Just looking at it makes me hungry!

Today, we will review Korean food that we have eaten to please those who are obsessed with Korea and love to eat, especially so that they do not lose the concept of "you can eat anything if your heart is thin" that we have always held.


Even though I wrote and reviewed this myself, I'm still hungry. For those who enjoy eating, let's take a look. We've compiled 30 types for you.


  1. "Bibimbap," or Korean mixed rice.

A staple of local cuisine, this dish features steaming hot Korean rice topped with an assortment of vegetables, seaweed, eggs, and meat. For those who enjoy a spicy kick, Korean chili flakes can be added to taste. All ingredients are then thoroughly mixed together.

Coordinates: Easily accessible, with delicious food at every restaurant.


2. Jajangmyeon (Jajangmian)

Korean black noodles are a delightful combination of hot, soft noodles tossed in a savory black bean sauce, a staple in Korean cuisine familiar to many from popular dramas. The authentic experience lived up to the hype, leaving me wanting more. I couldn't resist ordering two plates!

Coordinates: The shop has a Korean name (unreadable). It is located in a red building on the corner, near exit 5 of Myeongdong Station.


3. Korean Hot Dog (Fish Cake Wrapped Sausage)

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


4. "Korean Egg Bread"

Toast topped with a fried egg, a delicious combination of savory and sweet flavors. The aroma and soft texture are enhanced by the warmth, making it a perfect comfort food for a cold day.

Location: Available at all street food vendors.


5. Korean fried chicken drizzled with a thick, sweet and spicy sauce.

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


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6. "Korean Cheese Grilled Lobster"

Large, fresh lobster with a sweet flavor, sprinkled with cheese and lightly grilled.

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


7. Grilled octopus with a spicy sauce.

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


8. Spicy Korean grilled chicken, similar to skewered barbecue chicken, glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce.

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food



9. "Sundae, blood sausage"

Deep red sausage made from pork mixed with rice and sweet potato, a long-standing traditional Korean snack with a slightly spicy flavor.


10. "Budechige or Soldier Soup"

This refers to a popular Korean spicy instant noodle dish, often referred to as "Korean fire noodles." The dish typically includes ham, sausage, and cheese, and is known for its intense spiciness. The text describes the experience of enjoying the dish, emphasizing the hot broth and noodles.

Coordinates: Nolbol Budaejigae Restaurant, Exit 8, Myeongdong Station



11. "Ginseng Chicken Soup" at Tosokchon Restaurant

Coordinates: Gyeonbokgung Exit 5

This highly acclaimed restaurant is easily recognizable by its perpetually long queue. Housed in a traditional wooden building, it offers an unforgettable culinary experience. The broth is fragrant, and the chicken is incredibly tender and flavorful. The chicken is stuffed with Korean rice, ginseng, and grains, creating a symphony of textures and tastes. (The mere description is enough to make one's mouth water!)

12. "Korean Pork Leg"

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork leg, the best I've ever had. Served with a choice of three dipping sauces.

Location: Myth Jokbal Restaurant, Hongik University Station, Exit 9


13. "Jim Duck"

Braised chicken with soy sauce, stir-fried with glass noodles, chili, and dark sauce. The tender chicken is best enjoyed with hot rice.

Location: "New Andong" restaurant, "Myeongdong" station, Exit 8


14. "Bibimbap, or Korean mixed rice."

Fried rice with seaweed, you can choose your favorite ingredients. At that time, we chose ham and eggs, stir-fried with sauce and mixed well.

Coordinates: A restaurant in Busan



15. "Caught red-handed"

Chuncheon's signature dish, stir-fried BBQ chicken with sauce, features BBQ chicken stir-fried with various vegetables and coated in a Korean-style red sauce.

Location: The shop is located directly at the pier to cross to Nami Island.


16. Crab fried rice with a delicious flavor, sprinkled with fried garlic and Korean sauce on the side. Mix as desired.

Location: The shop has a Korean name (unreadable). It is located in a red building on the corner, near exit 5 of Myeongdong Station.


17. This dish is of unknown origin, but we call it "Bean Sprout Fried Rice" because it is mixed with something that we think is similar to our local bean sprouts. It is topped with melted cheese and served with hot rice. It is very delicious.

18. Bread stuffed with glass noodles and vegetables

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


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19. Squid Sundae: A Unique and Delicious Treat

This dish features squid stuffed with a sweet filling, then deep-fried. The combination of savory squid and the sweet filling creates a unique and surprisingly delicious flavor profile.

Coordinates: Fish market in the city where Seoraksan is located.


20. "Tak Kabi Mee Tot Ball" or "Fried Minced Pork Balls"

Tender pork marinated in a flavorful sauce, slightly salty, available in both spicy and non-spicy options.

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


21. Korean hot dog with sauce

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


22. Korean Silkworm Pupae – Beondegi

Similar to our express train, which is like a fried silkworm.

Coordinates: Myeongdong Street Food


23. Grilled squid


24. Dim sum, similar to the Chinese dim sum I've had in Thailand.

Location: The shop has a Korean name (unreadable). It is located in a red building on the corner, near exit 5 of Myeongdong Station.


25. Tuna rice balls: A lifesaver. I'm so glad I brought them up Soraksan. They literally saved our lives.


26. Kimchi Fried Rice Balls with Pork Filling


27. Egg, ham, and cheese sandwiches are similar to those found in our country, but here they are packed with more ingredients. Many Koreans line up to buy them in the morning before going to work.

28. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with the aroma of waffles, these colorful ice cream-filled waffles come in a variety of flavors.

29. Ice Yogurt, widely available at convenience stores, is essentially Yakult ice cream.

30. Korean silk in beautiful colors

31. Finally, there's the Line Cafe, which serves decent coffee and has an adorable design. The store itself is fantastic, and it's easy to overspend there. Everything is so tempting! Remember to take a deep breath before entering the store.

This is the bustling atmosphere of a food hunt in Myeongdong. I hope you enjoy it.



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