Food

When trying Korean food while in South Korea, why not go to the region where they make it the best. The diversity of food in Korea is what attracts so many tourists to visit South Korea. However, many might not know where to go to find the best of the best. South Korea is not a large country so you can make a day trip to many of these regions to try the Korean food they are known for. Therefore we have gathered the 10 best Korean regional cuisines to try when visiting Korea. 

Korean BBQ and Korean food are now recognized around the world for their delicious taste. Koreans love to eat/drink and most are very adventurous when it comes to food. However, some of the types of food locals really enjoy might be seen as very bizarre in the west. If you go to an open street market in Korea, you are sure to notice some of the most bizarre foods in Korea. But because they might be bizarre does not mean they are not delicious. Don’t get me wrong, some are flat-out nasty but all are worth at least a taste. The list is not in any particular order but for those that feel adventurous make this a checklist when visiting Korea. 

Koreans love KFC...no we are not talking about Kentucky Fried Chicken but rather Korean Fried Chicken. Those that are looking to visit South Korea must try Korea's Chicken and beer. The most popular way to eat Korean fried chicken is with a sweet and spicy coating called "yangnyum". When visiting Korea, you will be able to find a fried chicken restaurant in any major block. While there are hundreds of mom-and-pop chicken shops, we have only focused on the best Korean Fried Chicken Brands. These chains are popping up all across Korea because of the low initial investment and overhead cost.

Many living in Korea might think of Itaewon as the place to go for clubbing, foreign bars, and international restaurants. While all this is true, Itaewon also has some of the best independent coffee shops in Seoul. For most, you will need to walk a bit of a distance from Itaewon Station however trust us when we say they are worth checking out. The best independent coffee shops in Itaewon need your business since COVID-19 has really hurt their businesses. Many are struggling to stay open and it is up to us to keep supporting these local shops. Here are the best independent coffee shops in Itaewon and if you don’t find your favorite on this list please make suggestions in the comment section below and we will look into it. 

When visiting South Korea, make sure to try some of their snacks. The best Korean snacks can be found in any supermarket or convenience store around Korea. If you walk down the supermarket aisle in Korea you will see rows and rows of colorful Korean snacks from chips to cookies to chocolate. In addition, everything on this list should be available at CU, GS Mart, and 7-ELEVEN. If you don’t want to leave your home or hotel, just have it delivered to you! What you will notice about these snacks is how different they are which is great as there will be something for everyone. Do not agree with our top 10 list of the best Korean snacks?