Midam Bunsik Gangseo District Office Branch
미담분식 강서구청점
About
Beloved neighborhood snack spot near Gangseo-gu Office serving sweet and spicy thick rice-cake tteokbokki, fresh fried bites, and classic street snacks.
Tucked into the side streets near Gangseo-gu Office, Midam Bunsik feels like an enduring neighborhood anchor. Run as a direct branch of a 26-year-old, two-generation brand, the modest storefront pulls steady crowds of local residents from morning through late night. Steam billows from outdoor vats onto the alley, where diners gather around the stand to sip warm broth from paper cups or slip inside to grab a seat along the clean, wood-toned counter bar. The open cooking station is spotless, a reassuring backdrop as the cooks dish out Seoul-style street food staples. The centerpiece is the rice tteokbokki (Seoul Tteokbokki), featuring thick, chewy cylinders submerged alongside wide fish cake slices in a deep-crimson glaze. Rather than relying on biting capsaicin, the sauce leans into an old-school market profile—thick, rich, and sweet with a slow, savory warmth that thoroughly coats the rice cakes. No order is complete without the fried selections (Seoul Fried), a golden assortment of squid, sweet potato, glass noodle seaweed rolls (gimmari), and fried dumplings designed to be dipped straight into the leftover tteokbokki sauce. Rounding out the spread are tender rounds of steamed blood sausage (Seoul Chal-sundae) and thick fish cake skewers bathed in a clear, soothing broth simmered with chopped scallions. While the wall menu lists individual snacks, regulars frequently order from online combination menus—such as the B Set pairing tteokbokki, mixed fritters, sundae, and fish cakes, or pork cutlet combinations. Whether seated at the narrow wooden bar for a quick solo lunch or grabbing a sealed takeout bundle late into the evening, Midam Bunsik delivers the quintessential Seoul snack counter experience without a hint of fuss.
Menu
- Seoul Tteokbokki₩4,000
- Assorted Fried Snacks (5 pcs)₩4,500
- Chewy Blood Sausage₩4,500
- Fish Cake Skewers (3 pcs)₩3,600
- 스페셜 후라이 (튀김 2개)₩1,500
- 양념 야끼만두₩4,500
- 부산 어육어묵 (기본 3개)₩3,600
- Mini Gimbap₩3,000
- Banquet Noodles₩6,000
- Spicy Mixed Noodles₩6,000
- Kalguksu₩7,000
Local tips
- Check Naver for combo set options, which aren't always listed on the in-store menu.
- Quick curb parking in front is suitable only for short takeout pick-ups.
- Indoor seating is bar-style and compact, ideal for quick solo meals.
- Open late until 1:30 AM (closed Sundays), making it a great late-night snack spot.
Details
- Kkachisan Station
Opening hours
- Sunday
- —
- Monday
- 11:50–01:30
- Tuesday
- 11:50–01:30
- Wednesday
- 11:50–01:30
- Thursday
- 11:50–01:30
- Friday
- 11:50–01:30
- Saturday
- 11:50–01:30