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Host: Na Young (food tour)

Seoul, South Korea

USD
$94-$98 per person

Seoul street food tour at Mangwon market with a chef

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Na Young (food tour)

Na Young is a Korean-Bolivian culinary expert offering immersive street food tours in Mangwon Market, where travelers can discover the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine. With a passion for cooking that began in her childhood, Na Young earned a degree in gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu-Peru and has spent over a decade working as a professional chef globally. After moving to South Korea in 2021 to study Korean culture, language, and gastronomy, she now runs a catering business and serves at food festivals and embassies in Seoul. Recently, Na Young opened a Latin cuisine restaurant in Hongdae, blending her multicultural roots with her love for sharing food with the world.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (2-12 guests) Join Chef Na Young for an unforgettable Seoul street food adventure at Mangwon Market, a bustling hub with over 40 years of history. Located in Mapo-gu, Mangwon Market is a vibrant, traditional farmers’ market where locals shop for fresh produce, affordable groceries, and authentic Korean street food. Just a few minutes' walk from Mangwon subway station, this covered market is lined with cooked food vendors. Take a leisurely stroll through the bustling market, stopping to sample street food along the way. The market is a true reflection of Seoul’s culinary culture, offering a perfect glimpse into daily life in the city.

As a local and professional chef, Na Young will take you on a 2-hour guided food tour in Seoul to try iconic street foods from Mangwon Market and visit her favorite vendors. Expect a fun, relaxed walk through the vibrant market, with plenty of opportunities to interact with local vendors and immerse yourself in Seoul's culinary scene. On the tour, you will try a mix of savory treats like fried chicken, fish cakes, spicy tteokbokki, and stuffed peppers, paired with refreshing traditional makgeolli (Korean rice wine), and end on a sweet note with Korean doughnuts. Whether you're a food lover or a curious traveler, this experience promises a flavorful and memorable morning in Seoul—enjoy great food and gain insights about the culture and history.

Come hungry, come curious, and let’s explore the flavors of Seoul together! Book this street food tour to experience Seoul like a local, taste iconic Korean street foods, and discover the city’s rich culinary culture with a professional chef as your guide.

Notes: Na young offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. If you have dietary restrictions, please inform her in advance, while booking your Seoul food tour online.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sampling of 4-5 Korean street foods at the local market:
  • Fried chicken (you can choose one from different flavors)
  • Busan odeng (fish cake)
  • Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) or Assortment of deep fried vegetables
  • Gochujun (Korean stuffed pan-fried peppers, stuffed with ground pork or beef)
  • Kkwabaegi (twisted Korean doughnuts)
  • Makgeolli (traditional Korean rice liquor)

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Seoul Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Na Young (food tour)

$94-$98 USD

per person
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  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $98 $94
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $98 $94
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 9:30am-11:30am

Meet Na Young (food tour)

Na Young is a Korean-Bolivian culinary expert offering immersive street food tours in Mangwon Market, where travelers can discover the vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine. With a passion for cooking that began in her childhood, Na Young earned a degree in gastronomy from Le Cordon Bleu-Peru and has spent over a decade working as a professional chef globally. After moving to South Korea in 2021 to study Korean culture, language, and gastronomy, she now runs a catering business and serves at food festivals and embassies in Seoul. Recently, Na Young opened a Latin cuisine restaurant in Hongdae, blending her multicultural roots with her love for sharing food with the world.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Food tour: (2-12 guests) Join Chef Na Young for an unforgettable Seoul street food adventure at Mangwon Market, a bustling hub with over 40 years of history. Located in Mapo-gu, Mangwon Market is a vibrant, traditional farmers’ market where locals shop for fresh produce, affordable groceries, and authentic Korean street food. Just a few minutes' walk from Mangwon subway station, this covered market is lined with cooked food vendors. Take a leisurely stroll through the bustling market, stopping to sample street food along the way. The market is a true reflection of Seoul’s culinary culture, offering a perfect glimpse into daily life in the city.

As a local and professional chef, Na Young will take you on a 2-hour guided food tour in Seoul to try iconic street foods from Mangwon Market and visit her favorite vendors. Expect a fun, relaxed walk through the vibrant market, with plenty of opportunities to interact with local vendors and immerse yourself in Seoul's culinary scene. On the tour, you will try a mix of savory treats like fried chicken, fish cakes, spicy tteokbokki, and stuffed peppers, paired with refreshing traditional makgeolli (Korean rice wine), and end on a sweet note with Korean doughnuts. Whether you're a food lover or a curious traveler, this experience promises a flavorful and memorable morning in Seoul—enjoy great food and gain insights about the culture and history.

Come hungry, come curious, and let’s explore the flavors of Seoul together! Book this street food tour to experience Seoul like a local, taste iconic Korean street foods, and discover the city’s rich culinary culture with a professional chef as your guide.

Notes: Na young offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink options. If you have dietary restrictions, please inform her in advance, while booking your Seoul food tour online.

Languages spoken: English, Spanish

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Sampling of 4-5 Korean street foods at the local market:
  • Fried chicken (you can choose one from different flavors)
  • Busan odeng (fish cake)
  • Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) or Assortment of deep fried vegetables
  • Gochujun (Korean stuffed pan-fried peppers, stuffed with ground pork or beef)
  • Kkwabaegi (twisted Korean doughnuts)
  • Makgeolli (traditional Korean rice liquor)

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Seoul Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $98 $94
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Food Tour
 Not offered $98 $94
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Food Tour
 9:30am-11:30am
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