Korean street food that foreigners must try: Tteokbokki, Hotteok, Bungeobbang
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">One of the joys of traveling and living in Korea is cheap and delicious food. street foodThis is it. Let me introduce you to some of Korea’s representative street foods found in markets and food stalls.
Representative snacks — tteokbokki, kimbap, sundae
sweet and spicy Tteokbokkiis the king of Korean street food. Rice and ingredients rolled in seaweed Kimbap, chewy sundae, broth Fish cake (Odeng)is a great companion to eat together. You can easily taste it at snack bars and food stalls.
Sweet snacks — hotteok, bungeobbang, egg bread
winter delicacy Hotteok(brown sugar, seeds), carp-shaped bread with red beans and cream puffs Bungeobbang, fluffy egg breadis a snack that warms your hands on a cold day. Roasted sweet potatoes, roasted chestnutsThis is the mood of the winter streets.
Skewers and Toast
seasoning Chicken Skewers, whirlpool shape Whirlwind Potato, with eggs and vegetables street toastIt's also popular. Each market has different famous foods, so it's fun to wander around the alleys and find them.
Where do you eat?
Traditional markets (Gwangjang Market, Tongin Market, etc.), food stalls, university districts, snack barsYou can enjoy street food in . The prices are cheap and there are many places that accept credit cards. cashIt's convenient to take a little with you. It is best to choose a place with good hygiene and eat it right away while it is warm.
Tteokbokki in one hand, bungeoppang in the other — there’s no better way to experience Korea than street food. How about a trip to the market today?
Image source: Korean.snacks-Tteokbokki-01.jpg - by johl, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 / Korean.snacks-Tteokbokki-08.jpg - by jetalone (flickr), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 / Korean snack-Tteokbokki-02.jpg - john wilbanks, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
