If you’re a food enthusiast, you might know how acclaimed Korean cuisine is on the global map. Korean cuisine is also an acquired taste, just like other Asian cuisines. Due to their unique flavors, Korean dishes promise to deliver an outstanding experience t and incorporate five key colors of traditional Korean cuisine: green, red, yellow, white, and black.
1.Kimchi, Heng Bok, Bandra
Regarding Korean food, Kimchi is the first thing we usually associate with. Tasting Kimchi will allow you to get acquainted with Korean cuisine in the best way. Kimchi is a spicy, sour, fermented dish, usually prepared with cabbage as its main ingredient. The typical yet delectable side dish is rich in fiber content with a low-calorie count. It is a must-dish for every Korean dining affair.
2.Bibimbap, Sun Moon Korean Restaurant, Worli
Bibimbap has a reputation for being a wholesome comfort food in a bowl. It is a highly filling and mood-uplifting dish. Diverse ingredients go into creating the Bibimbab, including rice, vegetables, meat, gochujang (hot chili paste), and a fried egg. Its garnishing includes seasoned soy sauce and sesame seeds. In ancient times, Bibimbap enjoyed the status of a royal dish but gradually gained popularity as a staple meal among Korean dishes.
3.Japchae, Macita Korean Cuisine, Andheri East
It is undeniably the national favorite noodle dish of Korea. The glass noodles in Japchae are clear, thin noodles made with sweet potatoes. The noodles are mixed in sesame oil and then stir-fried with meat, mushrooms, and other vegetables. Unlike other soupy noodle dishes in Asia, these flavorful noodles are eaten using spoons and slurped with metal chopsticks.
4.Haemul Pajeon, Ko Chi Minh, Andheri West
It is one fantastic dish you should put on your must-try food list if you are a seafood lover. Haemul Pajeon is a savory pancake dish with a crunchy exterior and is prepared using rice, egg batter, green onions, and an assortment of seafood. Shellfish, oysters, shrimp, and squid are more commonly used seafood.
5.Kimbap/Gimbap, Bangtan Shefs, Mira Road
Kimbap, often pronounced Gimbap, is a classic fast food from Korea that is similar to sushi rolls from Japan. Sushi rice, meat, spinach, and stir-fried veggies are all rolled inside a seaweed wrap. Afterward, the rolls are further sliced into small round pieces and offered with Kimchi as a side dish.
6.Bulgogi, Kofuku, Vikhroli West
Korean barbecue. Need anything more to be said? This wildly popular dish,” fire meat,” is made of thinly sliced tender cuts of marinated beef or chicken grilled on a barbecue or griddle. For thousands of years, this dish has been associated with boisterous scenes of camaraderie in almost every drama – the sizzling meat enjoyed in leafy, seasoned wraps between friends.
7.Jjajangmyeon, Bangtan Shefs, Mira Road
It was initially Chinese cuisine, but the Koreans adopted it and transformed it into a thicker, extra flavourful, and more delicious dish. This Korean-Chinese fusion cuisine is enjoyed at least once a week by Koreans. Salty black soybean paste, chopped pork, and veggies are combined with thick, hand-made wheat noodles to prepare Jjajangmyeon.
8.Dakgalbi, Origami Japanese Korean Restaurant – BKC
Due to its low cost and generous serving sizes, Dakgalbi is a popular chicken dish. This meal uses diced chicken marinated in a Gochujang (red chili paste) spice and mixed with tteok (rice cakes) and various vegetables, including sweet potatoes, cabbage, and perilla leaves.
9.Jjigae Sundubu, Kofuku, Vikhroli West
This soft tofu stew contains an eclectic mix of flavors. Several ingredients, such as tofu, vegetables, pork, shellfish, chili paste, and a raw egg, are included in preparing this well-known Korean stew—afterward, the hash with rice and Kimchi in a vast stone bowl.With regional variations, this spicy stew is a beautiful fusion of exciting flavors, creating refreshing feelings.
10.Bingsu, Chef’s Korean Restaurant, Worli
In the summer, the shaved ice treat called Bingsu is available practically all across Korea. This dessert is made from ice shavings with a range of sweet toppings. From red beans and condensed milk to fruit syrup and chopped fruit, there are many exciting toppings for Bingsu.
11.Hotteok, Seoulmate, Bandra
A popular street dish in Korea, Hotteok is often made with a filling of almonds, cinnamon, and brown sugar and pan-fried in some oil. Some contemporary Hotteok varieties are loaded with cheese or veggies instead, which makes them particularly popular in the winter.
12.Korean Ramyun, Macita Korean Cuisine, Andheri East
A favorite among millennials, ramen is the most common Korean food. These fast-food noodles are available in every Korean grocery store and are in India. Moreover, Korean Ramen is widely available in supermarkets and can be ordered online.
13.Korean Fried Chicken, Shizusan, Kurla
This mouthwatering chicken recipe was made famous by a Korean Drama. It is seasoned with a mixture of spices before being deep-fried repeatedly to give it a unique crispy texture. Finally, it is glazed to perfection with soy sauce, garlic, and honey coating, enticing the dish.
14.Gamjajeon, Sun Moon Korean Restaurant, Worli
This classic Korean breakfast dish has only three ingredients: potato, onion, and salt. Salt after coarsely grating the potatoes and onions. After that, the mixture is pan-fried to achieve a gorgeous golden brown hue and a crispy texture. Hash browns and Gamjajeon are made by swiftly combining soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, and finely cut green chilies.
15.Naengmyeon, Ko Chi Minh, Andheri West
Long, thin noodles, cucumbers, slices of Korean pear, slices of beef, and a hard-boiled egg are the main ingredients in the widespread cold Korean noodle dish. It is a favorite meal, particularly in the summer when Koreans struggle with unbearably hot and humid weather.
16.Ramen, Heng Bok, Bandra
Although Ramen is originally a Japanese dish, Korean Ramen is instant. We’ve all seen the delicious, mouthwatering noodles in K-dramas enjoyed with eggs and veggies. You can always add anything to your Ramen, depending on your preferences. Ramen is one of the most versatile and easy-to-make dishes you can enjoy any season of the year!
17.Mandu, Seoulmate, Bandra
Mandu is Korean dumplings. It contains ground pork, tofu, garlic, chives, and ginger. It may be steamed or fried or maybe even added to soups. There are wide varieties of this dish available in the market.
18.Tteokbokki, Sun And Moon, Worli
It is a popular Korean street snack with sugary and chewy rice and fish cakes. A special sauce preparation of chili paste and soybean paste is tossed into the mix of steamed rice cakes, fish cakes, and scallions. This delectable street dish is a must-try for those who prefer hot and fiery flavors.
19.Nakji-Bokkeum, Kofuku, Vikhroli West
Nakji-Bokkeum is a stir-fried octopus introduced back in 1965. Since the dish is quite spicy, people eat it with shellfish soup to reduce the spiciness. Chopped octopus and vegetables are mixed into a spicy marinade and fried. The meal goes exceptionally well with soups and stews.
20.Korean Corn Dog, Shizusan Kurla
Korean corndogs are similar to American ones but still so different! It is a popular street food in Korea and has also gained international popularity. The sausages / hot dogs and, in some variations, Mozzarella cheese are coated in a thick batter similar to a pancake, then either a thin layer of small diced potatoes or breadcrumbs and deep fried until crispy and golden brown. Dusted with a bit of sugar and topped with condiments like mustard and ketchup, it is the perfect sweet and salty combination.
