Gimbap - Visually reminiscent of sushi, gimbap is a painstakingly-prepared dish involving vegetables, pickled radish, ground beef, and rice, all rolled tight into a seaweed sheet.
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Tteok-bokki - This spiced, steamed rice cake dish is incredibly popular on the Korean street food scene.
Hobakjuk - A type of sweet pumpkin porridge, this rich dish is made with rice flour alongside the bright orange star ingredient.
Dubu kimchi - Tofu, kimchi, and stir-fried pork come together to fine effect in this dish. While vegetarians can ditch the pork, carnivores swear it adds something special to the dish.
Chuncheon dakgalbi - Beloved of Koreans on a budget, this is a chicken dish with plenty of heat.
Jjambbong - A dense and very filling noodle dish, this is a staple on Korean home delivery menus.
Haemul pajeon - A type of crisp, crunchy pancake, this dish adds seafood to the filling mix. It makes an alternative to hearty stews when it comes to comfort food.
Galbi - A meat-lover's dream dish, this sees thick slabs of ribs marinated in soy sauce and garlic, before being cooked over an open fire.
Kongguksu - A chilled soybean and noodle soup, kongguksu comes into its own in summer. It's vegan, too.
Bukkumi - Another popular dessert featuring sweet red beans, bukkumi are pan-fried rice cakes filled with the beans and shaped into a half-moon.