15 mouthwatering street foods from South Korea

Tteokbokki, Korean Kogo, tube ice cream, Kimbap... are among the famous street foods of South Korea known worldwide. If you're traveling to South Korea, why not embark on a culinary street food tour right away?

15 mouthwatering street foods from South Korea

Tteokbokki – Rice Cakes

Tteokbokki (also known as ddeokbokki or dukboki) is considered the number one street food in South Korea. Made from cylindrical rice cakes mixed with Korean hot sauce and chili paste, Tteokbokki is a must-try dish for first-time visitors to South Korea. It epitomizes the essence of South Korean culinary culture.

Bulgogi & Japchae – Stir-fried Noodles

Bulgogi, a famous grilled beef dish in Korea, is beloved not only by tourists but also by the majority of South Koreans. Bulgogi is often wrapped with perilla leaves and sesame leaves when eaten. Moreover, Bulgogi stalls often sell Japchae alongside.

Japchae is a mixed stir-fried noodle dish made from various vegetables such as cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, bellflower roots, and other greens.

Korean Kogo

Korean Kogo is a popular street food found throughout the sidewalks of South Korea. It combines hotdogs and french fries. Instead of using bread as in American-style hotdogs, vendors here coat a thin layer of batter and cover it with countless potato 'seeds,' giving the dish a resemblance to corn on the cob.

Grilled Squid

A fairly common dish in Asian countries, and Seoul is no exception. This dish is relatively simple to prepare, where squid is marinated with spices and grilled whole. When served, vendors often cut it into small pieces for you, typically accompanied by various sauces and chili paste.

Egg Bread

For just about 2,000 won, you can enjoy delicious egg bread when you visit Seoul. Initially, the bread only consisted of eggs, but later it was enhanced with cheese and cold cuts to add more flavor.

Crispy Coated Shrimp

Crispy coated shrimp is a favorite among many tourists visiting South Korea because of the crispy texture of the outer coating and the delicious sweet taste of the shrimp inside.

Tube Ice Cream

Tube ice cream attracts tourists with its unique appearance. Instead of being served in cones, ice cream is squeezed into long, crispy tubes up to 32cm with various flavors like green tea, chocolate, vanilla... When eating, diners just need to slowly bite into each crispy segment, blending with the cold layer of ice cream inside.

Kimbap

This dish resembles the Korean version of sushi. Kimbap is a seaweed rice roll with fillings made from eggs, pickled radish, carrots, cucumbers, or tuna, and sometimes even kimchi. After rolling, it is cut into small pieces for easy consumption.

Corn

What could be better than enjoying hot, fragrant, golden corn in the chilly weather of Seoul? Despite various cooking methods like boiling, steaming, or stir-frying, grilled corn remains the favorite.

Spiral Potato

Spiral potato is a popular snack in South Korea. The making process is quite simple, potatoes are cut and formed into spiral shapes, then deep-fried until crispy, coated with cheese powder on the outside, and skewered into long sticks.

Roasted Hazelnuts

Roasted hazelnuts are a favorite of many, especially in winter. The aroma of roasted hazelnuts wafting through the streets will irresistibly attract tourists to this dish.

Grilled Sausage

Simple yet enticing, grilled sausage attracts diners with its characteristic delicious aroma. Of course, this dish is often served with spicy Korean-style chili sauce or chili paste.

Fried Sweet Potatoes

In South Korea, fried sweet potatoes are often served in plastic cups. Fresh sweet potatoes are cut into small pieces, then coated in golden crispy batter. This dish tastes better when enjoyed hot.

Black Bean Noodles

Black bean noodles are a very popular dish in South Korea, where the noodles are mixed with black bean paste, carrots, cucumbers, diced pork, and served with kimchi.

Banana Milk

Banana milk is a dessert enjoyed by both locals and many tourists. This is a very healthy drink often sold in convenience stores and supermarkets across South Korea.

By Ha Mi (Source: Ladyironchef)

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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour