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Today, I'm going to introduce you to 5 must-try Korean foods you should definitely eat when you come to Korea, along with some famous restaurants in Seoul where you can try them. If you want to experience delicious Korean food, check out this list!

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Recommended Korean food and restaurants to visit when you travel to Korea

1. Bibimbap (Bibimbap) [Bi-beom-bap]

Bibimbap is a dish where various vegetables, meat, eggs, and gochujang (Korean chili paste) are mixed together over rice. There are different styles depending on the region, and Jeollabuk-do bibimbap is especially famous.

Restaurant Recommendations

• Myeongdong Gyoza
  • Location: 29, Myeongdong 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/tXdZ7Jp9j3svkAg8A
  • Description: Myeongdong Gyoza is a place where you can taste traditional bibimbap, characterized by its fresh ingredients and delicious gochujang.
    
    

2. Dakgalbi (dalg-galbi) [Dak-gal-bi]

Dakgalbi is a dish where chicken is grilled with a marinade made with gochujang, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil. It's often eaten wrapped in lettuce.

Restaurant Recommendations

• Yugane Dakgalbi 
  • Location: 438, Gangnam-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/UURPCe9deqpAh6y9A
  • Description: Yugane Dakgalbi is famous for its diverse chicken dishes, featuring tender meat and delicious marinade.

3. Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Jjigae) [Kim-chi-jji-gae]

Kimchi Jjigae is a spicy stew made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, tofu, and other ingredients. It's one of the most representative Korean home-cooked meals.

Restaurant Recommendations

• Mapo Galmaegi
  • Location: 48-21, Dohwa-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
  • Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3hpVTygA7jPKifP8
  • Description: Mapo Galmaegi is known for its deep and rich kimchi jjigae, which you can enjoy with generous ingredients.

4. Samgyeopsal (Samgyeopsal) [Sam-gyeop-sal]

Samgyeopsal is Korea's representative barbecue dish, where thick slices of pork belly are grilled and eaten with lettuce wraps. It's served with ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce), garlic, chili peppers, and other condiments.

Restaurant Recommendations

• Yugjeon Sikdang
  • Location: 11-4, Teheran-ro 8-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
  • Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/LTvCHjk6rajgGmmAA
  • Description: Yugjeon Sikdang offers high-quality samgyeopsal and provides a variety of lettuce wraps to enjoy with the dish.

5. Tteokbokki (Tteokbokki) [Tteok-bok-ki]

Tteokbokki is a street food made with rice cakes stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce. Fish cakes, eggs, and vegetables are often added.

Restaurant Recommendations

• Sindangdong Tteokbokki Town
  • Location: 12, Dasan-ro 57-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
  • Google Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/7f4gtp6qbfguMfy19
  • Description: Sindangdong Tteokbokki Town is a place where various tteokbokki shops are gathered, offering different flavors of tteokbokki to enjoy.

Experiencing delicious Korean food is one of the great joys of traveling. Visit these restaurants and savor the true taste of Korean cuisine! If you have any more questions about Korea or need help with travel planning, feel free to ask me. I hope your trip to Korea is filled with amazing memories!

And! This recommendation is for first-time visitors to Korea! It's a very basic introduction to Korean food. I'll write another post about more trendy fusion restaurants that are becoming increasingly popular. 🥰😊

Have a wonderful day everyone!