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Joong Boo Market

1. Joong Boo Market

4.5 star rating
60 reviews

Category: Ethnic Food, Grocery

The day after heavy partying I usually wake up realizing that I am not a rockstar who can withstand week of heavy boozing at the sniff of a nose. However, all my sins are easily redeemed, including one of mixing champagne with vodka; by Yukkejan from cafeteria at Joong Boo Market. Yes, thank you sweet God for creating this haven. If gods boozed and partied they must have created the best yukkejan…

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Neighborhood: Avondale

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