Soups & Stews

  1. Kimchi Stew (김치찌개, Kimchi Jjigae) – Spicy stew made with aged kimchi, pork, and tofu. 
  2. Soft Tofu Stew (순두부찌개, Sundubu Jjigae) – Spicy stew with soft tofu and seafood or meat, served bubbling hot. 
  3. Ginseng Chicken Soup (삼계탕, Samgyetang) – Whole chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng, eaten for health benefits. Try it in Jongno.
  4. Beef Bone Soup (설렁탕, Seolleongtang) – Slow-cooked beef bone soup, milky white in color and served with rice. .
  5. Cold Buckwheat Noodles (냉면, Naengmyeon) – Chilled noodles in a tangy broth, topped with cucumber, pear, and boiled egg. 

Meat Dishes

  1. Bulgogi (불고기) – Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, grilled or stir-fried. 
  2. Grilled Pork Belly (삼겹살, Samgyeopsal) – Pork belly grilled at the table, eaten with lettuce wraps, garlic, and dipping sauces. Try it in the Gangnam district.
  3. Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken (닭갈비, Dakgalbi) – Chicken stir-fried with rice cakes, cabbage, and sweet potatoes in a spicy sauce. Popular in Sinchon.
  4. Boiled Pork Wraps (보쌈, Bossam) – Boiled pork belly slices wrapped in lettuce with fermented shrimp sauce and garlic. 
  5. Grilled Short Ribs (갈비, Galbi) – Marinated beef short ribs grilled over charcoal, served with side dishes. 

Vegetarian Dishes

  1. Mixed Rice Bowl (비빔밥, Bibimbap) – Rice topped with seasoned vegetables, gochujang, and an egg. Best tried in Insadong.
  2. Stir-Fried Glass Noodles (잡채, Japchae) – Sweet potato noodles stir-fried with vegetables and soy sauce. 
  3. Kimchi Pancake (김치전, Kimchi Jeon) – Savory pancake made with kimchi and flour batter, pan-fried until crispy. Popular in Insadong.
  4. Seaweed Rice Rolls (김밥, Gimbap) – Seaweed-wrapped rice rolls filled with vegetables, eggs, and sometimes tofu.
  5. Vegetable Pancake (부침개, Buchimgae) – Mixed vegetable pancake, pan-fried and served with soy dipping sauce. 

Bites You Can’t Resist

  1. Mixed Rice Bowl (비빔밥, Bibimbap) – Rice topped with seasoned vegetables, gochujang, and an egg. Best tried in Insadong.
  2. Stir-Fried Glass Noodles (잡채, Japchae) – Sweet potato noodles stir-fried with vegetables and soy sauce. 
  3. Kimchi Pancake (김치전, Kimchi Jeon) – Savory pancake made with kimchi and flour batter, pan-fried until crispy. Popular in Insadong.
  4. Seaweed Rice Rolls (김밥, Gimbap) – Seaweed-wrapped rice rolls filled with vegetables, eggs, and sometimes tofu.
  5. Vegetable Pancake (부침개, Buchimgae) – Mixed vegetable pancake, pan-fried and served with soy dipping sauce. 

5 Popular Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)

  1. Fermented Spicy Cabbage (김치, Kimchi) – Korea’s most famous fermented side dish, served at every meal.
  2. Seasoned Soybean Sprouts (콩나물무침, Kongnamul Muchim) – Lightly boiled soybean sprouts mixed with sesame oil and garlic.
  3. Spicy Seasoned Dried Squid (오징어채무침, Ojingeochae Muchim) – Chewy dried squid strips in a sweet and spicy sauce.
  4. Seasoned Spinach (시금치나물, Sigeumchi Namul) – Blanched spinach seasoned with sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic.
  5. Rolled Omelet (계란말이, Gyeran Mari) – Fluffy rolled omelet, slightly sweet and savory.

5 Market Dishes

  1. Spicy Rice Cakes (떡볶이, Tteokbokki) – Chewy rice cakes cooked in a gochujang-based sauce.
  2. Korean Sweet Pancake (호떡, Hotteok) – Crispy pancakes filled with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Korean Blood Sausage (순대, Soondae) – Steamed sausage made of pig’s intestines stuffed with noodles and blood.
  4. Fish Cake Skewers (어묵, Eomuk) – Fish cakes served on skewers with warm broth.
  5. Mung Bean Pancakes (빈대떡, Bindaetteok) – Crispy mung bean pancakes.

5 Regional Dishes (Outside Seoul)

  1. Live Octopus (산낙지, Sannakji) – (Busan) – Fresh octopus cut into pieces and served moving, eaten with sesame oil. Try at Jagalchi Market.
  2. Pork Soup with Rice (돼지국밥, Dwaeji Gukbap) – (Busan) – Hearty pork soup with rice, served with fermented shrimp sauce. 
  3. Jeonju Mixed Rice Bowl (전주 비빔밥, Jeonju Bibimbap) – (Jeonju) – The original bibimbap with premium ingredients. Try it in Jeonju Hanok Village.
  4. Chuncheon Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken (춘천 닭갈비, Chuncheon Dakgalbi) – (Chuncheon) – Signature stir-fried chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. 
  5. Jeju Black Pork BBQ (제주 흑돼지, Jeju Heuk Dwaeji) – (Jeju) – Juicy and flavorful grilled black pork, a local specialty of Jeju Island. 

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