Street food may seem like a strange local feature to promote, but in Seoul's case, I get it. During my year in Korea, I ate more from the street than I did from those places with tables ... restaurants, they're called. Seoul's street food is fantastic, and I'm glad the city's talking it up. After a night of soju kettles, there's nothing better than some fries and dumplings. If you're a bit more adventurous, check out the boiled silkworm and blood sausage.

For the best eats, check out the Myung-dong and Insa-dong districts. Namdaemun is great as well, and you're likely to build up a hell of an appetite while shopping in the city's largest open-air market. To really bond with the local offer, try a pojangmacha -- which translates to "covered wagon." Think of it as a restaurant in a tent on wheels, and you won't have to look far to find one.

When it comes time for something baked, look for one of the Koryodong shops. I was thrilled to see one here in New York (in Koreatown), a little taste of what was once home.

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