7 Food From K-Dramas That We Want To Try When Visiting Korea

We’ve all been there before. One moment, we’re bawling our eyes out during a touching reunion between characters. Then, soon after, we find ourselves drooling over delicious food that looks cooked to perfection.

Oh, the duality of K-Dramas.

You just can’t help but be tempted to hop on the next flight to Korea in order to try all the delicious food—the actors make everything look so good! So, we’ve compiled a list of food we’d love to try when visiting Korea.

 

1. Tteokbokki

Let’s start off with a K-Drama staple: tteokbokki. Tteokbokki, otherwise known as spicy rice cakes, is a mixture of rice cakes and fish cakes, with the occasional addition of boiled eggs, cheese, and other goodies. It is drenched in a savory sauce that can range from sweet to dangerously spicy.

In dramas, we see tteokbokki coupled with other dishes or as a lone snack that can satisfy any cravings. Whether it’s at a restaurant or a side street cart, tteokbokki can be enjoyed everywhere and during any season.

 

2. Korean Barbeque

 

A visit to Korea would not be complete without multiple trips to Korean barbeque. This includes a variety of meat such as samgyupsal (pork belly) an