Street Food of Korea: 10 Legendary Flavours You Must Taste

One of the first things that comes to mind when you think of Korea is its rich and delicious cuisine. However, one of the most enjoyable parts of this cuisine is the colourful stalls full of street food. Korean street food is not only a feast of flavour, but also a fun way to get to know the culture. Here are 10 legendary street foods that you must taste on your trip to Korea!

1. Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cake)

Tteokbokki, the iconic Korean street food, consists of soft rice cakes blended with a spicy and sweet sauce. Both filling and delicious, this dish is a favourite that will warm your hands as you walk down the street!

2. Hotteok (Korean Style Sweet Pancake)

These fried sweet pancakes containing cinnamon, sugar and walnuts are indispensable on the streets of Korea in cold weather. Once you try hot hotteok, you may feel that you cannot live without it.

3. Gimbap (Korean Style Sushi)

Rice wrapped in seaweed on the outside, vegetables, eggs and meat pieces on the inside... Gimbap is an excellent option as a quick snack as it is both healthy and portable.

4. Eomuk (Fish Cake Soup)

On cold winter days, what could be better than a warm fish cake soup? Eomuk, the centrepiece of Korea's street food stalls, is both economical and delicious.

5. Dakkochi (Chicken Shish)

Grilled and marinated in sweet-soy sauce, these chicken skewers are a paradise for meat lovers. The slightly smoky aroma on the chicken brings the flavour to the top.

6. Bungeoppang (Fish Shaped Dessert)

Red bean paste or chocolate filled in a fish-shaped dough. This dessert, which tastes as fun as it looks, spreads happiness on the streets of Korea.

7. Sundae (Korean Sausage)

Sundae, a boiled blood sausage, is one of the boldest flavours of Korean streets. It is usually served with onion and chilli sauce.

8. Twigim (Roasts)

Twigim, fried vegetables, seafood or meat, is one of the crispiest examples of street food. It is a pleasure to eat it dipped in tteokbokki sauce.

9. Japchae Hotdog (Hotdog with Sweet Potato Noodles)

Imagine a Korean hotdog enriched with noodles! A mix of both American and Korean cuisine, this innovative flavour is a modern interpretation of street food.

10. Patbingsu (Iced Dessert)

Red beans, fruit and ice cream on sweet ice pieces... Patbingsu is known as the most refreshing flavour of Korean streets in summer.

Korean street food is not only delicious, but also an experience that goes deep into the roots of Korean culture. Each bite tells a story that combines the traditional flavours and modern tastes of Korea.

If you want to try these flavours and breathe the magical atmosphere of Korea, how about making a plan to go to Korea? With my counselling services, I can facilitate your departure to Korea and guide you through the process of finding a home and adaptation. You can also make your journey more enjoyable by learning the language before you go with my online Korean lessons.

Take action now to savour the streets of Korea and touch the very heart of the culture! 😊