South Korean cuisine is not limited to kimchi and barbecue.
Korean food is special, as it's closely connected to the country's culture and history. It is also extremely bold in flavor. In fact, Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN's "Parts Unknown," loves Korean cuisine. He told AdWeek's Lisa Granatstein, "It's so delicious and exciting. [It's] what the cool kids want — spicy, funky, fermented, that whole spectrum of flavors."
Whether you're perusing the streets of Seoul or dancing the night away in Gangnam, here are 30 delicious foods you must try in South Korea.
Kimchi is one of the most well-known Korean dishes. The pickled cabbage is served alongside almost every Korean meal.
Bibimbap is a mixed rice bowl that is served in a hot stone pot. An assortment of veggies, protein, and fried egg is combined with red pepper paste and sesame oil.
Bulgogi is thinly sliced beef that is marinated in a sweet, soy-based sauce and grilled with peppers, onions, and bean sprouts.
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