Tongkeun Nuine Yukhoe & Bindaetteok 통큰누이네 육회빈대떡

100m from Jongno 5-ga Station. Tongkeun Nuine Yukhoe and Bindaetteok is a specialist restaurant inside Gwangjang Market in Jongno-gu, Seoul, serving yukhoe (Korean beef tartare), mung bean pancakes, and meat balls under one roof. The restaurant operates across two floors, providing significantly more capacity than most Gwangjang Market stalls, and the interior is clean with well-maintained restrooms that exceed the typical standard for market dining. The yukhoe arrives fresh and chewy, and the tangtangi, a combination of raw beef and baby octopus, merges contrasting textures in a way that makes it a standalone must-order. The mung bean bindaetteok is ground in-house and fried thick, producing a deep nuttiness that pairs exceptionally well with pickled onion. The meat balls have developed a quiet but devoted following and are consistently cited as an essential addition to any order. The mayak gimbap (addictive mini rice rolls) is hand-rolled to order and popular for takeaway as a late-night snack. Complimentary beef radish soup accompanies the meal, rounding it into a substantial dining experience. Ordering a set provides yukhoe, bindaetteok, meat balls, and gimbap in one package, offering strong value. The drink list highlights Honey Butter makgeolli and the 3,000-won Daebak makgeolli, with the latter pairing particularly well alongside bindaetteok. Table turnover moves quickly, keeping wait times manageable, though the general weekend bustle of Gwangjang Market means the surrounding atmosphere is lively and somewhat hectic. Card payment is accepted.