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Pojangmacha

Pojangmacha is like a small restaurant in Korea that is usually set up on a street, and it sells yummy food you can eat while standing or sitting at a small table outside.

Imagine you're walking on a street in Korea and you see a little eatery with tents, bright lights, and people eating and having fun. But instead of going inside to sit down like in a normal restaurant, you can just stop by and get food from the Pojangmacha.

Pojangmacha has tables and chairs outside where you can eat the delicious Korean food like tteokbokki, odeng, mandu, or kimbap. It has a small kitchen, and the cook prepares the food right in front of you.

It's kind of like a food truck, but it's more like a small store, and it's often open late at night. You can hang out with friends or meet new people while you eat and enjoy the street ambiance.

The Pojangmacha is a popular and fun place to eat in Korea, and it's part of the Korean food and culture experience.
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