7 Of The Best Korean Food & Snacks To Go Along With K-Drama Nights

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Annyeong! Let's face it, if you're a millennial/Gen Z you've been hit by the K-world in some shape or form. From K-Pop bands, to shows, to even mukbangers on YouTube, there's a fan base for everything.

But when it comes to K-dramas, we know it's more than just plain 'ol simping. And what better way to live a little K-drama style than trying pretty much all the food we see (since we know the love stories are too good to be true). So, might as well pursue our one true love — food. 

If you love K-dramas and love all the food you see there, here's the ultimate list of the best food featured for you to order, and much on, while you binge watch. 

Ramen

Nongshim Ramyun Korean Style Spicy Noodle Soup Instant Noodles (Pack of 5)

Nongshim Ramyun Korean Style Spicy Noodle Soup Instant Noodles (Pack of 5)

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Starting with the easiest, most recognisable, and safe to say yummiest Korean food. You can spot hundreds of ramen kinds, flavours, and brands all over now. They're easily available online too, and customisable according to your taste. And let's not forget the endless ramen tricks and hacks spotted on IG we want to try out. All in all, a bowl of hot piping ramen with toppings (or not) to your taste is all you need sometimes, plus pairs perfectly well with anything you're watching, especially if it's a K-drama. 

Spotted On: Pretty much all the Korean dramas, but we loved in on 'What's Wrong With Secretary Kim' 

DIY: Try these recipes

Tteokbokki

Majjoeum Tteokpokki Hot Spicy Flavor

Majjoeum Tteokpokki Hot Spicy Flavor

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Tteokbokki are sweet and savoury rice cakes that are chewy and super yum, tossed in a spicy sauce. People usually have it along as a side dish or as a main dish too. Taste wise, it's almost like savoury mochi, or a spicier version of gnocchi. Boiled eggs, cheese, and scallions are common ingredients paired with tteokbokki. 

Spotted On: True Beauty 

Corn Dogs

Crispy Corn Dog

Crispy Corn Dog

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A corn dogs, called 'gamja hot dogs' in Korea are basically a sausage or a stick of cheese coated in a thick corn batter, deep-friend and then lightly dusted with sugar. Heavenly, I know! It's a super popular Korean street food, which is all sorts of yummy and indulgent. There has been a huge resurgence of them with new interesting concoctions and combinations. You can easily make corndogs at home too! 

Spotted On: Start Up 

DIY: Try this recipe 

Korean Fried Chicken

Frying Mix For Chicken

Frying Mix For Chicken

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Fried chicken and beer is a no-brainer combination in Korean culture. They love their fried chicken and make it with love, spice, and more spice. It is usually called 'chikin' in Korea, and refers to a variety of fried chicken dishes originating in South Korea, including the basic huraideu-chicken and spicy yangnyeom chicken. It's eaten as a main dish or even as an after-meal snack! 

Spotted On: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo

DIY: Try this recipe

Gimbap Or Kimbap

Bibigo Roasted Laver (Kimbab Kim) 20G

Bibigo Roasted Laver (Kimbab Kim) 20G

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It bothers us a little that Kimbap is popularly referred to as Korean sushi (because it is nothing like sushi). Kimbap are rolls made with sesame oil and rice, and several fillings including vegetables, meat, or fish rolled in gim dried sheets of seaweed. They're easy to make, and are a whole meal in themselves.

Spotted On: Extraordinary Attorney Woo

DIY: Try this recipe

Bungeoppang

Bungeoppang (Korean Fish Shaped Pastry)

Bungeoppang (Korean Fish Shaped Pastry)

Bungeo-ppang is a fish-shaped pastry stuffed with sweetened red bean paste, which originated from the Japanese taiyaki. It's one of Korea's most popular winter street-food. Taste wise, it's chewy, tender, and pretty light. Now while you don't get pre-packaged ones, it's easy to make them if you have the right appliances. 

Spotted On: The Seashore Village Chachacha

DIY: Try this recipe, for which you'll also need this!

Fish Cake Skewers

Topokki With Sauce & Fish Cake

Topokki With Sauce & Fish Cake

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A Korean fish cake is minced or ground fish fillets mixed with eggs, vegetables, seasonings, and flour. The mixture is then shaped into small balls and deep-fried. It is usually eaten as a side dish or in hot-pots, or as a quick piping-hot snack or appetizer. While we couldn't find a pre-cooked fish cakes, we found this yum ready-to-eat dish instead which is close enough! 

Spotted On: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo

DIY: Try this recipe

Pro Tip

If you love Korean food but are someone who'd rather order in, then don't forget to check out the best Korean food restaurants in Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai