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K-Food

Haetae Sikdang

해태식당

A Gangjin town meal after the reeds at Gangjin Bay Ecological Park. The set changes with seasonal ingredients.

Where

강진군 강진읍 서성안길 6

Dish

Namdo hanjeongsik

K-Food

Hanwoo Cheongbori

한우청보리

A Gongum-myeon restaurant pairing for Cheongnongwon. Do not confuse this stop with the Seonunsa / Asan-myeon eel district.

Where

고창군 공음면 씨앗등로 277

Dish

Beef barbecue & pork ribs

K-Food

Jonggajip · Iksan

종가집

A beef-soup meal near Iksan Central Sports Park and the Arts Center area. Use Dongseo-ro 477 for the exact venue.

Where

익산시 동서로 477

Dish

Galbitang & seolleongtang

K-Food

Cheongwon Garden · Seonunsa

청원가든풍천장어

A Seonunsa approach-road meal in Asan-myeon. Salt-grilled and seasoned eel are listed; this is a separate stop from the temple walk.

Where

고창군 아산면 선운사로 67

Dish

Pungcheon freshwater eel barbecue

K-Food

Daedaeseonchangjip

대대선창집

A Daedae-dong meal on the Suncheon Bay Wetland approach. This is the wetland area, not Suncheon Bay National Garden in the city.

Where

순천시 순천만길 542

Dish

Mudskipper soup & grilled eel

K-Food

Use a Korean convenience store

Seoul

Choose a meal, pay, use the correct cooker and clear your table.

K-Food

Order confidently in a food alley

Seoul

Start with one dish at Gwangjang or Myeongdong, confirm the price, then decide what to try next.

K-Food

Your first Korean meal: choose, order and explore

Seoul

Turn a food photograph into a meal you can order, then an area you can explore.

K-Food

Seolleongtang

Seoul

A gentle, milky ox-bone soup served with beef and rice. This Seoul classic makes a comforting meal between palace visits and neighbourhood walks.

Where

Seoul

Flavour

Mild, savoury and creamy in texture, with a clean beef flavour. Usually not spicy until you add seasoning.

K-Food

Jjajangmyeon

Incheon

Noodles coated in a glossy black bean sauce, usually with onion and pork. Incheon’s Chinatown is closely associated with the beginnings of this Korean-Chinese favourite.

Where

Incheon Chinatown

Flavour

Rich, savoury and slightly sweet. The sauce is generally mild rather than chilli-hot.

K-Food

Suwon galbi

Gyeonggi

Generous beef ribs are the centrepiece of Suwon’s barbecue tradition. Restaurants offer both lightly seasoned ribs and richer marinated versions.

Where

Suwon

Flavour

Meaty and smoky, with a juicy texture. Marinated ribs add a sweet-savoury finish.

K-Food

Dakgalbi

Gangwon

Chicken, cabbage, sweet potato and rice cakes cook together in a spicy sauce on a broad hot plate. Chuncheon’s Myeongdong Dakgalbi Street is a well-known place to try it.

Where

Chuncheon

Flavour

Spicy, savoury and a little sweet. The vegetables soften into the sauce while rice cakes add a chewy bite.

K-Food

Kalguksu

Daejeon

Soft, knife-cut wheat noodles served in a warming broth. Daejeon has a strong kalguksu tradition, with versions ranging from beef-bone and anchovy broths to spicy noodle dishes.

Where

Daejeon

Flavour

Warm and savoury with soft, slightly chewy noodles. Some versions are nutty; spicy versions are also available.

K-Food

Jochiwon peaches

Sejong

A seasonal fruit stop: Jochiwon is known for its peaches and celebrates them with a summer festival. Look for locally grown fruit when visiting Sejong in the warmer months.

Where

Jochiwon

Flavour

Sweet, fragrant and juicy, with a gentle tartness. Firmness varies with the variety and ripeness.

K-Food

Samgyeopsal

Chungbuk

Cheongju’s take on grilled pork belly is celebrated in Seomun Market’s Samgyeopsal Alley. Local versions include soy-seasoned meat paired with a lively spring-onion salad.

Where

Cheongju

Flavour

Rich and savoury, with crisp grilled edges and soft fat. Scallion salad adds freshness and a spicy kick.

K-Food

Hodu-gwaja

Chungnam

Small walnut-shaped cakes with walnut pieces and sweet bean filling. These travel snacks are strongly associated with Cheonan and are easy to share on a train journey.

Where

Cheonan

Flavour

Sweet and nutty, with a soft cake shell and a smooth filling interrupted by walnut pieces.

K-Food

Makchang

Daegu

Grilled pork offal with a chewy texture and browned edges. Daegu is famous for makchang, often served with a dipping sauce flavoured with chilli and chives.

Where

Daegu

Flavour

Deeply savoury, smoky and chewy. The dipping sauce adds saltiness and chilli heat.

K-Food

Hwangnam-ppang

Gyeongbuk

Gyeongju’s small golden pastries have a thin outer layer and a generous red-bean filling. They make an easy sweet stop while exploring the city’s historic centre.

Where

Gyeongju

Flavour

Gently sweet and earthy, with a thin baked shell and a dense, soft bean centre.