[Korea Travel Guide] Street Foods in Yesan market(예산중앙시장)

 

[Korea Travel Guide] Street Foods in  Yesan market

 

 

[Based on visits on Saturday and Sunday, May 27 and 28, 2023].

 

[Google map]

예산중앙시장 · Yesan-ri, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

MAP Address : Yesan-ri, Yesan-eup, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do

 

[Home page of Yesan market]

예산장터광장

Let's finish with this one~!

 

1, Parking lots / 5th day traditional market

Parking lots around Yesan Market by Google map

There are several public parking lots around the market as shown above(Blue & Red & Green areas).
All parking lots are free! (Purple area is Yesan Market)

 

5th day outdoor traditional market

FYI, when the 5th day traditional market open, the parking space gets a little tight because that Red space becomes an outdoor market like above.
If you want to see the outdoor traditional market, refer the date below, pls. 
[5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th monthly]

2, Enjoy your time after make reservation for a table first!

Market Square Entrance

Market Square

Firstly, find this place(above) before going sightseeing in the market, pls.

When you arrive there, book the table in fron of the Market Square enterance asap.
Register your cell phone number at the machine on the left side of the entrance.
Of course, some restaurants in the market have their own tables.

However, if you want to eat other foods together, make a reservation here, pls.

 

FYI, There are about 70-80 tables in the square.

So, the talbe turnover rate is not that bad.

 

Personally, when getting a table, if you have a choice of seating, I prefer to be near the entrance.

If you are sensitive to food smells, it may be a little hard to be in an inner seat.

There seems to be a lot more people at open and lunchtime.
So, Personally, I recommend visiting around 4 or 5 pm before dinner time on weekends.

3, Here are some of the places that sell snacks and souvenirs.

 

If you have a table reservation, you can go around in the market and try to east a few snacks as an appetizer, or buy some souvenirs.

Yeondon Ball-katsu (연돈 볼카츠)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 1st Monday of every month)
 Ball-katsu - 3,000 won / pc

 

It's a pork cutlet as round shape.

There are already many chain stores nationwide in Korea.
It looks good for kids or as a side dish with drinks.
It seems to divide people into those who accept it as juicy or greasy .

Haenim Bindaetteok (해님 빈대떡)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 4th Monday of every month)
Mung-bean Bindaetteok - 4,500 won / sheet

You can think that it's like Mung-bean pancake.

It has a good texture as crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.

(With sweet and sour homemade sauce)
Or, you can get take-out.

Daesul Fish Cake (대술 어묵)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 4th Tuesday of every month)
(Ham & Pheasant & Crab Meat) Handmade Fish Cake Bar - 2,000 won / pc

The texture of the fish cake is generally softer rather than chewy.
However, I prefer a chewy fish cake.

Ogamyeon Snack House (오가면 간식집)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 3rd Monday of every month)
Chili pepper sausage & Chives sausage - 2,800won / pc

Sausages made from Jeju island's Pork and Yesan's specialty food ingredients.
It's good for eating on the move.
I recommend 'Chives sausage + Chipotle sauce' combination.
Chili pepper sausage is a bit spicy.

Sinyang Fries (신양 튀김)
11am~21pm (Closed on 2nd Wednesday of every month)
Meat fritter - 2,000 won / 3pcs

It's a juicy meat fritter.
You can eat them with the sauce on the left after purchasing.
It's great side dish with drinks.
Personally, it was one of the most satisfying food.

LEE SIN BOK's Kkwabaegi (이신복 꽈배기)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 2nd Wednesday of every month)
 Glutinous rice Kkwabaegi & Donut - 3,000 won / 5pcs

Kkwabaegi = Twisted bread stick 

It's best to eat as soon as you buy them.
You can also buy a mix of 5pcs Kkwabaegi & Donut.

Nakwon Yakgwa (낙원 약과)
13pm~17pm (Always Open)
Apple Yakgwa - 2,000 won / pc

1 box(5pcs) - 10,000 won

Yakgwa = Korean traditional honey pastry

However, This has sweet apple flavor unlike normal Yakgwa.
They start selling at 1pm, but they sell out within 1-2 hours.
That's why there's a line up about an hour before they open.
This is one of the most satisfying foods for me personally.

