So it was a pleasant surprise when my Filipino friend, Annalee, in Korea took us to the Filipino market (that is open on Sundays at Hye Hwa 혜화 station). It's very fun because it's set up in the typical Asian street stall style and it feels homey because very nice older Filipino ladies are cooking up the food for you.
My friend told me it started about 20 years ago, and we ate at the stand that started the entire Filipino market in Seoul. Filipino is awesome. It has a similar feel to Hong Kong style Chinese food, so it felt very familiar. There was rice, veggies, meat, fried items...perfect combination of everything. I loved everything I ate, I'm not too sure of what the names are but it was delicious. If I am around that area again on a Sunday, I definitely wouldn't mind stopping by again.
Check it out if you are in the area! It's also close to Sungkyunkwan University and 2 major palaces!
im so hungry now.. reading your posts, looking at your pictures, and sitting here at work. haha.
ReplyDeleteI think i should be there this Monday. I'm a from the Philippines and currently enrolled as a new student at Sungkyunkwan University. Thanks for the post! I bet this place is not far from where I'm currently staying. I can see what you have there are chopsuey, lumpia, banana turon, pork adobo, pork bbq and rice. Yummy lunch =)
ReplyDeleteHello Ruz, I'm glad my post helped you out.
DeleteYes the market is really close to Sungkyunkwan University.
I am very excited for your new adventure! Have a good time in Korea, I think you will have a lot of fun =)