Food in Korea

Food in Korea guides for travelers, including local dishes, restaurant ideas, and helpful tips on what to eat while traveling in Korea.

Types of Kimchi Jjigae: Which One Do You Like?

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Kimchi jjigae with tuna, saury, and mackerel cans in a Korean food magazine-style setting

What kinds of kimchi jjigae do Koreans make at home, and which one would you like the most? In Korea, … Read more

Kimbap’s Transformation Is Not a Crime

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Crispy kimbap transformation made with leftover kimbap, rice paper, and garlic dipping sauce

A simple idea can turn yesterday’s kimbap into a completely different meal today. Kimbap transformation Leftover kimbap Rice … Read more

Korean Traditional Market Etiquette

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Korean traditional market etiquette guide featuring local food, produce, ginseng and market shopping

LOCAL MARKET FIELD GUIDE A Korean traditional market is more than a place to buy groceries or grab a quick … Read more

Korean Health Drinks: Health Extracts, Cheong, and Teas Loved by Koreans

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Korean Health Culture title image with What In Seoul Korea branded gift packaging, traditional health drinks, herbal teas, and wellness drink packets in a hotel menu style.

Korean health drinks guide starts with three things many Koreans already know well: health extracts, homemade cheong, and … Read more

Kyungdong Market: Packing Health into Your Suitcase

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Magazine-style title image for Korean health drinks featuring the Seoul Yangnyeongsi gate and a foreign couple shopping for herbal ingredients in Kyungdong Market

Market Note Vacuum Pack Customs Tip A local Seoul market guide to Korean health drinks, herbal tea ingredients, … Read more