Enjoy Korean cuisine

Korean mouth-watering cuisines are perhaps one of the most promoted pieces of Korean culture out there. You probably crave Kimchi or Bibimbap after watching a Korean drama, or their ads on Youtube. This country truly knows how to make people around the world interested in their culture through their stomachs! Therefore, it's obvious that you can not miss trying Korean cuisine when you visit this country. In fact, this is one of the best ways to experience South Korea’s culture.

Kimchi is recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity item. So trying out kimchi in Korea is definitely a must-do. You also can not miss the famous Korean BBQ that is now being served all over the world. Moreover, there are so many other foods for you to try, such as bulgogi, japchae, and gomguk along with a variety of traditional banchan dishes such as gogumasun namul (sweet potato shoots), etc.

Some people believe that the best Korean foods are not being served at fancy restaurants but on the street! The reason for that is that Korea has so many famous streets and food markets that are filled with delicious street foods, and the variety of street foods will blow your mind away! One of the most famous places for street foods in Korea is its capital city Seoul. The major market areas are packed with food stalls or pojangmachas which specialize in tasty treats from around the country. While in Seoul, you can stop by Hongdae neighbourhood or Myeongdong area for the best cuisine experience.