Korean Cuisine

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Korean Dishes

#1

Bulgogi

Thinly sliced beef marinated in soy, pear, sesame and garlic — grilled over charcoal and wrapped in lettuce with ssamjan...

#2

Kimchi Jjigae

Korea's ultimate comfort food — a deeply flavoured stew of well-fermented kimchi, pork belly and tofu in a rich spicy br...

#3

Mandu

Korean dumplings filled with pork, kimchi or vegetables, steamed, boiled or pan-fried until crisp on the bottom.

#4

Bibimbap

Korea's most iconic rice dish — a bowl of warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, beef, a fried egg and gochujang, mi...

#5

Galbi

Korean BBQ beef short ribs marinated in soy, Asian pear and garlic — grilled until caramelised and deeply savoury.

#6

Samgyeopsal

Thick grilled pork belly cooked at the table over charcoal, wrapped in perilla leaves with garlic, kimchi and ssamjang.

#7

Kimbap

Seaweed-wrapped rice rolls filled with vegetables, egg, and meat, sliced into rounds.

#8

Korean Fried Chicken

Double-fried chicken with an impossibly thin, shatteringly crispy crust — glazed in sweet and spicy yangnyeom sauce or p...

#9

Tteokbokki

Seoul's most beloved street food — chewy cylindrical rice cakes in a sweet, spicy and deeply savoury gochujang sauce wit...

#10

Sundubu Jjigae

A fiery silken tofu stew with seafood or pork, cracked egg and gochugaru — served bubbling in a stone pot.

#11

Haemul Pajeon

A crispy Korean seafood and spring onion pancake — golden and crunchy outside, chewy inside, served with a soy dipping s...

#12

Japchae

Silky stir-fried glass noodles made from sweet potato starch, tossed with colourful vegetables, beef and sesame oil.

#13

Yukgaejang

A spicy, hearty beef and vegetable soup with fernbrake and glass noodles.

#14

Bindaetteok

A savory mung bean pancake studded with pork and vegetables, crispy outside and soft within.

#15

Naengmyeon

Chilled buckwheat noodles in an icy, tangy broth, a beloved Korean summer dish.

#16

Budae Jjigae

A spicy fusion stew combining Korean chili paste with Western ingredients like sausage and spam.

#17

Odeng

Sheets of Korean fish cake folded onto long skewers and simmered in a light radish and kelp broth.

#18

Jeyuk Bokkeum

Spicy stir-fried pork in a gochujang-based marinade, a popular Korean home-cooked dish.

#19

Kkakdugi

Crunchy cubes of Korean radish fermented with chilli flakes, garlic, ginger and fish sauce into a spicy, tangy kimchi.

#20

Bibim Naengmyeon

Chewy cold buckwheat noodles tossed in a sweet, spicy and tangy gochujang sauce with cucumber, pear and egg.

#21

Miyeokguk

A light seaweed soup simmered with beef and sesame oil, eaten on birthdays and after giving birth.

#22

Samgyetang

A whole young chicken stuffed with ginseng, rice, and jujube, simmered into a nourishing soup.

#23

Bungeoppang

Fish-shaped waffle-like pastries with a crisp shell and a hot, sweet red bean filling.

#24

Kimchijeon

A savory, crispy pancake made from chopped kimchi and flour batter.

#25

Ganjang Gejang

Raw crab marinated in a savory soy sauce brine, prized for its rich, briny flavor.

#26

Kongguksu

Chilled wheat noodles served in a creamy, nutty cold soybean broth, a refreshing Korean summer dish.

#27

Tangsuyuk

Crispy double-fried pork in a glossy sweet-and-sour sauce with fruit and vegetables.

#28

Seolleongtang

A milky-white ox bone soup simmered for many hours, served with sliced brisket and rice, seasoned at the table.

#29

Gyeran Mari

A thick, soft rolled omelette made in layers with chopped carrot, spring onion and onion, sliced into rounds.

#30

Patbingsu

A towering bowl of fluffy shaved milk ice topped with sweet red beans, chewy rice cakes and condensed milk.

#31

Haejangguk

A hearty hangover soup of beef broth with napa cabbage leaves, bean sprouts, ox blood and doenjang.

#32

Sundae

Korean blood sausage made from pig intestine stuffed with glass noodles, rice, and pig's blood.

#33

Ojingeo Bokkeum

Stir-fried squid in a spicy gochujang-based sauce with vegetables.

#34

Doenjang Jjigae

A savory stew made with fermented soybean paste, tofu, vegetables, and sometimes pork or seafood.

#35

Hotteok

Chewy, pan-fried yeasted pancakes filled with a molten brown sugar, cinnamon and nut syrup.

#36

Dakbokkeumtang

Chicken pieces braised with potatoes, carrots and onion in a spicy, slightly sweet gochujang and gochugaru sauce.

#37

Kalguksu

Knife-cut wheat noodles in a light, savoury anchovy or chicken broth with courgette and potato.

#38

Hoedeopbap

A bowl of rice topped with raw fish, lettuce, cucumber and other vegetables, mixed with a sweet-spicy chogochujang sauce...

#39

Sujebi

Hand-torn dough pieces simmered in a savory anchovy broth with vegetables, a comforting Korean soup.

#40

Jjamppong

A fiery red seafood noodle soup with thick wheat noodles, mussels, squid, prawns and vegetables in a smoky chilli broth.

#41

Dakgangjeong

Bite-sized, double-fried crispy chicken tossed in a sticky sweet, garlicky and slightly spicy glaze with nuts.

#42

Jokbal

Korean pig's trotters braised in a soy-based broth with spices until tender and glossy.

#43

Galbitang

A clear, comforting beef short rib soup with radish, glass noodles and spring onion.

#44

Yukhoe

Korean-style beef tartare, seasoned with sesame oil and topped with a raw egg yolk and pear.

#45

Kimchi Bokkeumbap

Fried rice with sour kimchi, pork or spam, and gochujang, topped with a fried egg.

#46

Galbijjim

Beef short ribs braised until tender in a sweet soy sauce with radish, carrots, chestnuts and jujubes.

#47

Tteokguk

A savory Korean soup with thinly sliced rice cakes in a clear beef broth, traditionally eaten on New Year's Day.

#48

Jjimdak

Braised chicken and glass noodles in a sweet and savory soy sauce, a specialty of Andong.

#49

Gyeranjjim

A soft, fluffy steamed egg custard seasoned with a little salt and often studded with spring onion.

#50

Dolsot Bibimbap

Bibimbap served in a sizzling hot stone bowl, so the rice at the bottom turns golden and crisp.

#51

Gamjatang

A spicy pork bone stew with potatoes, perilla leaves, and vegetables.

#52

Jajangmyeon

Noodles tossed in a thick, savory black bean sauce with diced pork and vegetables.

#53

Bossam

Tender boiled pork belly slices wrapped in lettuce or cabbage with spicy fermented seafood and kimchi.

#54

Dakgalbi

Spicy stir-fried chicken cooked with rice cakes, cabbage, and sweet potato in a gochujang sauce.

#55

Kongnamul Guk

A light, clear soybean sprout soup seasoned simply with garlic and sesame oil.

#56

Kimchi

Fermented, spiced napa cabbage seasoned with chili flakes, garlic, and ginger.

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