Dong Dae Mun is well known for shopping and most of tourists who love to shopping prefer to
go to this place. Basically it is 24/7 non stop place to shop, because it is always open for
customers.
Shopping in DongDaeMoon
Shin Pyeong Hwa (신평화) Fashion Town
Dong Dae Moon Shopping Town
Chang Shin Dong Toy Store
Located near the Dong Dae Moon train station is Korea’s largest “toy” market. The market has approximately 100 stores including: various toy and stationary stores, party and event items, costumes, fireworks etc. On average the various “toy” stores in the area give customers a 30-40% discount (that is in comparison to toy stores located elsewhere) and many of the time customers are given up to 70-80% discounts. For those who wish to take a trip down memory lane or figure collectors the Dong Dae Moon toy market will definitely arouse your interest. There are no parking lots within the area, however the public transportation is all that more convenient.
Seoul Folk Market
Seoul Folk Market (풍물시장) has unique traditional items that can only be found in specific regions of Korea. Originally located in Dong Dae Moon Stadium, the market almost disappeared in 2008, however, was relocated to an area near Chung Gye Chung. All sorts of traditional everyday Korean traditional items and tourist items. For those interested in Korean antiques, Korean traditional instruments, and Korean art the folk market should be a wonderful cultural experience. Payments may also be made with credit cards.
Dong Dae Moon Old Book Store Street
The first floor of the Pyeong Hwa Store, is not famous for its fashion but instead for its bookstore. The bookstore has a history of 30 years; both old books and essays, modern new books are available in all genres. The bookstore includes a range for foreigners. The bookstore provides customers with 30-40% discounts. For all the book lovers out there Dong Dae Moon Book Store is a guarentee win. Due to the fact that the store was made in the 1970s the architecture of the store is small, however, the pleasure of finding a treasure in that space is priceless.
Food
Kerairodenoi is a sought after Russian restaurant in Dong Dae Moon. The restaurant serves dishes such as: grilled fish, potatoe dishes, lamb, various onion recipes, Russian rice mixes and so much more. However, of all the dishes the most favored by customers is a dish that is made of a fried mixture of grinded pork and vegetables. The restaurant has also aimed to appeal to their Korean customers by taking away the heavy smells attatched to lamb meat.
Prices: Russian bread: 1500won, lamb or grilled
fish: 3500won (per serving), vegetable and meat
Ever Last
The restaurant is owned by a Nepal family. The cosy restaurant specializes in beverages such as: Chai tea, yogurt shakes, and various traditional drinks.
Price: chicken: 7000won, chicken curry: 6000won, mutton curry: 7000won, stir fried lamb rice: 8000won.
The reastaurant is known for its clean and crisp side dishes. The Korean restaurant specializes in Chung Gook Jang (a soup made with fermented beans), pork ribs, and pork.
Prices: Chung Gook Jang 5500won,
pork 8000won, pork ribs 8000won.