Yeondong Market

About

A compact traditional market known for chewy sundae, soy-braised jokbal and a well-known hotteok stall.

The reason to come to Yeondong Market is sundae: the market is known for these Korean blood sausages, served with fresh innards and recommended with Cheongyang chili and onion. The texture is chewy and moist, and weekend demand can mean a long wait at the sundae shop. Arrive before 9 a.m. if that is your main reason for coming; the line is the market’s defining practical detail. Jokbal, braised pig trotters, is another good takeaway, with a salty, savory soy-based sauce and portions described as good value. Choose the cut you prefer. Gimbap is a simple home-style option at about ₩3,000 a roll. A nearby hotteok stall is well known, and another stall sells tteokbokki for ₩5,000 a serving; the rice cakes are described as chewy. If you are carrying food away, bring an insulated bag or eat soon after buying it. This is a compact traditional market, with alleys that take about five minutes to walk end to end. There is not much need to plan a long visit: walk through, see what is being sold, and buy food to take away. Alley murals were part of a project with the Yeonje family center in 2022. The market opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and at 6 p.m. Sunday. Parking is a weak point; reviews advise against using the market parking lot and suggest looking for a nearby street space instead. Yeondong suits visitors who enjoy a short, everyday market stop and are happy to time their visit around a popular food stall. The trade-off is scale: it is small, and the weekend sundae queue can take longer than the walk through the market.

Opening hours

Sunday

07:00–18:00

Monday

07:00–19:00

Tuesday

07:00–19:00

Wednesday

07:00–19:00

Thursday

07:00–19:00

Friday

07:00–19:00

Saturday

07:00–19:00

Sun 07:00-18:00; Mon-Sat 07:00-19:00