If you're visiting Seoul, there's a must-visit place you shouldn't miss, which is Gwangjang Market. Gwangjang Market offers a variety of delicious foods from street stalls, including Jeon (Korean pancake), Bibimbap (mixed rice), and Buchimgae (Korean Pancake). However, did you know that there are many hidden gems within the market? Today, we will introduce you to one of those hidden gems, Orai, which you can make a reservation for in the link below.
Orai
Hours: 10:30-00:00
Available Reservation Hours: 10:30-22:00
Address: 23-5 Jongno 32-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
서울 종로구 종로32길 23-5
Why We Recommend It
This place specializes in grilled pork and garden eel. They receive fresh meat every day from Majang-dong, ensuring the high quality.
They roll the pork sirloin into a circular shape, which is called Donggeurangttaeng in Korean, and marinate with Gochujang (red chili paste) seasoning. The seasoning infuses deeply into the meat, enhancing its flavor.
It is a famous restaurant in Gwangjang Market that has been featured in various TV shows like Running Man and Huh Young Man's Food Travel.
With a charcoal grill, the meat cooks quickly, and you can taste a richer smoky flavor.
By booking on Creatrip, you can visit the restaurant without waiting and enjoy your meal right away.
Price
| Donggeurangttaeng (Grilled Pork; 200g) for 1 Person |  | 15,000 KRW |
| Grilled Garden Eel (150g) for 1 Person |  | 17,000 KRW |
※ Please make a reservation at least 3 days in advance.
※ Donggeurangttaeng is a dish where pork sirloin is rolled into a circular shape and is marinated with Gochujang seasoning.
Refund Policy
| Cancelation at least 3 days before reserved date | Full Refund |
| Cancelation at least 2 days before reserved date | Non-refundable |
Things To Keep In Mind
If you wish to add any additional items apart from your reserved product, please make the payment on-site.
Each person must order at least one serving to place an order.
To ensure a smooth reservation process, please be sure to select the correct date and time on the reservation page.
If you are more than 10 minutes late for your reservation, it will be automatically canceled, so please arrive on time.
For reservation changes or any other inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
How To Reserve
| Step 1 | Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation page. Reserve Here |
| Step 2 | Enter the required information in detail and make the full payment. Your reservation will be confirmed in 1-2 business days and you will receive a voucher via email. You can also check My Page for the reservation status. |
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| Step 4 | Enjoy your meal! |
Our Visit
Today, we visited Orai, located inside Gwangjang Market. Orai is a famous restaurant among Koreans, known for its delicious dishes. They specialize in Donggeurangttaeng (동그랑땡), a grilled pork sirloin seasoned with Gochujang, and are also renowned for their tasty Garden Eel (꼼장어).
The restaurant is divided into two sections. It is spacious and comfortable, allowing for a good turnover even when there are many people or a waiting list. However, if you make a reservation on Creatrip, you don't have to wait!
Orai Sirloin gained recognition as a certified restaurant that has been featured on popular TV shows, starting from Running Man and more recently on Huh Young Man's Food Travel.
With a simple menu consisting of five items, it's clear that Orai is indeed a specialty restaurant focused on grilled pork and grilled garden Eel.
The side dishes arrived right after we placed our order. Starting with the spring Onion Kimchi, Dongchimi (water-based radish kimchi), fresh sliced radish salad, and various sauces, they were all prepared and ready to accompany the meat.
Donggeurangttaeng (Grilled Pork;200g) 15,000 KRW
Grilled Garden Eel (150g) 17,000 KRW
As you can see from the prices, 15,000 KRW for 200g of meat is quite reasonable in Seoul. In other places, you may find prices that exceed 10,000 KRW for just 180g or even 150g. The Donggeurangttaeng is shaped like a hamburger patty, and for the Garden Eel, you can see the inside. We tried the Donggeurangttaeng and enjoyed its taste.
They place a grill on top of the charcoal fire and preheat it slightly before placing the meat directly on it. Thinly sliced sirloin, especially when marinated, cooks quickly, so it is important to flip and cut at the right time!
We cut the meat into bite-sized pieces and cook it a bit longer to ensure it's perfect for consumption. Since it has the Gochujang seasoning coating, the edges quickly turn dark.
The Donggeurangttaeng turned out crispy and well-cooked! Despite the Gochujang seasoning, it wasn't spicy at all. Instead, it had a delightful sweet and spicy flavor. It pairs perfectly when wrapped with lettuce. Try the unique and delicious Gochujang-seasoned Donggeurangttaeng at Orai in Gwangjang Market!
How to Get There
Leave through Exit 7 of Jongno 5-ga Station.
Once you exit the station, please walk straight ahead for approximately 60 meters.
When you see the entrance of the market, make a turn right at the left passage.
If you continue straight for about 30 meters, you will see the red signboard of Orai.
You've arrived!
Orai
We hope that you can enjoy a delicious meal at Orai in Gwangjang Market! If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or send us an email at help@creatrip.com! You can follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and Facebook to stay updated on all things Korea!
