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Best 9 Must-Eat Local Dishes in Korea
When you travel Korea, you may hear Korean people saying “You should eat this or that when you go there,” because many regions in Korea have their indigenous dishes. As those dishes got popular, people started to run branches in other regions, but the original dishes have something that can’t be tasted in other areas. So, when you visit those regions mentioned below, take your time to visit these restaurants and enjoy the food that made the region so famous!
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Imun Seolnongtang 이문설농탕
Originated in Seoul during Josun dynasty, Seolnongtang is a milky-white soup made by boiling the bones of beef for a long time. Opened in 1904, Imun Seolnongtang has been serving its hearty Seolnongtang for nearly a hundred years.
서울
Tongnamu House Dakgalbi 통나무집 닭갈비
Chuncheon is famous for Dakgalbi. Dakgalbi is a spicy stir-fried chicken with various items from chopped vegetable to noodle. You can also order spicy cold noodle called ‘Makkuksu’to catch greasiness of Dakgalbi.
Chuncheon
Neulbom 늘봄
In Neulbom, located in Jeju, you can have a grilled chopped pork that is chewy and soft. Some people say black pork in Jeju is much better than beef.
제주도
Twin Pork Soup (쌍둥이 돼지국밥)
Dwaejigookbab, known as Busan's local dish, is a rich pork soup with a bowl of rice. To make a deep rich flavor of the soup, chunks of pork are boiled with various ingredients for more than one day.
부산
Kabojung Galbi 가보정갈비
Galbi, a grilled marinated beef, has been beloved for its sweet and salty taste. Galbi in Suwon is famous for its big size, which is about 4 inch long.
Suwon
Andong Jjimdak street 안동 찜닭 거리
Jjimdak, a spicy steamed chicken with noodle and vegetable, was originated around 1980 in local markets in Andong city, Korea. Jjimdak is slightly spicy, salty, and sweet, beloved by every Korean.
Andong
Incheon Chinatown 인천 차이나타운
Jjajangmyeon, a noodle with fermented soybean sauce, is a popular Chinese food in Korea. Korean style Jjajangmyeon was started from the China town in Incheon and it is known for plenty of seafood and vegetables in the dish.
인천
Hankookkwan 한국관
Bibimbap, a rice bowl mixed with vegetable, is available anywhere in Korea. Jeonju Bibimbap is special because they put sliced raw beef, well-grown bean sprouts, and a raw egg yolk, which create rich and savory taste.
전주
Deokinkwan 덕인관
Tteokgalbi, Damyang regional dish, is a Korean style Hamburg steak, marinated in Korean soy sauce. This place has been known as the original restaurant that started making Tteokgalbi.
Damyang