A Taste of Korea: The Best Street Foods to Try

Tteokbokki (떡볶이)
Spicy stir-fried rice cakes in a sweet and savory sauce
Kimchijeon (김치전)
Savory pancakes made with kimchi, scallions, and other vegetables
Eomuk (어묵)
Fish cakes, often served on a stick and dipped in a broth
Hotteok (호떡)
Sweet pancakes filled with red bean paste or nuts
Gimbap (김밥)
Korean sushi rolls made with rice, seaweed, vegetables, and meat
Dakkochi (닭꼬치)
Grilled chicken skewers
Sundubu Jjigae (순두부찌개)
Soft tofu stew with seafood, pork, and vegetables
Tteokguk (떡국)
Rice cake soup, a popular dish to eat on New Year's Day
Bibimbap (비빔밥)
Mixed rice with vegetables, meat, and a fried egg
Japchae (잡채)
Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables and meat
Bulgogi (불고기)
Marinated grilled beef
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살)
Grilled pork belly
Budae Jjigae (부대찌개)
'Army stew' made with sausage, spam, kimchi, and other ingredients
Tangsuyuk (탕수육)
Sweet and sour pork
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