Buchon Yukhoe
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A famous spot in Gwangjang Market's Yukhoe Alley operating since 1965, where yukhoe bibimbap costs around 11,000 KRW.
Buchon Yukhoe is located in the Yukhoe Alley of Gwangjang Market. It started as a small galbi-tang (short rib soup) eatery in 1965 before becoming famous for its yukhoe (beef tartare), earning a spot on the Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand list. The signature yukhoe is around 23,000 KRW, and the yukhoe bibimbap is around 11,000 KRW, offering budget-friendly prices. Queues are common during peak hours; you can register and explore the market first, with shorter waits around 15:00 to 16:00. Some sources mention a break from 16:00 to 17:00, so it is recommended to verify before heading out. While most market shops close on Sundays, the food section remains open. It is about a 2-minute walk from Jongno 5-ga Station on Subway Line 1.
Opening hours
Daily around 10:00-21:30, possible break from 16:00-17:00; subject to change
Nearby sights
- Gwangjang Market
- Jongmyo Shrine
- Ihwa Mural Village & Naksan Park
- Changgyeonggung Palace
- Heunginjimun (Dongdaemun Gate)
- Dongdaemun Design Plaza
- Ikseon-dong Hanok Street
- Changdeokgung Palace