7 Korean Cuisine You Must Try Once

Zee Media Bureau
Aug 13, 2024

Tteokbokki

Spicy and chewy, these rice cakes are beloved Korean street food, typically simmered in a gochujang-based sauce, delivering a satisfying mix of sweet and fiery flavors.

Bibimbap

A colorful and nourishing dish, bibimbap combines warm rice with an array of seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, mixed together just before eating.

Mandu

These Korean dumplings are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and vegetables, either steamed, boiled, or fried, offering a delightful burst of flavor with each bite.

Jjigae

Hearty and comforting, jjigae is a traditional Korean stew in many varieties, such as kimchi jjigae, offering a rich, umami-packed broth.

Japchae

A savory-sweet dish, japchae features stir-fried glass noodles made from sweet potatoes, mixed with an array of vegetables and often beef, all seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Bulgogi

Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic, bulgogi is thinly sliced beef that's grilled to perfection, offering a tender and flavorful bite every time.

Jjampong

Bold and spicy seafood noodle soup, jjampong is packed with a medley of fresh seafood, vegetables, and chewy noodles in a rich, fiery broth that warms you from the inside out.

VIEW ALL

Read Next Story