Myeongdong Fresh Fruit Juice: ₩6,000 a Cup and How to Pay for It
Fresh fruit juice sold along the Myeongdong street food stalls costs ₩6,000 a cup. Three options are on the menu: watermelon, shine muscat, and pineapple, all at the same price. Payment is by cash or bank transfer.
I manage a cafe in Myeongdong, so I walk this street every single day. And every time the summer heat rolls in, there is one spot where the crowd always builds up. That is the spot I want to talk about today.
How much does fresh fruit juice cost in Myeongdong?
Every cup is ₩6,000, no matter which fruit you pick. The price board hanging on the front of the stall lists it in a single line: fresh fruit juice, ₩6,000. Choosing a different fruit will not change what you pay.
| Menu | Price |
|---|---|
| Watermelon juice | ₩6,000 |
| Shine muscat juice | ₩6,000 |
| Pineapple juice | ₩6,000 |
One flat price has another upside. You will not be standing there doing math on your phone mid-trip. That leaves you with exactly one decision to make: which fruit.
Which fruit juices can you order?
Three fruits are available at this Myeongdong juice stall: watermelon, shine muscat, and pineapple. Each one pulls in a clearly different direction, so pick based on how you are feeling that day.
Watermelon is the cooling one, shine muscat is the sweet one, and pineapple is the tart one. If the heat has worn you down and you just need something cold, go watermelon. Craving sugar, go shine muscat. Want something to wake your mouth up, go pineapple. Whichever way your taste runs, fresh fruit tends to lift the mood.
Here is a scene I enjoyed. On the day I took these photos, three travelers stood in front of the stall deliberating for quite a while. I understand completely. All the fruit is sitting right there in the cups, in plain view.
How long is the wait after you order?
Not long at all. This stall runs three blenders, so your order goes straight into one the moment it is placed. The turnaround is quick.
Here is how it works. Fruit is cut and packed into cups ahead of time and lined up on display. When an order comes in, that cup goes straight into the blender with ice.
So even with a few people ahead of you, the line moves. While I was shooting, one customer was waiting for her drink, and it did not take long. It was over in no time.
How do you pay for fresh fruit juice in Myeongdong?
Two payment methods are accepted.
- Cash
- Bank transfer
One tip from me: I paid in cash. Street vendors generally prefer it. Running a shop in Myeongdong myself, I figured cash would be the easier option on their end, so that is what I handed over.
What was the watermelon juice actually like?
Summer belongs to watermelon. On that hot day, while I was taking photos, I ordered a cup for myself.
Watermelon carries a lot of water to begin with. One sip in, the heat felt like it lifted off me. The juice is blended from fresh fruit on the spot, which means you are getting some actual nutrition along with the cooldown — useful when the heat has been wearing you out.
Cooling watermelon, sweet shine muscat, tart pineapple. If you want those flavors exactly as the fruit gives them, stop by the stall.
Frequently asked questions
How much is one cup of fresh fruit juice in Myeongdong?
One cup costs ₩6,000. Watermelon, shine muscat, and pineapple juice are all the same price, so the menu you choose does not change the amount. The price board on the stall also lists ₩6,000.
Can you pay by card at this Myeongdong juice stall?
Payment is by cash or bank transfer. Street vendors tend to prefer cash, so if you plan to browse the Myeongdong street stalls, carrying some cash makes things easier.
Do you get the juice right after ordering?
Yes. The stall keeps three blenders running, so drinks are blended the moment the order is placed. Pre-cut fruit already portioned into a cup goes in with ice and comes straight back to you.
What kinds of fresh fruit juice are available?
Three kinds: watermelon, shine muscat, and pineapple. Watermelon is cooling, shine muscat is sweet, and pineapple is tart, so pick by taste.
Which juice is best in summer?
If your goal is cooling off, order the watermelon juice. It holds a lot of water, and one sip takes the edge off the heat. That is the one I ordered myself on the day I took these photos.
Where should you head next on the Myeongdong stall street?
The Myeongdong street stall row does not end with this juice cart. Walk a few more steps and you will find stalls lined up with different price points and different payment setups.
In the next post I have written up the menus and prices at other stalls along the same street. If you still have not decided what to eat in Myeongdong, browse the street food category as well.