I think it was the most delicious when I ate it right after I bought it.
Also, I think it's the most suitable for gifts in this market.

*Limited to 2 boxes per person.
(Tip - you can buy a few more except the box package).

Goryeo Tteokjip (고려 떡집)
8am~19pm (Closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month)
Meat Tteok - 2,000 won / pack

 

Tteok = Korean traditioinal rice cake Meat Tteok is that rice cake has a meat filling inside like dumplings.

There were quite a few people waiting here even before it opened.

Deoksan Dumpling (덕산 만두)
11pm~21pm (Always Open)
Meat dumplings -  2500 won / 8pcs

It's not a special flavor, but many people say it's good for the price.

Eoseowa U Coffee (어서와 U 커피)
10am-18:30pm (Closed on 4th Wednesday of every month)
Apple Snow Latte & Apple Cider - 6,000 won / a cup

Enjoy cheap & good taste coffee here~

Golmok Distillery + BaekSulSangHoe (골목 양조장 + 백술상회)
11am ~ 5pm (Always Open)
Park Yuduk's Original Makgeolli - 3,500 won / a bottle

Premium Makgeolli - 6,000 won / a bottle

 

Makgeoli =  Korean traditional raw rice wine

This place collects and sells Korean traditional liquors representing 8 provinces in Korea.

In Golmok Distillery, it makes makgeolli every days, and sells it together in BaeSulSangHoe.
There are two types of makgeolli.

The larger has a clearer flavor and the smaller has a higher alcohol content & stronger taste.
FYI, you can purchase many other types of Korean traditional liquor on this web-site below.

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백술닷컴

 

4, How to use table at Market Square 

A house that rents grill pan (불판 빌려주는 집)
11am~21pm (Always Open)
Table setting fee - 5,000 won / person

Regular drinks, Liquors, and Draft Beer on Sale

When you receive the notification on your phone, go to the entrance of the square and get a table.

After that, a sticker will be placed on the arm of one member of your group.
Then, you should rent the grill pan to grill meat at this place on the right side of the square.
Personally, I don't think it's necessary to pay set the table setting fee according to the number of people.
Due to there's plenty of foods in the market.

(If there are 3-person in your group, Just setting fee for 2-person would be enough.)
FYI, There are no tissues, wet wipes and small side plates on the tables.
So, Bring them from the counter of this place where you rent the grill pan.

Probably, You should use the paper cup as your side plate. 

Also, you can enjoy Baek's lager and Applier(apple beer) on draft here.

Sinkwang Butcher Shop (신광 정육점)
11am~21pm (Always Open)
Dwicheong-gi(뒷고기) - 5,000 won / 300g

Dorae-chang(도래창) - 4,900 won / 200g

Samgyeopsal(삼겹살) - 4,900 won / 200g

The price seems cheap considering it's Grade 1 pork.
Dwicheong-gi is pork back meat that feels like eating a thicker pork skin than the usual pork skin.
Dorae-Chang is pork caul fat that is the part to protect the intestines.

Usually, it's enjoyed as a street food in Japan.
It was a bit like eating pork intestines with a nice bouncy texture and savory flavor.
Personally, Dorae-chang was the most satisfying for me.

However, People have strong likes and dislikes, because it has a lot of fat and a characteristic smell.
Samgyeopsal is pork belly that is one of most popular foods in Korea.

It seemed to be very good quality for the price.
So, if you don't want to try unusual flavors, go for just Pork belly.

Ilheung Butcher Shop (일흥 정육점)
9am~20pm (Always Open)
LA Galbi(=LA-style short ribs) - 7,600 won / single serving

 

Chaoyang Butcher Shop (조양 정육점)

Korean Beef Galbi(=Assorted Korean Beef Ribs) - 13,750 won / 100g

If you don't want to wait, there are also two butchers located outside the market.

you can also grill and eat these meats in the market square. 

There are many other meats that are sold at reasonable prices here.

So, it's also good to take them home.

Jinsanghoe (진영상회)
11am~21pm (Always Open)
Gonggeotbap(=Steamed rice) and drinks for sale

Gonggeotbap is steamed rice, made in a Korean pressure rice cooker.
They also sell alcoholic beverages except draft beer.
Purchase drinks and alcohol without waiting here!

