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What to Eat in South Korea
Explore Korea's diverse culinary scene, from traditional dishes to trendy eats.
Not to be confused with GO > Restaurants, this category covers dining ideas and options to enjoy. Here you'll discover the best of Korean dining, from savory street food or convenience store finds to exquisite fine dining experiences. This section guides you through must-try dishes and culinary trends that define South Korea's vibrant food culture. Check out "Restaurants" you can visit in our "GO" subcategory.
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UPDATED: Thanksgiving Dinner Seoul 2025
Based on extensive research of current information, here are the verified options for celebrating American Thanksgiving in Seoul. Note: American…
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Top 10 Best Burgers in Seoul
Looking for the best burgers in Seoul? We all have different ideas of what the perfect burger should be like:…
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The Ultimate Australian Guide to Seoul
Seoul is a dynamic, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming city. From food, to nightlife, to useful resources: here is a guide on…
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What A Boat Party Along The Han River Is Like
It came and went by in a flash, but the 2017 Han River Boat Party (hosted by Global Seoul Mates)…
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The 10 Best Authentic Italian Restaurants in Seoul
While Italian restaurants in Seoul these days are not that difficult to find, the trick is to discover one that…
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The 5 Best American BBQ Spots in Seoul You Should
[Thank you to our readers for recommending About Jins BBQ for our list] In the recent years, the number of…
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Odeng 오뎅 (Fishcake)
Skewered fish paste? This oft-underrated delicacy is tasty, quick, and cheap. Odeng is one of the gems of Korean food…
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Jajangmyeon (자장면, Korean Black Bean Noodles)
If your lack of a love life is getting you down, turn to these black noodles for a quick pick-me-up.
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A Taste of Korea: Jeon
Loaded with mushrooms, seafood, kimchi, and green onions, jeon shows us the savory potential of pancakes.
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Banchan: You Just Gotta Love Korean Side Dishes!
Banchan—side dishes that automatically come with any main course you order with free refills to boot! Could there be a…
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A Taste of Korea: Hitting the Duck Trifecta
Duck-loving gourmands in Korea can have their favorite bird smoked, baked with sulfur, and stewed.
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A Taste of Korea: Kimchi Jjim 김치찜
Original words by Stephen Revere, shot by Joshua Beagle There is hardly a more delicious and representative combination in Korean…
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How To Navigate The Real Chinatown Of Seoul In Daerim
When I first moved to Seoul and started craving Chinese food, people typically told me to go to the Chinatown in…
