Best Korean Dishes (10 Pick Up in 2024)

best Korean dishes

Are you in the mood for an original taste of Korea?

Get ready to taste shots with these delicious dishes made just for you to try. Korean food is full of flavor and different from the bite of Kimchi to the sizzle of Korean BBQ, there is something for everyone.

We’ll also be taking a look together at Bibimbap, Bulgogi, and the famous Korean style Fried Chicken! Let’s grab our chopsticks and go on a cookery adventure.

Kimchi is Korea’s national dish. This spicy,fermented concoction is made with,

  • Cabbage,
  • Radish or cucumber and
  • Spicy pepper powder.

And ginger goes with almost every Korean meal.

Kimchi

Bibimbap

Bibimbap is a Korean mixed rice bowl with,

  • Ripe vegetables,
  • Beef and
  • A fried egg.

Many Koreans consider bibimbap the ultimate tasty food.

bibimbap
bibimbap

Bulgogi

Bulgogi is a juicy, marinated grilled beef. Served in thin slices, it is often prepared on a barbecue. This dish has a salty taste, which goes well with many other familiar flavors.

Bulgogi is one of the most common meat dishes at Korean eateries. 

bulgogi

Korean Fried Chicken

Korean Fried Chicken, in short “Chimaek,” is a double-fried treat. Juicy and shining with a sweet, spicy, or garlicky coating, it’s mouthwatering and crispy.

Japchae

Japchae is a Korean stir-fry meal prepared with glass noodles that are generally marinated with vegetables and sometimes meat.

It is sweet and tasty. This meal is famous for its,

  • Chewy noodles,
  • Flavorful balance and Colorful appearance.

Tteokbokki

Tteokbokki is a Korean food made up of chewy rice cakes in a spicy flavor sauce and this common street food is served with fish cakes and spring onion.

Tteokbokki

Samgyeopsal

Samgyeopsal is grilled sizzling fatty pork belly, typically served with green lettuce wraps, dipping sauces, and banchan, the side dishes.

Sundubu Jjigae

Sundubu Jjigae is Korean spicy soft tofu stew, including vegetables, seafood as the protein source, possibly, especially prawns and clams. The dish gets its red color from gochujang, Korean chili paste.

Korean BBQ

Korean BBQ is a type of sizzling grilled meats that are cooked directly at your tables.

Marinated beef, pork, or chicken are the primary attractions, accompanied by a variety of vegetables and all sorts of delicious sauces to create an exciting taste mix with the elements of your liking.

Kongguksu (Cold Noodle Soup)

Kongguksu means cold noodle soup. It is a dish often eaten during the summer, and it includes thin noodles that swim in a chilled, salty broth produced from soybean milk.

Frequently Ask Questions (FQAs)

What are Korean noodles called?

In Korea, noodles are called guksu (국수) or myeon (면).

Is Korean food tasty?

The main dishes are made from grains such as bap (a bowl of rice), juk (porridge), and guksu (noodles). Many Korean banchan rely on unrest for flavor and preservation, resulting in a tangy, salty, and spicy taste.

Is the Korean diet healthy?

The traditional Korean diet is healthy. It’s based around vegetables, fermented foods like kimchi, soups, rice, and meat or seafood.

What is Korea's special food?

This Korean lunch-in-a-bowl mixes together a simple salad of rice, mixed vegetables, rice, beef and egg, with sesame oil and a dollop of chili paste for seasoning. Samgyetang: Samgyetang is a thick, glutinous soup with a whole chicken stuffed with ginseng.

What is Korea's national dish?

“Kimchi is soul food in Korea, it is Korea’s national dish.

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