Korea is a small but developed country in Northeast Asia with a relatively developed international economy. Its traditional food is also very characteristic, with a strong Chinese Oriental flavor. Although it may not be as diverse as Chinese cuisine, it still has its unique charm. Below, I will share some Korean travel food tips.
In early March, I came to this unfamiliar country for the first time to study. I had to figure everything out myself. After four months of exploring and struggling, I discovered many fun and delicious things.
Now, I’m sharing a post about Korean traditional snacks. What to eat in Korea, what’s worth eating, especially for tourists. Always go to scenic spots for meals. Myeongdong is full of restaurants owned by Chinese, they are very expensive and not tasty at all. It’s just Chinese taking advantage of Chinese.
Of course, you have to eat chicken in Korea. Korean chicken has many cooking methods.
Picture one is “fried chicken”, a dish exclusive to Korea. There are both self-service and non-self-service restaurants. It costs about 1W100 per person, with a big pot of chicken cooked with a unique Korean sauce. You stir-fry the chicken with the sauce, add cheese, then add Shin Ramyun noodles, Udon noodles, and Tteokbokki. Cook it for a while, then it’s ready to eat.
Picture two is 교촌치킨, which translates to Kyochon Chicken. It’s different from BBQ, BHC, or other Korean chicken with heavy seasoning. BBQ and BHC sell whole chickens, but Kyochon Chicken is sold by the box, all chicken wings and drumsticks, costing 17,000 won per box. I used to love ordering takeout from them when I was in school. This is a characteristic Korean fried chicken, with a unique soy sauce fried chicken. When ordering, just order 교촌윙, which I think is the tastiest.
Picture three is Andong Chicken. Unlike fried chicken, Andong Chicken is cooked, but it also has ingredients added. I’m not sure what they are exactly, but it’s really delicious. Andong Chicken has a lot of noodles, which I really like. It’s very smooth, and it costs a little over 2W for four people.
Picture four is the biggest characteristic of Korea, pig’s trotters. Everyone knows that Korean girls have bouncy skin because they eat pig’s trotters often. I didn’t like pig’s trotters before, but after my friend dragged me to try Korean pig’s trotters, I changed my mind. Korean pig’s trotters are truly bouncy and chewy, as rumored. You’ll know once you try them. They are also cheap. A large plate of pig’s trotters and salad costs around 2W for two people.
I won’t talk about the grilled meat in Picture five. Everyone knows about it. Just don’t eat it in Myeongdong, as they overcharge Chinese people.
Picture six is Snow Soup. Korean taste is generally heavier, with all red food. If you can’t handle Korean food, you can try Snow Soup, made with beef bone broth, light and fresh, costing 9,900 won per person.
Picture seven and eight are both Korean snacks. You can find the most authentic and cheapest ones in Gwangjang Market: mixed cold noodles and dumplings. Korean dumplings seem to only come in two flavors: kimchi and something else. Ding-ding-ding!
Write it down and emphasize it! If you come to Korea, you must try raw beef!
I was afraid to try it at first, but the first bite was heavenly!
Raw beef is marinated with seasonings so don’t worry about it being tasteless. Paired with rice wine, it’s an indescribable deliciousness.
Picture nine is a cake shop near the Konkuk University container area. The cakes are beautifully made, and they look so appetizing.
Well, that’s all for the food introduction. There are many other delicious foods in Korea, but I can’t show them all in pictures.
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