With a trending street food scene, South Korea’s capital city Seoul is a great destination for foodies. Ice cream treats are hugely popular, with items like goldfish-shaped cones and ice cream made into adorable animal faces like at Chichi Pong’s on Jeju Island. While kimchi is the national dish of Korea, other foods in the country range from tangy to spicy-sweet. Everything is delectable here, from sweet and citrusy snacks to fried and comforting dishes. Here’s a run-down of 17 incredible Korean foods you need to know!
1. Bungeoppang – goldfish pastry filled with sweetened red bean paste
2. Bingsu – shaved ice with fruit & condensed milk
3. Bibimbap – rice, meat, and vegetables topped with an egg
4. Tornado potato – spiral cut fried potato
5. Bulgogi – Korean beef, thinly sliced and grilled
6. Longffle – “long waffle” on a stick with sweet toppings
7. Dakgangjeong – fried chicken with spicy glaze
8. Chueotang – spicy mudfish soup
9. Dakkochi – chicken on a stick with tangy sauce 
10. Kimbap – sushi with kimchi
11. Japchae – glass noodles with sweet potatoes
12. Jeon – fried fish pancakes
13. Ddukbokki – stir-fried rice cakes
14. Bo ssäm – pork belly, usually in lettuce wraps
15. Haejang-guk – “hangover soup” in beef broth
16. Hotteok – sweet pancakes stuffed with nuts
17. Bokeumtang – spicy braised chicken
