Millak Alley Market
민락골목시장
About
A small traditional market for soft kimchi dumplings, jokbal, raw fish and lightly seasoned side dishes.
Bukyung Sangwhoe’s dumplings are a good reason to stop at Millak Alley Market: visitors describe them as soft, lightly seasoned, with a kimchi flavor that stands apart from other dumpling shops. The market itself is small and traditional, serving locals as well as people coming from nearby Gwangalli Beach. It can feel quiet when few shoppers are around, so this is more of a practical browse than a packed market outing. Look for the dumplings, chewy pork trotters (jokbal) with generous portions, and stalls selling raw fish, including yellowtail. The side dishes are another useful buy: reviewers praise their mild seasoning and farm-grown ingredients. Banchan starts at about ₩3,000, jeotgal (salted seafood) at about ₩5,000, and soups and kimchi at about ₩5,000. Selection is limited, so come with a few things in mind rather than expecting a long run of stalls. The market is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A popular stall for dumplings or jokbal can involve a wait of around 30 minutes; allow for that if you are in a hurry. Onnuri gift vouchers are accepted. It suits visitors staying nearby who want snacks, fruit or a few dishes to take away, and anyone curious about an everyday neighborhood market. The small scale is part of the appeal, but it also means there may be little to browse when the market is quiet.
Local tips
- Visit between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., any day of the week.
- Try Bukyung Sangwhoe’s dumplings for their soft texture and kimchi flavor.
- Allow around 30 minutes if you are stopping at a popular dumpling or jokbal stall.
- Check the side-dish stalls for banchan from about ₩3,000 and jeotgal from about ₩5,000.
- Bring Onnuri gift vouchers if you have them.
Opening hours
- Sunday
- 07:00–20:00
- Monday
- 07:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 07:00–20:00
- Friday
- 07:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 07:00–20:00