With a flavour profile iconic for its sweet, salty, spicy, and pickled relish, Korean cuisine will pull you into a gastronomic adventure, and it’s easy to get lost in the sheer variety of concoctions to sample! Here are some decadent Korean dishes you can’t miss!
Bibimbap
For soulful comfort food with a tangy edge, this sumptuous bowl composed of fragrant rice mixed with well-seasoned meat, soft veggies, and a classic runny egg, elevated by a chilli pepper and soy sauce seasoning, will have you hooked as soon as you land in Korea!
Japchae
If you have a soft spot for sweet potato chips, wedges, or hash browns, this ultra-Korean sweet potato noodle stir-fry, packed with succulent beef, mushrooms, and colourful vegetables, flavoured with lashings of sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar, will be right up your alley. If you’re looking for a sophisticated apartment near Yonsei University proffering prime access to the best gastronomic hangouts, venture no further than the likes of Oakwood Premier Incheon.
Hobakjuk
From lightly piquant Ox Bone Soup with its melt-in-the-mouth slivers of meat to the uniquely delicious soft tofu stew, luxuriantly decked with tender meat, seafood, vegetables, and a raw egg, you won’t find a shortage of invigorating cosy dishes for cool nights in Korea. However, if you’re a fan of a stew that tips the scale at sweet while still maintaining strong savoury notes, Korea’s pumpkin porridge is a bracing treat that cannot be denied!
Patbingsu
If your sweet tooth demands a full-fledged dessert, you can’t go wrong with this icy Korean sundae, a sweet tower of ice shavings, luscious fruits, red beans, and a waterfall of condensed milk.
