Mangwon Market
망원시장
An affordable traditional market in Mapo-gu, where fried chicken, korokke (croquettes) and handmade knife-cut noodles are cheap and delicious. Buy some snacks and picnic by the nearby Han River.
Mangwon Market is a popular traditional market in western Seoul, known for its appearances on variety shows and drawing many young people and tourists. Fried chicken, korokke, sweet pancakes, hand-pulled knife-cut noodles and Korean side dishes are all cheap, and a few thousand KRW will fill you up. Many people buy fried chicken and snacks, then walk about 10 minutes to Mangwon Hangang Park to picnic and watch the sunset. Nearby Mangnidan-gil has many cafés and small shops. Exit 2 of Mangwon Station (Subway Line 6) is about a 5-minute walk away. It can be combined with Hongdae and Yeonnam-dong on the same day.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–21:00 (varies by shop)
Nearby sights
- Hongdae
- Gyeongui Line Forest Park & Yeonnam-dong
- Haneul Park
- The Hyundai Seoul
- Yeouido Hangang Park
- Ewha Womans University & Sinchon
- 63 Building
- Seodaemun Prison History Hall