Traditional Korean Dishes: 20 Awesome Foods You can’t Miss

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now let's begin this culinary journey through the top korean dishes. make sure you've got something to nibble as you read

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top korean dishes you shouldn't miss

kimbap 김밥

tteokbokki 떡볶이

sundae 순대

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top korean dishes you shouldn't miss

why you should try it: the iconic korean meal that is more of a social event than a simple meal. eat

where to try it: you won't have a problem finding korean bbq restaurants throughout korea. here is a list of some of the best bbq places to visit in seoul

kimbap 김밥

my favourite kimbap chain is teacher kim - kim seon saeng . you find them throughout korea by their simple

where to try it: some great kimbap chains in korea include kim seon saeng

why you should try it: a quintessentially korean dish that mixes meat

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tteokbokki 떡볶이

why you should try it: you can't miss it when you're travelling around markets in korea. a popular snack

cost: as street food

why you should try it: another one of korea's national dishes. this meal has gained popularity in korea and overseas. it's a healthy mix of vegetables and spices that is perfect in winter

cost: a bowl of bibimbap should cost you around 8

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cost: a bowl of samgyetang normally costs between 10

where to try it: there are some great samgyetang restaurants in seoul that will give you an authentic korean dining experience

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why you should try it: so refreshing and uplifting during summertime. the noodles give you back lost energy from exploring korea during the days. simple yet delicious

cost: this dish is cheap and cost as little as 5

where to try it: there are many great naengyeon places in korea and you'll find the dish on sale from may until the weather gets colder in october

cost: a big pot of this spicy

where to try it: some of the best places to try this dish are at the markets in korea

sundae 순대

you should eat sundae by dipping it into a bowl of salt seasoning. it goes

cost: a bowl of these amazing noodles cost as little as 5

cost: a bowl of manduguk is 8

where to try it: you find many great mandu restaurants across korea. these places will mostly serve manduguk

where to try it: seafood fans should check out these great seafood restaurants in busan. you find hwaroe-hoe anywhere by the beach in korea

koreans love fried chicken so much there is even a chicken and beer festival in daegu

you find bulgogi in many parts of korean cuisine

where to try it: check out some of these great bulgogi restaurants in seoul

you might be thinking that all korean dishes are unhealthy after seeing lots of fried and barbecued foods. don't worry

why you should try it: this dish is perfect on a day and will revive and restore you when you're not feeling well. an innocent treat

cost: a bowl will cost under 10

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my personal favourite is aged kimchi

why you should try it: it's healthy

cost: usually free

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samgyeopsal 삼겹살

kimchi jjigae 김치 찌개

chuncheon dakga i 춘천 닭갈비

bibimbap 비빔밥

samgyetang 삼계탕

haemul pajeon 해물 파전

naengyeon 냉면

budae jjigae 부대찌개

maeuntang 매운탕

kalguksu 칼국수

manduguk 만두국

hwareo-hoe

yangnyeom tongdak 양념 통닭

ojingeo bokkeum 오징어볶음

bossam 보쌈

bulgogi 불고기

doenjang jjigae 된장찌개

bonus - kimchi 김치

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samgyeopsal 삼겹살

cost: from 1

kimchi jjigae 김치 찌개

when the kimchi is sauteed

cost: 8

where to try it: you find kimchi jjigae served in many places

chuncheon dakga i 춘천 닭갈비

cost: a of chuncheon dakgalbi costs around 10

where to try it: here are some of the best places to get tteokbokki in seoul

bibimbap 비빔밥

where to try it: you find bibimbap restaurants in seoul and all over south korea

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samgyetang 삼계탕

haemul pajeon 해물 파전

cost: a haemul pajeon costs around 15

away from the city centres. if you're hiking in korea

naengyeon 냉면

budae jjigae 부대찌개

where to try it: you find budae jjigae anywhere in korea. here are some of the best budae jjigae restaurants in korea

maeuntang 매운탕

cost: a should cost 10

why you should try it: because it's unique and cheap. one

where to try it: popular

kalguksu 칼국수

manduguk 만두국

hwareo-hoe

if you're feeling really brave

yangnyeom tongdak 양념 통닭

where to try it: this is one of korea's most popular dishes

ojingeo bokkeum 오징어볶음

at restaurants all the time. it's easy to make and served

cost: a plate of this usually costs around 8

where to try it: look

bossam 보쌈

where to try it: bossam isn't as common as some of the other meals on this list. it's best to check out some of the best bossam restaurants in seoul and plan your trip to one

bulgogi 불고기

doenjang jjigae 된장찌개

you'll fall in love

where to try it: doenjang jjigae

bonus - kimchi 김치

where to try it: everywhere

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