30 Mouth-watering Korean Foods Every K-Drama Fan Must Try

Every k-drama fan would love to visit South Korea and explore their famous landmarks that their favorite K-drama filming spots. Aside from that, one of their goals is to try their mouthwatering foods, so here’s our foodie list of Korean food and snacks that we highly recommend.

Corn Dog

Korean Style Hot dog known as the Corn Dog is a popular street food from South Korea especially in Myeongdong. The Corn Dog is lightly coated in sugar and crispy batter, offering a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.

Bulgogi

Bulgogi or Korean BBQ beef is thinly sliced marinated beef known for its sweet and savory flavor profile. The tender meat, grilled to perfection, showcases the artistry of Korean marinades.

Bibimbap

Bibimbap, meaning “mixed rice,” is a warm bowl of white rice with sautéed and seasoned vegetables, gochujang , and a fried egg. The gochujang sauce adds a spicy kick, creating a satisfying and well-balanced meal.

Samgyupsal

Samgyupsal, or grilled pork belly, is a popular Korean dish which consists of thick, fatty slices of pork belly meat. This food offers a rich and savory experience, especially when dipped in flavorful sauces.

Jjajangmyeon

Jjajangmyeon, a Chinese-Korean noodle dish, is mixed with black bean sauce that consists of chunjang, diced pork and various veggies. The slightly sweet taste of the sauce creates a comforting and hearty meal.

Japchae

Japchae is a popular dish served in glass noodles made from sweet potatoes, colorful vegetables and well seasoned meat. The savory and slightly sweet soy-based sauce complements the chewy noodles and crisp vegetables.

Marinated Crabs

For seafood enthusiasts, marinated crabs are a true delicacy. The crabs are soaked in a flavorful marinade, infusing them with a tantalizing combination of sweet and savory notes.

Fish Cake

Fish Cake, or Eomuk, is a processed seafood product made of ground white fish and other ingredients such as potato starch, vegetables and sugar.

Yakgwa

Yakgwa, a traditional Korean honey pastry, showcases the delicate artistry of Korean sweets. The deep-fried, wheat-based hangwa (Korean confection) made with honey, cheongju , ginger juice, and sesame oil offers a unique blend of sweetness and spice.

Kimbap

Kimbap is composed of steamed rice with other ingredients rolled in sheets of dried layer seaweed. Served in bite-size slices.

Kimchi

Kimchi is a fermented side dish made from salted, fermented vegetables, usually cabbage and radishes.

Bingsu

This Korean snack is quite popular in Korean and other Asian countries. It composed of ice shavings and various ingredients such as condensed milk, chewy jelly bits, fruit syrups, small pieces of rice cake, fruits,and cereal flakes.

Hangover Soup

Hangover Soup, or Haejangguk, is the ultimate remedy after a night of indulgence. The soup, often containing ox blood and vegetables, is believed to cure the a night of revelry, offering a comforting and revitalizing experience.

Olive Chicken BBQ

Olive Chicken BBQ is a mouthwatering dish that combines the succulence of fried chicken with the richness of olive oil. The result is a crispy and savory delight that showcases the versatility of Korean fried chicken.

Mandu

Korean dumplings or also known as mandu comes various shapes and size. It can be steamed, boiled, deep-fried or pan-fried.

Budae Jigae

Budae Jigae is a type of jjigae, made with ham, sausage, spam, and gochujang, baked beans and kimchi. The spicy broth creates a robust and flavorful dish.

Banana Milk

Banana Milk is banana-flavored milk. where it’s milk contains 85% milk, purified water, sugar, 0.32% banana juice concentrate , artificial flavors – banana, vanilla and carotene. Served in a charmingly retro bottle, it’s a nostalgic and delightful drink enjoyed by people of all ages.

Ramyeon

Ramyeon is popular in Korea. It refers to instant noodles with dried vegetables and artificial flavoring. While also available in eateries, chefs typically employ pre-packaged instant noodles in their preparation.

Melona Ice Cream

Beat the Korean heat with Melona Ice Cream, a refreshing and fruity frozen dessert. The Melona Ice Cream comes in five fruity flavors. They are 110 calories a bar with 14 grams of sugar.

Seaweed Crisps

Seaweed Crisps are snacks based on a traditional Korean snack, named Gimbugak. It is prepared using seaweed and rice paper

Oreon Choco Pie

The Oreon Kkobuk and Oreon Choco Pie is a Korean snacks that has a delicious fusion of chocolate and marshmallow goodness. The soft and chewy texture combined with rich chocolate makes these treats a delightful indulgence.

Oreon Kkobuk

Honey Butter Chips

Honey Butter Chips is a brand of fried potato chips sold in South Korea. It is coated in a luscious layer of honey and butter create an irresistible balance that keeps you reaching for more.

Ghana Milk Chocolate

Ghana Milk Chocolates are produced with ingredients including cacao beans from Ghana in West Africa and milk/

Pepero

Pepero is a cookie stick, dipped in compound chocolate made in South Korea. Whether it’s classic chocolate, almond, or strawberry, Pepero offers a delightful crunch and sweetness in every bite.

Seaweed Soup

A comfort food staple, Seaweed Soup is a warm and soothing dish often enjoyed on birthdays and special occasions. The delicate brininess of seaweed infuses the broth, creating a light and refreshing taste that is both nourishing and satisfying.

Tteokbokki

Tteokbokki, or spicy rice cakes, is a popular street food known for its bold and fiery flavor. The chewy rice cakes bathed in a sweet and spicy gochujang (red chili paste) sauce create a harmonious blend of sweetness and heat, making it an addictive treat.

Dried Squid

This dried squid as a snack is a must try! You’ll surely like this if you love calamari and beef jerky. A perfect snack if you want something munch or salty but in rich of protein.

Gyeranjjim

Gyeran jjim is usually prepared at home as a light snack, while the Korean restaurants typically serve it as one of the side dishes.