Food and Dining in South Korea

Dining out is most definitely one of the highlights when travelling in South Korea. From the bustling and international kitchens of Seoul to quieter and more traditional regional restaurants, travellers can expect a culinary feast.

Korean food is often described as savoury, spicy, hearty and nutritious delights that can be enjoyed at any time of the day. South Korea is one of the best places to enjoy affordable and tasty street fare – you can find dozens of street food stalls in every township.

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10 Great Korean Dishes
Great South Korean dishes can be found virtually everywhere in this vibrant country, from street vendors along narrow alleyways to classy restaurants within 5-star hotels. Many of these delicacies have existed for more 2,000 years, and were only consumed by...
10 Great Korean Dishes
17 Great Restaurants in Seoul
Restaurants in Seoul have earned high praise from tourists and food critics alike for inventive culinary delights and authentic flavours....
17 Great Restaurants in Seoul
10 Best Local Restaurants in Seoul
The best local restaurants in Seoul have stood the test of time by consistently delivering homemade and inexpensive Korean favourites....
10 Best Local Restaurants in Seoul
10 Best Local Dishes from Busan
Adjacent to the sea, Busan is famous for its seafood dishes. In addition, as refugees began to settle in Busan...
10 Best Local Dishes from Busan
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Seoul
Seoul's restaurants offer a wide variety of dishes from local and regional Korean favourites to international cuisine. With so many...
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Seoul
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Busan
Places where locals love to eat in Busan showcase the city's renowned seafood and Korea’s regional delicacies. During the Korean...
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Busan
10 Best Local Dishes from Seoul
The best local dishes in Seoul are loved by many people, mostly because they’re easily accessible, nutritious and flavourful. This...
10 Best Local Dishes from Seoul
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Jeju Island
If you're looking for places where locals love to eat in Jeju Island, you're in for a treat. There are...
10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Jeju Island
9 Best Local Dishes From Jeonju
The best local dishes from Jeonju solidify the city’s reputation as the food capital of South Korea. Thanks to its...
9 Best Local Dishes From Jeonju
10 Best Local Dishes from Jeju Island
There are a variety of unique local dishes you can taste on Jeju Island - Momguk made by boiling pork...
10 Best Local Dishes from Jeju Island
10 Best Cafés in Seoul
These best cafés in Seoul are a testament to the South Korean capital’s thriving café and coffee culture scenes. Today,...
10 Best Cafés in Seoul
10 Best Local Dishes from Gyeongju
This list of the best local dishes from Gyeongju runs through the sorts of tastes and flavours you'll get in...
10 Best Local Dishes from Gyeongju