Seoul · Jongno
Gwangjang Market Food Alley
Covered market lined with stalls for mung bean pancakes, mayak gimbap and raw beef. Cash is easiest; sit at the counter.
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Rice
Bibimbap
Korean name: 비빔밥 · bibimbap
What is it?
Rice topped with seasoned vegetables, beef and egg, mixed with gochujang at the table.
Taste & texture
Savoury, nutty and mildly spicy, with crunch from fresh vegetables and soft rice underneath.
How to enjoy it
Add gochujang to taste, then mix everything thoroughly with a spoon before eating — the name literally means "mixed rice".
Ingredients & preparation
Steamed rice topped with seasoned vegetables (namul), often beef, a fried or raw egg yolk, sesame oil and gochujang.
Traveler tips
Ask for the chilli paste on the side if you prefer it mild. Vegetarian versions without beef are common.
Where to try it
Jeonju, the dish's home city, serves the definitive version.
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