Korean Traditional Foods– What is it that you expect to do upon your arrival in a foreign country? First of all, you would of course be excited about a stroll to the most touristic-spot, right? Indeed, that’s the main point of vacation anyway. However, a visit to a country wouldn’t be complete without a trip to explore their local cuisines.
Exploring Korea’s authentic cuisines are not an exception. Sure, we have lots of Korean restaurants here in Indonesia, but don’t you think that the experience of tasting their local food directly in their country would be a whole different one? We bet it will!
This time, tiket.com will provide you with authentic foods of Korea that should be your must-try in your visit. Keen to know more? Read on the list we provide you below for a scrumptious, mouth-watering culinary experience in South Korea!
Mouth-watering Korean Foods, Go Have a Try!
1. Odeng
Odeng, also referred to as Eomuk and fish cakes is a traditional snack authentic to Korea that is made from fish and flour mixture. It bears a variety of shapes, such as rectangular, oval, and folded. Served with soup, this snack is everyone’s favorite during cold weather.
However, a variety of Odeng is also available. Grilled Odeng doused with sweet-spicy sauce is perfect for you who yearns for this kind of a meal.
Odeng is found almost everywhere in South Korea. Ranging from local street stall to upscale Korean restaurants. It is well-loved by people of all ages and you should definitely go for the street snack instead. Not only that its cheap, but you could also explore other Korean local foods as well!
2. Yangnyeom Chicken
We are certain that Yangnyeom Chicken is one of the most popular Korean foods there is. Yangnyeom Chicken is one of the varieties of Korean fried chicken, and we guarantee this one tastes like heaven!
Seasoned with a delicious sweet-spicy sauce, Yangnyeom Chicken has a distinct and unforgettable flavor for you, a fan of culinary visit. Try the Korean-style of eating this chicken and opt for anju as your drink because this is how the locals enjoy their yangnyeom chicken.
3. Jjamppong
Calling all spicy lovers! Behold, this one-of-a-kind Korean food is something that you should definitely try. Jjamppong is spicy noodles served with seafood and vegetables to further contribute to its rich taste. Just look at this spicy looking soup, can you imagine the taste already?
The spicy taste of this noodle comes from red pepper powder known as gochugaru. Psst, this meal provides a spicy level to suit your taste, but even the lowest level could make your tongue burn! So careful!
4. Nakji Bokkeum
T-mates, do you happen to be familiar with this local Korean food called Sannakji? This is one of the most unique local foods in Korea and is usually searched for by exceptional culinary explorers who yearns to try uncommon yet out-of-the-ordinary foods. Yes, Sannakji is a living octopus served with sesame oil.
Sounds extreme enough to you? No worries, we have an alternative for you octopus-lovers! Try Nakji Bokkeum. It is a cooked baby-octopus served with a spicy seasoning. Try this and tell us what you think!
5. Gimbap
Gimbap, or also referred to as Kimbap, is another must-try Korean traditional food. It is made with nori, or dried seaweed and rolled with rice and other fillings such as carrots, cucumber, and sliced beef.
Gimbap is a go-to simple food usually made by the Koreans for picnic meals and simple meal for their lunch. Gimbap looks identical to sushi, which is why it is often called Korean sushi.
6. Naengmyeon
Tell us, what first comes to mind when you head “noodle soup”? Perhaps, you’re thinking about a scrumptious bowl of noodles served with hot soup? Naengmyeon is entirely different! Yes, it does serve noodle soup, but instead of hot soup, this meal is served with cold soup. What?
Yep, you read that right, t-mates. This delicious noodle soup is served with cold beef broth. But does it spark your curiosity, though? We recommend you to try this unique meal because you won’t find it anywhere else!
Made Your Choice Yet?
Now that we’ve reached the end of the list, tell us, does the list we provided above spark your interest to try for these local delights? Certainly! Don’t forget to make a list of what to eat for your reference whilst you’re there, t-mates! Have a fun and scrumptious culinary journey, food lovers! 😉
