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...fancy?king crabs from Russia, snow crabs from North Korea, abalone, squid and sea cucumber?and have it prepared in one of the eight restaurants overlooking the market hall. Most of these specialize in sashimi (hwee in Korean), steamed crab and seafood-based hot pots, such as the fiery maeoontang. Typically, prices aren't stated: instead, restaurateurs ask a small fee for dressing your catch and serving it with wasabi, chilies, raw garlic, sesame leaves and lettuce. It might not be everyone's idea of breakfast?but for color, it sure beats the hotel coffee shop...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Street Fare | 12/18/2004 | See Source »

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