Food for the SEOUL: Must try Foods in Korea
South Korea became a notable country for its globally influential culture, specially in Music or more known as the Korean Pop or K-POP, Korean TV Dramas, and Korean Movies. Many people around the world have fallen into this phenomenon that resulted in the growing and rising number of tourists coming into this country.
But did you know that there’s more to discover in this beautiful country? From its rich culture, history, and the wide array of food that South Korea has to offer. Let’s now dig deep into the world of South Korea’s Delicacies that you need to try especially when you are planning to visit this country soon.
Classic Street Foods
One of the most well known street foods in Korea is tteokbokki or also known as Spicy Rice Cake. It is a staple and a must try when you visit Korea. From the chewy rice cake, simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce, this dish is known to be a classic as it can be paired with many other street foods such as ‘Eomuk’ or Fish cake. This umami packed dish, became more known worldwide as many food bloggers feature this on their ‘Mukbang’ shows or eating videos. You can easily find this irresistible delight in the streets, and convenience stores.
Another classic is the ‘Eomukguk’ or fish cake soup. It is a fish cake skewered on a stick with the soup on the side. Many street food vendors even offer unlimited soup as it can really bring warmth to your body and heart especially during winter season in Korea. This savory dish will definitely make you fall in love and can really be addicting so don’t forget how many fish cake sticks you already ate.
Lastly is ‘Twigim’ or a wide variety of fried food. Who doesn’t love fried foods, right? This street food mainly consists of different vegetables, dumplings, shrimps, and squid, that is dipped in a batter and is fried into perfection. This flaky and crispy food is also best paired with tteokbokki, and is a great once in a while treat if you’re not a fan of fried food.
Classic Restaurant Foods
Bibimbap or Mixed rice is one of the staple foods in Korean cuisine. As it is a mixed rice, there’s really no strict rule on what you can and what you can’t add to this dish. This savory dish bursts with different flavors as it consists of rice topped with gochujang (Korean Chili Pepper Paste), doenjang (Korean Soybean Paste), and different sauteed vegetables like spinach, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, bean sprouts, radish, and many more. Meats like beef, pork, or chicken are also added on top with fried egg. When you have time to visit different parts of South Korea, it is highly suggested that you try their own version of Bibimbap as a local dish or ingredient that is known in that region is added. This food is really a healthy dish that you can also easily make at home.
Classic Desserts
South Korea also has a wide variety of foods and treats for the sweet tooth. One of them is the well known ‘Dalgona’ or Korean Honeycomb Toffee that became a famous treat because of the Korean TV series Squid Game. This sweet treat consists of melted sugar that has been caramelized mixed with baking soda.
To finish our lists of must try foods in Korea, you need to try their ‘Bingsu’ or shaved ice. This dessert is a cool treat with a base of milky shaved ice topped with all sorts of sweet toppings, from classics like red bean paste to chopped fruits, and many more. These days, many cafes already offer flavored shaved ice like matcha, chocolate, and strawberry. This sweet treat is definitely a must try when you visit Korea.
Conclusion
Needless to say, Korean locals are the best one to guide you and introduce you to the local food scene in Korea. You might want to check out and Explore Korean Onlyfans Creators to learn more about the city’s best restaurants, markets, and food stalls.
