KOREAN CUISINE
KOREAN CUISINE
Appetizers
Kimchi Jeon – Savory pancakes made with kimchi and scallions.
Japchae – Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables and lamb.
Mandu – Korean dumplings filled with a mix of pork, tofu, and vegetables.
Tteokbokki – Spicy rice cakes in a gochujang sauce.
Kimbap – Korean seaweed rice rolls filled with various ingredients such as vegetables, egg, and pickled radish.
Main Courses
Rice and Noodles
Bibimbap – Mixed rice with vegetables, lamb, and a fried egg, served with gochujang sauce.
Bulgogi – Marinated and grilled lamb slices with a sweet and savory flavor.
Samgyeopsal – Grilled pork belly slices, served with ssamjang (dipping sauce) and wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Jjajangmyeon – Noodles with black bean sauce, pork, and vegetables.
Haemul Pajeon – Seafood and green onion pancakes.
Soups and Stews
Kimchi Jjigae – Spicy kimchi stew with pork and tofu.
Sundubu Jjigae – Soft tofu stew with seafood or pork.
Galbitang – Clear lamb short rib soup.
Samgyetang – Ginseng chicken soup with a whole young chicken stuffed with rice, ginseng, and jujubes.
Side Dishes (Banchan)
Kimchi – Traditional fermented vegetables.
Kongnamul Muchim – Seasoned soybean sprouts.
Oi Muchim – Spicy cucumber salad.
Japchae – Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables.
Banchan Sampler – A variety of small side dishes including pickled vegetables, seasoned seaweed, and marinated tofu.
Desserts
Hotteok – Sweet Korean pancakes filled with brown sugar, honey, nuts, and cinnamon.
Bingsu – Shaved ice dessert with various toppings such as red beans, fruit, and condensed milk.
Yakgwa – Traditional honey cookies.
Mochi – Sweet rice cakes with various fillings.
Beverages
Bokbunja – Korean black raspberry wine.
Makgeolli – Traditional Korean rice wine.
Sikhye – Sweet rice punch.
Barley Tea (Boricha) – Roasted barley tea, a common Korean beverage.