{"id":47041,"date":"2017-10-23T00:00:30","date_gmt":"2017-10-22T16:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/?p=47041"},"modified":"2019-03-03T17:08:06","modified_gmt":"2019-03-03T09:08:06","slug":"korea-street-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booky.ph\/blog\/korea-street-food\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to South Korea’s Mouthwatering Street Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Annyeonghaseyo!<\/p>\n

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South Korea is now one of the most sought after places in Asia<\/strong>, as you’ll notice\u00a0the surge in posts from your friends taking a relaxing vacation here with their friends or family. And as we all know, the best part of any vacation is of course – the food<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Korea doesn’t seem to disappoint when it comes affordable and delicious eats<\/strong>. When one plans a visit to South Korea, never miss out on the chance to gobble up all the Korean street food that you can; it is a big part of their culture after all.<\/p>\n
Without further ado, here’s a complete guide to some of the must-try eats when visiting the land of K-pop.<\/p>\n
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)<\/h2>\n
Tteokbokki are spicy rice cakes<\/strong> that comes with a spicy, orange-colored sauce called, ‘gochujang’. Sometimes, hard-boiled eggs and fish cakes are added too in the mix.<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong>\u00a013 Must Try Authentic Korean Restaurants in Manila<\/pre>\n
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Photo from @ladysohn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gyeran Bbang (Egg Bread)<\/h2>\n
Also known as ‘egg bread’, these are oblong-shaped muffins topped with one whole egg<\/strong>. Some variations taste savoury, while some are on the sweet side.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
Also read:<\/strong> 11 Korean Restaurants with Eat-All-You-Can Promos & Value Buffets<\/pre>\n
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Photo from @sherry_vu<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Mandu (Dumplings)<\/h2>\n
Mandu are Korean dumplings stuffed with minced pork and spring onions<\/strong>, that can either be served steamed or deep-fried. It also goes well as topping for ramyun.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @albertmestre<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Korean Fried Chicken<\/h2>\n
Korean Fried Chicken are deep-fried chicken<\/strong> dipped in a sweet and spicy sauce, with sesame seeds, garlic, peanuts, and a bit of chili.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @misssillybee<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gimbap (Korean Sushi)<\/h2>\n
Gimbap is the ultimate Korean sushi<\/strong> filled with ingredients like rice, cucumber, pickled radish, carrots, meat, egg, cheese, and more.<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @rui_da_selva<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Pajeon (Pancakes)<\/h2>\n
Pajeon are savory pancakes filled with leeks and green onions<\/strong>. The other version is called, ‘haemul pajeon’, stuffed with squid, prawns, mussels, leeks, and green onions.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @redfirespark<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Odeng (Fish Cake Skewers)<\/h2>\n
Odeng is a flavorful skewered fish cake<\/strong> cooked in steaming hot broth. It is usually served in a cup that contains the broth where it was cooked, and is best eaten when you drink the soup after every bite of the fish cake.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @beymipot<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Hotteok (Korean Donuts)<\/h2>\n
Hotteok is a\u00a0sweet and deep-fried Korean donut<\/strong> that is crunchy on the outside and contains a brown sugar syrup filling.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @whereirunthings<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gukhwappang (Red bean Waffles)<\/h2>\n
Gukhwappang are bite-sized, deep-fried sweet waffles<\/strong> filled with red bean paste.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @iua_aui<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Bungeoppang \u00a0(Fish waffles)<\/h2>\n
Similar to Gukhwappang,\u00a0Bungeoppang is a fish-shaped waffle<\/strong> that has that crunchy exterior and is also filled with red bean paste<\/strong>. Some of the stalls in the street serve this with a scoop of ice cream.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @faaauusss<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Photo from @neeks_eats<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Beongdegi (Silkworm Pupae)<\/h2>\n
One of the most exotic street food you’ll find in South Korea, Beongdegi is actually a steamed silkworm\u00a0that ‘explodes’ once you bite it<\/strong> and pop it into your mouth. Some say that it actually tastes good and that the experience is worth it and something you’ll always remember.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @elliotdunson<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gamja Hotdog (French Fry-Covered Hotdog)<\/h2>\n
Gamja is a deep-friend corn dog, covered with lots of french fries<\/strong>. Sometimes these things are served as is or sprinkled with sugar and ketchup.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @dentist.chef<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Bbopkki (Sugar Lollipop)<\/h2>\n
Bbopkki, also called, ‘Sugar Lollipop’ is considered a Korean candy made from caramelised sugar and baking sugar.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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Photo from @monci.official<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
We\u00a0hope you find this cheat list useful when you plan your trip to South Korea, so don’t forget to bookmark this article!<\/strong><\/p>\n
If cravings persist, then not to worry because some of these dishes we\u2019ve featured can also be found here in the metro! Simply search for a specific dish (e.g TTEOKBOKKI<\/strong>\u00a0or GIMBAP<\/strong>) in the Booky App<\/a> to see the list of filtered restaurants for you to choose from! Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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