Korean recipes have so many good ingredients, spices, and textures. It really is a wonderful cuisine that makes for an incredible meal.
And there are so many different ways you can experience it!
You can have Korean BBQ where they cook the meat in front of you and bring out a whole bunch of tasty small dishes. You can order one of many different types of hearty savory soups. Or you can just order a ton of different dishes and dig in with some friends family style.
And if you’ve been curious for awhile, then I think you’ll like these Korean food recipe. You can check things off as you go and make it a fun way to experience a new type of cuisine!
1. Kimchi
Coming at the top of this Korean food list is kimichi which is a delicious spicy fermented cabbage.
And if you’ve had it before but weren’t crazy about it, then I’d definitely recommend experimenting!
Not all kimchi is the same.
There are so many different recipes that you can try, and when you do find the right one, it can be SO good!
GET THE RECIPE HERE2. Bibimbap
Bibimbap is such a fun dish to cook and probably one of the best Korean dinner recipes to try.
The first part “bibim” means mixing and “bap” is Korean for rice.
You get some rice and put a whole bunch of different toppings on it, put a bit of gochujang (a delicious Korean condiment) on top, and you’re all set!
GET THE RECIPE HERE3. Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
I love mandu and it’s one of my favorite Korean dishes!
It’s such a fun dish to get along side the rest of your order.
They’re tasty dumplings filled with savory juicy meat, but you can also get other flavors and ingredients as well!
GET THE RECIPE HERE4. Tteokbokki
Ttekbokki is such a good South Korean food! They’re short little rice cakes that have a fun satisfying texture and are swimming in a delicious sauce.
I’ve had it with fish cakes and boiled eggs, which also makes the dish so much more savory and good.
GET THE RECIPE HERE5. Kimchi Pancakes
Kimchi pancakes are a fun savory tangy fluffy Korean food.
I honestly think it’s a great recipe to pair with some gochujang. I’m not saying that’s a traditional pairing, but it would taste good. 🤷♀️
GET THE RECIPE HERE6. Korean Fried Chicken
If you’re craving Korean cuisine and you wanna get delivery or make it at home, then I would definitely suggest trying this.
Because while I haven’t had authentic Korean fried chicken yet, I do have a friend who lived in Korea who says it’s incredible. 👌
They make it taste extra good by double frying it with a potato starch batter which honestly sounds amazing!
GET THE RECIPE HERE7. Japchae
Reading over the ingredients, it looks like it’s a pretty simple and delicious glass noodle stir fry recipe!
I think it would make a great side for one of your Korean dinners out.
GET THE RECIPE HERE8. Kimchi Soondubu (Spicy Korean Soft Tofu Stew)
This stew sounds so tasty! I could see myself eating this on a cold night; it looks like the perfect comfort food!
Also, Korean cooking is all about flavor and using good ingredients, and this has plenty of great spices, veggies, and aromatics.
GET THE RECIPE HERE9. Oi Muchim (Korean Cucumber Salad)
Oi muchim looks like a very refreshing and flavorful dish to have if you want something healthy, but tasty. 🙂
GET THE RECIPE HERE10. Bulgogi
Probably one of the top Korean recipes out there and such a tasty dish.
I love bulgogi! It’s such a tasty, savory, and flavorful Korean beef dish! Also, it’s just really fun to eat with a bowl of steaming hot rice.
Side Note: If you wanna try a tasty-looking Keto version of this kind of dish, then definitely check out this keto Korean beef recipe. It’s done in under 30 minutes + it serves 6!
GET THE RECIPE HEREGrace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.
So many amazing foods from South Korea! Can’t wait to try them all.