Visited the 365 Iljang Market I Want to Go to 365 Days a Year!

The Hip Place Inside Gwangjang Market, How Was It Really?

Gwangjang Market located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The first thing that comes to mind here is undoubtedly the food. As you enter the alley, the sizzling sound of jeon (Korean pancakes) cooking and the bubbling spicy tteokbokki stimulate all your senses. I heard a rumor that there is a hip place hidden in Gwangjang Market, which is famous for its food. DrinKit can't miss this! The hidden hip place representing Korean local culture in Gwangjang Market is the grocery store 365iljang.

Walking through the main alley, a bright green signboard catches your eye. The hip vibe within the cozy traditional market alley felt so out of place, as if I had arrived in Wonderland. “Come in here~♥” it calls, and if you like hot spots, you naturally can't help but be drawn in.

Inside 365iljang, 365 Kitchen is the place that sells food. The posters hanging at the entrance and the lined-up wine bottles arouse curiosity. The appearance of the unfamiliar menu items seemed like special dishes you would only enjoy at a restaurant, making it even more intriguing.

At the entrance, various traditional liquors are introduced under the title “A new taste of alcohol and encounter.” “What should I drink?” Is there a more exciting phrase than this? That much we are serious about alcohol and can experience a variety of drinks!

With so many liquors displayed, I didn’t know where to start looking, and my eyes wandered in confusion! At times like this, it’s best to greet the familiar liquors first and then move on to the ones that catch your eye. The advantage of this place is that you can find various regional liquors all in one spot and get detailed information according to the type of alcohol. Including alcohol content, detailed information and recommended food pairings are introduced, so even those unfamiliar with alcohol can easily get information.

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One side of the store is dedicated solely to wines (red, white, natural). They sell groceries that pair well with alcoholic beverages, ranging from room temperature to refrigerated.

Not only alcohol and snacks but also cute accessories caught my attention. Hip T-shirts, masking tapes you want to stick everywhere, adorable stickers, and film cameras are among the goods prepared. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to slowly look around the store.

Gwangjang Market 1905 beer, sold only at Gwangjang Market. As a DrinKit member, I couldn’t miss it, so I purchased it along with snacks that pair well. I’ll come back soon with a review.

365iljang, newly opened for the hip transformation of traditional markets that have recently lost vitality. Once you enter, you can browse various groceries and goods, and at the same time, your wallet might get lighter. Haha. How about buying new souvenirs and making memories at this hot spot, now an essential course in Gwangjang Market?

Photo by Editor Kim Taein