7 Korean dishes to order for a beginner

If you are a foodie, you are aware of how highly regarded Korean cuisine is in the world of cuisine. There is a lot more to it than just kimchi. Korean cuisine is also an acquired taste, much like other Asian cuisines.

 

Through decades of social and political transformation, Korean cuisine has developed. Korean cuisine includes a main dish and a side dish, unlike Western course meals. Green, red, yellow, white, and black are the five main colours used in traditional Korean cuisine. They each denote a direction, a natural component, and a health advantage.

 

Here is a list of all Korean foods to add to your "Try-it" list if you want to explore Korean cuisine but don't know where to start.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bibimbap- Bibimbap will fill and satisfy those who find comfort in meal bowls. Rice, veggies, meat(Depending on region and ingredients used, bibimbap can be served as a meat-based or vegetarian dish), gochujang (hot chilli paste), and a fried egg with soy sauce and sesame seeds are all delicious ingredients in bibimbap. It is a filling and nutritious dish that’s widely available in restaurants, food courts, and street markets. Fun fact, Bibimbap was initially developed as a royal dish, but over time it evolved into one of the most popular staple Korean meals for lunch. 

Busan Korean restaurant serves one of the best Bibimbap in Delhi NCR region. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Japchae- Japchae, arguably Korea's favourite noodle meal, consists of glass noodles stir-fried in sesame oil with meat, mushrooms, and a variety of other veggies. These transparent, fine noodles are made from sweet potato. Koreans believe is impolite to eat with a bowl so close to the mouth, unlike other Asian noodle dishes. It's hard to pass up these chewy, sweet, and slightly slippery noodles with colorful stir-fried vegetables and mushrooms, its irresistible sesame flavor, healthy amount of garlic, and light, refreshing taste, you can slurp these tasty noodles with a spoon and metal chopsticks. 

Korean BBQ- Pork is a favourite food among Koreans. And the BBQ they cook is called samgyeopsal. You should try Samgyeopsal if you are a non-vegetarian with a preference for pork meat. It is an extremely popular Korean dish. If you are a K drama fan you have probably found yourself drooling over this dish.The dish consists solely of thick slices of marinated pork belly meat that have been grilled on your table. Along with a strip of onion and garlic, the strips are dipped in sesame oil-based spice and wrapped in lettuce. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kimbap/Gimbap (Korean-Style Sushi)- Gimbap, also known as Kimbap, is a popular grab-and-go Korean street dish that resembles Japanese sushi rolls. This Korean cuisine is made with sushi rice, meat, spinach, and stir-fried vegetables and is wrapped in seaweed. The roll is then divided into small, bite-sized discs, and kimchi is served on the side. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jajangmyeon- Jajangmyeon is a fusion dish of Korean and Chinese cuisine that uses thick handmade wheat noodles and is topped with raw cucumber slices, salty black soybean paste, chopped pork, and veggies. This hearty noodle dish, is excellent for when you need a quick dinner. As you may have seen in Korean dramas, it is also the most popular meal for home delivery in Korea, similar to pizza delivery in America. On a hectic day, Koreans order this dish.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tteokbokki (Spicy Red Rice Cake)- Tteokbokki, a well-known Korean street snack in Seoul, is made from fish cakes and sweet, chewy rice cakes. A special sauce comprised of chilli paste and soybean paste is stirred in with the steamed rice cakes, fish cakes, and onions. Those who enjoy hot and spicy flavours must try the delicious street cuisine. In a recent phenomenon, Jajangmyeon has evolved into a symbolic dish that single individuals eat with their friends on Black Day (April 14) to sympathise with one another over black noodles over not having a love relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Korean fried chicken- Korean fried chicken reinvents the classic American fast food in its own special way. Unlike its American equivalents, the chicken is double-fried in vegetable oil before being covered in a sweet-spicy sauce (some places include green pepper within the batter for a stronger kick).As a result, the inside of the meat is extremely moist, and the lightly battered skin is crispy and low in fat. It is a well-liked late-night treat that is frequently paired with beer.