South Gyeongsang
통영Tongyeong
An island-dotted harbour town that gave Korea chungmu gimbap and produces most of its oysters.
Getting there About 4 hours by express bus from Seoul.
Signature dishes
Rice & porridge
충무김밥Chungmu gimbap
Finger-sized plain rice rolls from Tongyeong, eaten with spicy squid and radish kimchi on the side.
Seafood
Seafood & raw
회Hoe
Thick slices of just-caught raw fish, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and chilli paste.
SeafoodRaw
Also look for
- 굴 Oysters, at their best in winter
- 꿀빵 Kkulppang, honey-glazed bean buns