Food from South Korea will be listed here
Jajangmyeon is a beloved Korean-Chinese dish featuring chewy noodles topped with a rich, savory black bean sauce packed with pork, vegetables, and chunjang (Korean black bean paste). Known for its umami depth and comforting texture
Galbi jjim, a beloved Korean braised short rib dish, is a comforting masterpiece of tender beef short ribs slow-cooked in a sweet-savory sauce with vegetables like carrots, radish, and potatoes. Known for its rich
Samgyeopsal, literally “three-layer meat” in Korean, is a popular dish featuring thick slices of pork belly grilled at the table, known for its rich, juicy flavor and crispy texture. Typically served with fresh lettuce wraps, garlic, mushrooms
Bulgogi, meaning “fire meat” in Korean, is a beloved dish featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savory blend of soy sauce, sesame, and pear juice, then grilled or pan-seared to juicy perfection.
Bibimbap is a vibrant Korean dish that means “mixed rice.” It’s a colorful bowl of warm rice topped with an array of seasoned vegetables, protein (often beef), a fried egg, and a dollop of spicy gochujang sauce.
When I first arrived in Ulsan, South Korea, almost a year ago to pursue my graduate studies, everything felt new and overwhelming—the language, the people, the streets, and most of all, the food. As a Nepali girl born and raised in Kathmandu