10 Korean Dishes You Must Try

Zee Media Bureau
Nov 20, 2023

Naengmyeon Ice-Cold Noodles

Naengmyeon is simple dish of cold buckwheat noodles. There are two main varieties – mul naengmyeon and bibim naengmyeon, both of which are perfect for summer.

Kalguksu

Kalguksu refers to a Korean dish featuring knife-cut noodles served in a comforting soup.

Manduguk

Manduguk is a soup dish that features dumplings (mandu) served in a clear broth, often enjoyed during traditional celebrations like the Lunar New Year.

Sundubu-Jjigae

A Korean spicy stew with uncurdled tofu, vegetables, and often meat, featuring a flavorful broth seasoned with gochujang or gochugaru.

Juk

A Korean rice porridge, versatile and comforting, often prepared with various ingredients for a soothing and nourishing meal.

Jjajangmyeon

A popular Korean noodle dish featuring thick wheat noodles topped with a savory black bean sauce.

Doenjang-Jjigae

A traditional Korean stew made with doenjang, a fermented soybean paste. This hearty and flavorful stew typically includes a variety of vegetables.

Jeon

A Korean dish consisting of a variety of ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or seafood coated in a flour and egg batter and pan-fried until crispy.

Maeuntang

Korean spicy fish stew made with a variety of fish, vegetables, and gochujang (Korean red chili paste).

Godeungeo-Gui

Godeungeo-gui is grilled mackerel, a popular Korean dish known for its savory flavors and often enjoyed as a main course.

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