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The flavours of Seoul (서울) are best discovered by foot—on a walk to the nearest subway station, in-between the long hours of shopping, or while exploring alleyways that lead to the unknown. This is especially true at night, when the streets come to life with rows of outdoor food stalls, locally known as pojangmacha (포장마차). While popular districts and tourist hubs like Myeongdong (명동), Hongdae (홍대), and Insadong (인사동) are the most frequented, the entire South Korean capital is actually a temptation to your taste buds. The list below may only show a fraction of the city’s thriving street food scene, but we promise every bite will make braving the lines worth it! Here are the best street snacks to try when in Seoul, South Korea.