Shape the route
Begin at Jongno 5-ga Station, confirm the station restroom, then enter Gwangjang Market for one compact loop rather than crossing every aisle.
- Start from 종로5가역; confirm the exit and restroom location before leaving the station.
- Treat this as a flexible sequence, not a promise that every stall or shop will be open.
Choose the food stop
Choose one anchor dish, one small sample, and a seated pause; compare posted portions before stacking several rich or fried foods.
- Check the portion before adding sides; servings and set-menu rules vary by venue.
- If heat is the concern, use the separate less-spicy guide instead of assuming the dish can be changed.
Keep an exit plan
Crowds and queues change quickly. Mark the station and a public facility as exit points, and shorten the loop when either becomes inconvenient.
- Check nearby restrooms in K-Restroom before sitting down or joining a queue.
- Save one related guide now so the next decision takes fewer taps.