Pojangmacha (포장마차): experiencing Seoul's disappearing tent bar culture

The pojangmacha — those orange tent bars from every Korean drama — are becoming rarer, making visiting one even more important. Street-side tented stalls where you sit on plastic stools, drink soju, and eat tteokbokki, odeng, and fried squid. Best remaining clusters: Jongno 3-ga near exit 4. Also Euljiro 3-ga which has a resurgent bar scene. Prices: soju ₩5,000, beer ₩5,000, food ₩5,000-15,000. Cash preferred. Go 8 PM to midnight for best atmosphere. This is the most authentically Korean drinking experience.