When you think rice, when you think soup, and when you think Kimchi you know you are craving a simple homestyle Korean meal. A traditional Korean meal typically comprises of meat and seafood soup, rice and a colourful spread of side dishes. Koreans love food and their love of food is visible in every nook and corner of Korea.
The streets are lined with hawkers and are invariably bursting with flavours. Various kinds of kimchi, crispy fried chicken, fried eggs on fluffy oval buns, silky glass noodles, colourful spread of side dishes, Tornado potatoes, water chestnuts, and sweet potatoes are available most of the day in the streets and you are invariably spoilt for choice.
There is a diversity of colour in all the meal preparations as Koreans believe that a balanced meal comprises of a right mix of meat and seafood broth and vegetables. Even though a majority of the Korean population is non-vegetarian it is possible to find vegetarian and vegan food in almost every district. The humble Bibimbap is the most ordered vegetarian food. And an overnight Temple stay offers you a good insight into a monastic life with Plant based meals. It provides a unique style accommodation, an insight into cultural experience and monastic cuisines.
Ramyeon noodles are a staple snack thoroughly enjoyed by one and all in Korea. It is made by boiling hot piping broth and then adding noodles topped with egg, Kimchi, vegetables, Bean curd or meat and seafood. Ramyeon's global popularity is rising amongst the youngsters due to the Kdrama and K movies. Every grocery store in metropolitan cities now sells the Korean Ramyeon Noodles packets and instant cup noodles.
Korea's food capital is Jeonju and the famous Craft Brewery is here. Busan’s mouth watering seafood and Ocean front restaurants pulsate with a different kind of energy. Seoul’s Gwangang Market is bursting with flavours. Jeju Islands fresh Sashimi attracts both foreign tourists and locals. They throng to Jeju to enjoy the abundance of fresh Seafood.
The Korean Street food trail and cooking classes are always included in every tour operators list of tours. it is a very popular and an essential part and experience of the Korean culture.
On our tours we take you to get a feel of Korean food at its local best. We will help you embrace the chaotic energy of these markets and give you an experience you will never forget. Tour with us and lets savour the mouth watering dishes together.