 

5, Check the restaurant's day off

Restaurant's day off list

You can see the restaurant's day off on this notice in the market.

Pls, refer these Korean words below.

연중무휴(Always Open)

월요일(Monday), 화요일(Tuesday), 수요일(Wednesday), 목요일(Thursday), 금요일(Friday), 일요일 (Sunday)

FYI, Closed days could be changed.
As I see, many places seem to be closed on Monday, and there is no day off on Saturday for your reference.
Most restaurants are open from 11am to 9pm.

6, All restaurants in the market

All foods in the market can be brought to the table in the square to eat.
You have to use the self-service ordering at the Kiosk in the each restaurant and receive when text notification as you eat.
Since the market is not that large, there was less pressure to go around to get food.

Geumo BBQ (금오 바베큐)
11am~21pm (Always Open)
Grilled chicken - 18,000 won

Crispy grilled chicken + barbecue sauce made with apple juice
Even the chicken breast is tender.

Seonbong Noodle (선봉 국수)
11am~21pm (Always Open)
Noodles with the chives oil(파기름 비빔 국수) - 3,500 won

Noodles with Anchovy Broth(멸치 국수) - 4,000 won

Anchovy noodles made with anchovy oil.
Noodles with the chives oil made with budget chives
Personally, Noodles with the chives oil was one of satisfying for me with the cheap price and unique flavor.

Sijang Dakbokkeum (시장 닭볶음)
11am~21pm (Always Open)
Chili Pepper Dakbokkeum (꽈리고추닭볶음) - 25,000 won

Chili Pepper fried chicken
It's a quite spicy, but neatly spicy & delicious food.

Fish shop = Jeju Eungalchigae (제주 은갈치 가게)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 3rd Wednesday of every month)
Raw Galchi(=hairtail 생갈치) - 6,000 won,

Grilled (갈치구이)- 8,000 won/ Stewed (갈치찜) - 11,000 won

The fish varieties change depending on the season.
Currently, the restaurant sells grilled or stewed hairtail as a cheap price.
They ask you to be careful because there may be fishing hooks.

Bongsan Udon (봉산 우동)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 3rd Tuesday of every month)
Old-fashioned Korean noodles - 3,500 won

Cold Buckwheat Noodles - 4,000 won

Affordable noodle dishes for kids
It doesn't have a special flavor, but it seems to be satisfying for price.

Yeter Kalguksu (예터 칼국수)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month)
Kalguksu - 5,000 won, Clam Kalguksu & Mara Kalguksu - 6,000 won

 

 Kalguksu = Korean knife-cut noodles

You can eat Kalguksu made with mara sauce only here.

Market Chinese Restaurant (시장 중국집)
11am~21pm (Closed on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month)
Jjajangmyeon - 5,000 won, Jjampong - 6,000 won, Tangsuyuk - 15,000 won

These are Korean style Chinese foods, you can eat only in Korea.

It seems like a lot of kids eat there, and the price is also good.
FYI, if you wait for about 5 minutes after the jajangmyeon is served and then mix it.

So, the noodles will be more deeply seasoned and more delicious.

Gugutongdak (구구통닭)
11am~16pm  (Closed on every Monday)
Dak Gangjeong(닭강정) - 23,000 won

Dak = Chicken

It's like a Korean-style fried chicken, looks similar to Chinese fried Chicken .

You can taste the flavors of sweet and sour. 

 

About A 30-year old chicken restaurant
On weekends, it seems that they usually sell out before 3pm.
Chicken Gangjeong is still delicious for eating later.

So, it's good to pack it in advance.

Tto Bok Ine (또복이네)
11am~17:30pm (Closed on every Sunday)
Stir-fried Pork & fried Squid & Chicken Feet - 10,000 won

It's not a special menu for Korean, but for foreigners, it will be a special.

Just be careful to eat the chicken feet as it could be very spicy for you.

Also, you can see the Korean side dishes here.

Daeheung Sanghoe (대흥상회)
8am~19:30pm (Always Open)
Grilled Dried Fish - 6,000 won

They grill dried fish on a stone plate grilling machine.
If you're full, but still drinking, get some dry snacks here.