Korea: Dishes

Kimchi

Fermented, spicy napa cabbage.

💡 Did you know? It is on the table at almost every meal.

Bibimbap

A rice bowl with vegetables, egg and gochujang.

💡 Did you know? Everything is mixed before eating.

Bulgogi

Marinated, thinly sliced grilled beef.

💡 Did you know? ‘Bulgogi’ means ‘fire meat’.

Tteokbokki

Rice-cake sticks in a spicy red sauce.

💡 Did you know? A popular street snack.

Japchae

Glass noodles with vegetables and sesame oil.

💡 Did you know? It belongs to feasts and celebrations.

Samgyeopsal

Grilled pork belly, cooked at the table.

💡 Did you know? It is wrapped in lettuce leaves.

Kimbap

A seaweed rice roll with vegetables and egg.

💡 Did you know? The perfect picnic snack.

Galbi

Marinated, grilled short ribs.

💡 Did you know? ‘Galbi’ means ‘rib’.

Sundubu-jjigae

A spicy stew with silken tofu.

💡 Did you know? It bubbles in a hot stone pot.

Korean fried chicken

Double-fried, glazed chicken, extra crisp.

💡 Did you know? It is often eaten with beer (‘chimaek’).