7 Popular Korean Dish That Are A Must Try

By Aparna Dutta

November 16th, 2023

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Korea has swept the globe with its K-pop and K-dramas. Their dramas are well-liked worldwide, and the well-known Korean boy band "BTS" is becoming more popular every day. The popularity of Korean cuisine is rapidly growing as well. Their cuisine is renowned for its delicious and mouthwatering cuisine. If you love K-Dramas or BTS and foodie then here are 10 Korean cuisine for you.

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Kimchi

One of the most well-liked Korean dishes that is readily available in India is kimchi. You can get packs or tins of kimchi in big stores. It's a Korean salad known as "Baechu," which is created with fermented cabbage.

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Instant Ramen

The most well-known Korean dish that is quite popular with millennials is definitely ramen. These instant noodles are now available in India as well as any Korean street food establishments.

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Korean Fried Chicken

The delicious chicken dish known as Korean Fried Chicken gained popularity thanks to the K-Drama "Crash Landing On You." It is marinated for a while with different seasonings, deep-fried twice to get extra crispy, and then coated with a beautiful glaze made of a blend of soy sauce, garlic, and honey.

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 Tteokkbokki

Tteokkbokki, often known as hot rice cakes is a traditional Korean street dish. It became popular with well-known K-dramas such as "The Heirs" and "I Am Not a Robot." This dish's mouthwatering sauce, which coats the rice cakes and gives them more flavor, is its main attraction.

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Gyeran Mari

You may recognize Gyeran Mari if you've watched the famous K-drama "Boys Over Flowers." In Korea, people typically eat this egg dish for lunch in tiffins.

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Japchae

Korean japchae is a must-try if you like noodles. Japchae, sometimes known as glass noodles, are made using sweet potatoes. Before being served, japchae is stir-fried with a variety of seasonings, veggies, and sauces and topped with sesame seeds.

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Hotteok

Hotteok is one of the sweetest Korean delicacies that people are dying to eat. Hotteok is a sweet pancake with filling and it is a well-known street snack in South Korea.

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