Five popular Korean Street Food. (Tasty, Price, Seasons etc.)

Korean street food is known for its delicious flavors and variety. Here are five popular Korean street foods that you’ll often find on the streets of South Korea:

Tteokbokki:(Popular Korean Street food)

Tteokbokki is a popular street food made with cylindrical rice cakes, called tteok, cooked in a spicy and savory sauce. The sauce is typically made from gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste), soy sauce, and other seasonings. It’s often served with fish cakes, boiled eggs, and garnished with green onions. Tteokbokki has a chewy texture and a spicy kick that makes it a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
*Price : 3,000 ~6,000 won (Street price)
*Where? : You can eat it on Street Youngdeng Po, Noryangjin, etc.
*When? : Every moment…everyday you can see.

Hotteok(Popular Korean Street food)

Hotteok is a sweet and satisfying Korean street food. It is a pancake-like pastry filled with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, and crushed peanuts. The dough is fried until crispy on the outside, while the filling becomes warm and gooey. Hotteok is best enjoyed during the colder months and is a delightful treat for those with a sweet tooth.
*Price : 1,500~4,000 won / pcs (Street price)
*Where? : You can eat it on Street Youngdeng Po, Noryangjin, etc.
*When? :Mostly Winter season.

There is an interesting anecdote related to “hotteok”. This is an anecdote when a Mexican colleague came to Korea to receive education. It was his first visit to Korea. I was going to introduce “Hotteok”… but the pronunciation of “Hotteok” sounded like “bad words”. (Spanish) I understand that, as I speak Spanish well, and we laugh.

Gimbap(Popular Korean Street food)

Gimbap is a Korean-style seaweed rice roll. It is often referred to as the Korean version of sushi. Gimbap is made by spreading seasoned rice on a sheet of seaweed and filling it with various ingredients like pickled radish, vegetables, egg, and sometimes meat or fish. The roll is then tightly wrapped and sliced into bite-sized pieces. Gimbap is a convenient and tasty street food that you can easily enjoy on the go.

*Price : 3,000~8,000 won / pcs (Street price)
*Where? : You can eat it on Street Youngdeng Po, Noryangjin, etc.
*When? :Every moment.

But on winter season, the food is spoils quickly. take care..

Twigim (Korean Tempura)(Popular Korean Street food)

: Twigim refers to a variety of deep-fried foods in Korean street food culture. Common items include shrimp, squid, vegetables, and fish cakes. The ingredients are dipped in a light batter made with flour and water, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Twigim is often served with a side of spicy gochujang sauce for dipping. It’s a popular street food especially during the rainy season or as a side dish with a bowl of warm rice.

*Price : 700~4,000 won / pcs (Street price)
*Where? : You can eat it on Street Youngdeng Po, Noryangjin, etc.
*When? :Every moment.

Eomuk (Odeng):(Popular Korean Street food)

Eomuk, also known as odeng, is a Korean fish cake skewer soup. Fish paste is mixed with various ingredients like surimi, starch, and vegetables, then formed into long tube-like shapes. These fish cakes are skewered and boiled in a savory broth. Eomuk is usually enjoyed by dipping the skewers into a warm broth made with soy sauce and other seasonings. It’s a comforting and flavorful street food that’s perfect for chilly days.

*Price : 700~3,000 won / pcs (Street price)
*Where? : You can eat it on Street Youngdeng Po, Noryangjin, etc.
*When? :Every moment.
*Specially it is popular at Busan.

These are just a few examples of the diverse range of street food you can find in Korea. Each region in Korea also has its own specialty street foods, so exploring local markets and street stalls will provide you with even more delicious options to try..!!

This concludes the explanation of the Five popular Korean Street Food. Other street foods made with flour, such as 붕어빵  and walnut snacks, are also delicious, so try them if you can.