Must-Try Foods in Korea

1. Korean Traditional Meal (Hanjeongsik)

A full-course Korean meal featuring various side dishes! You can enjoy bulgogi, doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew), namul (seasoned vegetables), kimchi, and more in one meal.

2. Kimchi & Kimchi Dishes

• Various types of kimchi: Baechu kimchi (napa cabbage), kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), baek kimchi (white kimchi), etc.

Dishes made with kimchi: Kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), kimchi fried rice, kimchi pancakes, etc.

 

3. Korean Soup Dishes 🍲

• Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup): A nutritious dish made by boiling a whole chicken with ginseng and glutinous rice, often eaten as a stamina-boosting meal in summer.
• Galbitang (Beef Short Rib Soup): A rich, clear broth with tender beef short ribs.
• Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup): A deep-flavored soup made by simmering beef bones for hours.
• Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew): A spicy stew with soft tofu and seafood or meat.

  

 

4. Korean BBQ & Meat Dishes 🥩

• Bulgogi: Sweet and savory marinated beef, grilled to perfection.
• Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly): Korean-style BBQ, best enjoyed with ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce), garlic, and lettuce wraps.
• Galbi (Marinated Ribs): Flavorful, juicy beef or pork ribs grilled to perfection.

  

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5. Street Food 🍢

• Tteokbokki: Chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy sauce.
• Hotteok: A Korean-style pancake filled with brown sugar and nuts.
• Sundae (Korean Blood Sausage): Steamed pig intestines stuffed with glass noodles and blood.
• Bungeoppang: A fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste or custard.

  

 

6. Korean Noodles 🍜

• Naengmyeon (Cold Noodles): A must-try summer dish, available in two styles: Pyongyang naengmyeon (mild) and Hamheung naengmyeon (spicy).
• Bibim Guksu: Spicy, mixed noodles with a refreshing and tangy flavor.
• Kalguksu: Hand-cut noodles in a warm and comforting broth.
• Jjajangmyeon & Jjamppong: Popular Korean-Chinese dishes—jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles) and jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup).

  

 

7. Traditional Korean Desserts & Drinks 🍵

• Patbingsu: A summer dessert made with shaved ice, sweet red beans, rice cakes, and condensed milk.
• Sikhye: A sweet traditional rice drink.
• Makgeolli: A traditional fermented rice wine, pairs well with Korean pancakes (jeon).
• Hangwa (Korean Traditional Sweets): Includes yakgwa (honey cookies), yugwa (crispy rice puffs), and dasik (pressed tea cookies).

  

Dear tourists, make sure to try Korea's diverse and delicious foods before you leave!ㅏㅐㄱㄷ