Eat
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.
Manseon Hof & Euljiro’s Hidden Pocha Street
If you think you’ve experienced all of Seoul’s nightlife, from the glitzy clubs of Gangnam to the international buzz of…
10 Trendy Brunch Spots for Breakfast in Seoul For 2025
The Best Breakfast in Seoul Spots You Can't Leave Seoul Without Trying! While it has an abundance of dining options,…
Five Delicious Korean Spicy Chicken Restaurants In Seoul
Looking to try Dakbokkeumtang, the Korean Spicy Chicken in Seoul? From exit 12 of Jongro 3-ga Station you walk down…
The Ultimate Korean Convenience Store Guide
Walking into a Korean convenience store is an extremely stimulating experience. First, there's a relieving rush of air conditioning, the…
A Taste of Korea: Gae-Jang Korean Dishes
Words by Stephen Revere The Korean cuisine is rich in unique and flavorful dishes, and 양념게장 (Yang-nyeom Gae-jang) and 간장게장 (Gan-jang Gae-jang) are two…
7 of the Strangest Korean Fried Chicken Creations
Koreans have a knack for taking popular Western dishes and transforming them into something new and bizarre. Like fried chicken.…
Bibimbap (비빔밥)
An absolute favorite of Korean cuisine, Bibimbap reminds us that it's okay to get a little mixed up every now…
The Korean Sweetest Treat: Patbingsu (팥빙수)
The crazy summer heat makes people do odd things and take desperate measures.
What Is Bossam? A Great Must-Try Korean Dish
One of the earliest food memories in my career as a chef was picking up a prawn from the salad…
Yukhoe (육회): Korean Steak Tartare Easy Recipe
Raw beef topped with a raw egg and sweet Korean pear might sound intense, but yukhoe (육회 pronounced [yukʰø]) is…
The Best Food Delivery Apps in Korea & How to
This article will be a comprehensive guide about which food delivery apps in Korea to download, how to use them,…
Hongeo: The Astonishing Korean Delicacy That Might Make You Cry
The skate, known in Korea as hongeo (홍어), is a flat, kite-shaped fish with a fleshy pink complexion.
9 Best Meals Under W10,000
Best Meals Under W10,000! Words by Grey WatsonShots by Grey Watson, Sharon Heit, and Mai Vabo On the hunt for…
A Taste of Korea: A Tail of Two Cultures, 꼬리곰탕
I had the honor of being the foreigner contingent on a KBS2 show about Korean food and for nine months…
A Taste of Korea: Ssambap 쌈밥, Rice Wrap
As with any non-Korean living here, I’m often asked what my favorite Korean food is. My general answer is ssambap…
7 Ways Eating Kimchi Improves Your Health
What exactly is kimchi and why is it a legendary Korean side dish? Kimchi is a dish of fermented vegetables…
