Check out our list with best food in Korea: Kimbap, Bibimbap , Samgyetang, Naengmyeon, Ddukbokki and many more.
Kimbap
Kimbap is a very comforting Korean snack – it’s basically white rice stuffed with meat and vegetables and rolled on dried seaweed.
Bibimbap
Bibimbap is essentially a bowl of mixed ingredients including, but not limited to, rice, namul (seasoned and sautéed vegetables), mushrooms, beef, soy sauce, gochujang (chili pepper paste), and a fried egg. The ingredients found in bibimbap vary by region, and the most famous versions of the dish are found in Jeonju, Tongyeong, and Jinju.
Samgyetang (Ginseng chicken soup)
A common dish particularly during the summer, samgyetang is a traditional soup made of chicken, garlic, rice, scallion, Korean jujube, Korean ginseng, and spices. It is known to have a high nutritional value. Not only is it known for its healthy contents but it also is popular simply for its creamy and meaty flavor.
Naengmyeon
Long, thin noodles, cucumbers, slices of Korean pear, slices of beef, and a hard-boiled egg are the main ingredients in the popular cold Korean noodle meal known as naengmyeon. Depending on the variety of naengmyeon, the noodles are frequently made of buckwheat, potatoes, and sweet potatoes, but they can also be made of arrowroot and kudzu. It is a well-liked meal, particularly in the summer when South Korea suffers from oppressive heat and muggy air.
Ddukbokki
Ddukbokki, also spelled tteokbokki, is a common spicy Korean food made of cylindrical rice cakes, triangular fish cake, vegetables, and sweet red chili sauce. It is often sold by pojangmacha (street vendors). People enjoy ddeukbokki for the combination of spicy and sweet flavors.
Haemul Pajeon
Haemul pajeon is a variation of pajeon, a traditional Korean meal that resembles a pancake and is made mostly with green onions, egg batter, wheat flour, and rice flour. Among the often utilized seafood items are oysters, shrimp, squid, and clams. Haemul pajeon is often served as a main course and is renowned for both its blend of seafood tastes and its soft and chewy texture.
Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal, one of the most well-liked Korean cuisines in South Korea, is made out of grilled slices of unseasoned, marinated pig belly flesh. They are frequently grilled with pieces of garlic, onions, green onions, and kimchi before being wrapped in lettuce and seasoned with salt and pepper combined with sesame oil. It is one of the most often served meals in Korean restaurants all around the world.
