South Korea has become more popular over the last few years. So here are some traditional Korean foods you must try when you visit.
Kimchi
One of the oldest and most essential Korean foods. It is prepared with various kinds of ingredients, but the most common main ingredient is cabbage.
Bibimbap (mixed rice)
It is essentially a bowl of mixed ingredients including namul (seasoned and sautéed vegetables), mushrooms, beef, soy sauce, gochujang (chili pepper paste), and a fried egg.
Bulgogi (marinated beef barbecue)
A juicy, savory dish of grilled marinated beef, bulgogi is one of the most popular Korean meat dishes throughout the world. The meat is usually wrapped in lettuce and it is also traditionally eaten with ssamjang (a thick, red spicy paste).
Ddukbokki (spicy rice cake)
Ddukbokki, also spelled tteokbokki, is a common spicy Korean food made of cylindrical rice cakes, triangular fish cake, vegetables, and sweet red chili sauce.
Japchae (stir-fried noodles)
Often served as a side dish during lunch or dinner, japchae is a traditional Korean noodle dish made up of stir-fried sweet potato, thinly shredded vegetables, beef, and a hint of soy sauce and sugar.
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