Official editorial post
Where can I eat alone without it being awkward?
Market stalls, noodle shops and convenience stores are all normal to eat at alone. The format where solo dining is genuinely awkward is shared grilled meat, because the minimum order is usually two portions. Gwangjang Market is the easy answer for a first solo meal — you eat standing at the stall, so there is no table to be seated at. Ordering in Korea has more on kiosks, allergies and how to check a place takes your card before you sit down.