangmyeong Sageori Station. Then take a left out of Exit 10, walk straight, and the market entrance will be 50m ahead on your left.

Address:
3-5 Gwangi-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Phone Number:
+82-2-2614-0006 / +82-2-2680-6603



1 comment:

  1. Hi,

    Thank you for your posting. Very informative. May I know what time does this market open? I thought of going there in the morning.

    ReplyDelete