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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.
  • Vegan and Vegetarian Friendly Restaurants In Seoul

    The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Seoul Cruelty-free consumption is no small task in Seoul. Case in point, Korea was…

  • These Upstart Foreigners: La Planque Seoul

    "This is not gourmet French food with multiple miniscule servings in many courses. No, this is a down-home French restaurant…

    La Planque Seoul
  • Very Street Kitchen Seoul

      Korea knows street food; it’s as simple as that. Street food seems to be one of the best ways…

    Very Street Kitchen Seoul
  • Healthy Dining & Delivery services for Expats

    Retired Article: Info from 2015 Oftentimes the most difficult part of moving to Korea from abroad can be the transition…

    Healthy Eating in Korea
  • The Mighty McDelivery Korea App

      McDonald's Delivery App "McDelivery" Hits Korea The McDelivery Korea app provides a convenient solution for McDonald's fans looking to…

    McDelivery in South Korea Google Play Store
  • Bibimbap + Bingsu = Bibimbingsu, a Next-level Korean Dessert

      Korean cuisine is famous for its beautiful and intricately prepared bibimbap, but in the hot summer months, when bingsu variations…

  • 10 creative meals using your rice cooker

    If you are living in Korea, then you are bound to own a rice cooker. But unless you are eating a…

  • The 10 Most Insane Korean Pizzas

    Korean food is delicious and understandably, Korea is fantastic at making it. But, if we have one critique about Korean…

    January 2014: Insane Pizzas
  • A Taste of Korea: Hanwoo 한우 Homegrown Korean Beef

    Original words by Joyce Kong, shots by Annie Otto Hanwoo beef is a source of national pride to Koreans. In…

  • Cover Story: The Best Dishes – The Secrets of Jeolla-do

    Original words and shots by Ggot-nim Lee (Translated by Jee-hye Cho and Sonia Hensley) Anyone in Korea will tell you…

  • Korean Potato Stew: Gamjatang (감자탕)

    Original words by Stephen Revere You may have trouble locating the potato in Korea’s “Potato Stew” but don’t let that…

  • A Taste of Korea: Happy New Year! Happy Birthday? Seaweed

    Original words by Stephen Revere Okay, so it’s January 1st and you’re in Korea, which means you’re a year older.…

  • A Taste of Korea: Sublime Leftovers – Kimchi Fried Rice

    Kimchi Bokgeumbap, Kimchi Fried rice, is a delicious cuisine of the masses of is best served up at a regular…

    Kimchi fried rice
  • A Taste of Korea: Kong-guk-su 콩국수 – Cold Bean Noodle

    Original words by Stephen Revere Available only during the hot months of the year, kong-guk-su is an icy-cold bowl of…

    kong-guk-su
  • A Taste of Korea: Bogeo (Puffer Fish)

    The poisonous puffer fish, or Bogeo (복어) in Korean, is regarded as one of the more dangerous delicacies to be…

    bogeo
  • Andong’s 4 Most Famous Foods

    The city of Andong is most famous for the Hahoe Folk Village inscribed in UNESCO World Heritage. However, there is…

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