Korean Corndog To Hotteok: 7 Must Try Korean Street Foods

Korean street food has gained immense popularity in recent years, both in Korea and around the world. The rise of the Hallyu Wave or Korean Wave in India has drastically increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Korean street food is widely seen in Korean movies, Korean dramas, and reality shows which played a significant role in the popularity of Korean food all over the world.

These delicious and affordable snacks are a staple of Korean culture and can be found in bustling markets, food stalls, and night time food festivals. From savoury to sweet, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Here are some of the most popular Korean street foods:

1. Korean Corn Dog

Korean corn dogs, also known as hot dogs on a stick or Gamja Hot Dog in Korean, are a popular street food that consists of a hot dog or sausage that is coated in a sweet and savory batter, deep-fried until golden brown, and then encrusted with panko breadcrumbs or potato starch.

They are often served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.

2. Tteokbokki

Tteokbokki is a spicy rice cake dish that is a Korean classic and one of the most popular street foods. It is seen in a lot of popular Korean dramas. The chewy rice cakes are stir-fried in a sweet and spicy sauce made with Gochujang (red pepper paste), soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil.

It's often topped with scallions and boiled eggs.

3. Hotteok

This sweet pancake is filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nuts, then pan-fried until crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside.

It's often eaten as a snack or dessert and is especially popular during winter when it's warm and comforting.

4. Mandu

Mandu are Korean dumplings that are filled with a variety of ingredients, including meat, vegetables, and tofu. These Korean dumplings come in various shapes and fillings, from meat to vegetables to seafood. They're typically boiled or steamed, then pan-fried until crispy on the bottom.

They're often served with a dipping sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil. Mandu is not just seen in various K-dramas but is also one of the most favourite food items of many K-pop groups.

5. Bindaetteok

Bindaetteok also known as Mung Bean Pancakes is made by grinding mung beans into a paste, then mixing it with vegetables like spinach and scallions, as well as seasonings like garlic and sesame oil. The mixture is then pan-fried until crispy on the outside.

They're often eaten as a side dish or snack.

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6. Japchae

This stir-fried noodle dish is made with sweet potato starch noodles (dangmyeon), vegetables like spinach and carrots, and sometimes meat like beef or pork. It's seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, then stir-fried until everything is cooked through.

It's often eaten as a main dish or served at special occasions like weddings or birthdays.

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7. Skewered Fish Cakes

Skewered fish cakes are a popular Korean street food made from fish paste that is shaped into balls and skewered on bamboo sticks. They are often deep-fried or grilled and served with a dipping sauce.

It was seen in the popular Korean drama ‘Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo’.

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