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The K-Drama Food!


They say there are two types of people.

Type One- The live to eat 

Type Two- The eat to live ones.

The foodies are always looking for something new on their platter. If you are into K-dramas you might have observed importance of food in their culture and must be craving for some of it. So let us dig into some of the major ones that we encounter often in the dramas!

1. Tteokbokki

The chewy rice cakes shaped in cylinder and dipped in sweet and spicy sauce is the must have in typical high-school drama. I am sure many of us would have tried to find it in local restaurant as it really looks very delicious. Apparently this dish originated in Joseon dynasty. So pretty classical I must say. 

2. Jajangmyeon

This is typical take-away or delivery item in the K-drama land. This black bean noodle dish is cheap and convenient option that can be ordered easily. So it is must have for busy people like students, tired workers or anyone in need of quick and filling meal. The dish finds its origin in China.

3. Ramyeon

How can one forget ramyeon?  

The late night Ramyeon eating scenes from K-dramas are sure way to make us hungry. These are noodles with different types of seasoning-typically the ready to eat ones. They are available everywhere right from convenience stores where you can also eat it. After finishing the noodle part they also slurp the soup part. (I am hungry now)


The “Do you want to eat Ramyeon? “ is altogether different game if you know what I mean.šŸ˜‰


4. Kimchi

The pickled cabbage and radish that serves as side dish to any type of food! This is supposed to be traditional food being consumed from centuries!

Making Kimchi at home is family tradition as everyone will be involved in the elaborate process.


5. Korean Fish Cake

This is nothing but minced fish mixed with different seasoning, vegetables , eggs and flour. It is typical street food available everywhere




Special mentions

6. Lettuce Wrap


7.Bibimbap

The elaborate meal
8.Sea weed soup
Also known as birthday soup
9. Omurice
It looks so fluffyšŸ¤¤

And finally.....

It is every K-drama lover's fantasy to have Soju party with their friends

Of course the list is far from complete. Thanks to popularity of K-Dramas, many of the oriental restaurants now a days serve Korean dishes. It might not be authentic but at least we get to know how these food items tastes like!!

Advance apologies if you feel hungry now!!




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