Top 10 dishes you must try in Seoul

By TravelWiseMar 1, 2024 12:40 PMLite
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Korean food. Source: wyandottedaily.com

Seoul is a city that is constantly evolving, and its cuisine is no exception. New restaurants and cafes are popping up all the time, serving everything from traditional Korean dishes to international cuisine. But with so many choices, it can be hard to know where to start.

Whether you're looking for bibimbap or bulgogi, Korean barbecue or fried chicken, there's something for everyone, Wyandotte Daily reports.

Top 10 dishes you must try in Seoul. Source: All Recipes
Top 10 dishes you must try in Seoul. Source: All Recipes

Korean barbecue

Korean barbecue is a must-try for every visitor to Seoul. There are countless restaurants to choose from, but the best ones include Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong (known for its high-quality meat), Maple Tree House (which offers a variety of marinades), and Yeoksamdong Samgyetang (known for its ginseng chicken and soup).

Bibimbap

Bibimbap is another classic Korean dish made with rice, vegetables, meat, and a fried egg. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner. Some of the best places to get bibimbap in Seoul include Gung Restaurant (where bibimbap has been served for over 50 years), Dookki (a popular chain restaurant that offers a variety of bibimbap fillings), and Bibimbap House (a small family-run establishment that serves delicious bibimbap at a great price).

Bulgogi

Bulgogi is a grilled marinated beef dish that is one of the most popular Korean dishes in the world. It is usually served with rice, vegetables, and various side dishes. Some of the best places to try bulgogi in Seoul include Mapo Sutbul Galbi (a famous restaurant that has been serving bulgogi for over 60 years), WooSungGalbi (a popular chain restaurant that offers a variety of bulgogi dishes), and Yeoksamdong Samgyetang (a small family-run restaurant that serves delicious bulgogi at a great price).

Fried chicken

Fried chicken is another popular Korean dish that is loved by locals and tourists alike. There are countless fried chicken restaurants in Seoul, but the best ones include Gganbu Chicken (known for its crispy, juicy chicken), NENE Chicken (a popular chain restaurant that offers different flavors of fried chicken), and BHC Chicken (a small family-run restaurant that serves delicious fried chicken at a great price).

Other dishes worth trying in Seoul

In addition to the dishes mentioned above, there are many other delicious dishes to try in Seoul:

  • Tteokbokki: spicy rice cakes
  • Kimchi: fermented vegetables
  • Japchae: glass noodles with vegetables and meat
  • Jajangmyeon: black bean noodles
  • Kimbap: Korean-style rolled rice
  • Patbingsu: shaved ice with various toppings.

As TravelWise wrote, you can get sick from any food or drink while traveling. But some foods can be more risky than others.

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