Korean Food Journey
Hi everyone! For the past year I’ve been slowly going to different restaurants close to my place and have been trying popular dishes. What would you. Recommend I try next?
Here is my IPhone Notes I copied and pasted. Thanks for all the help!
Ratings: *** ***
(Sidenote: I understand 12&11/10 is silly but it’s my reminder that it’s my favorite of all Korean food so far)
Pajeon: 12/10
(Savory pancake made with scallions *green onions)
Korean Fried Chicken: 11/10
(Chicken that has been double fried, has a thinner and crispier batter and a variety of flavorful sauces and seasonings)
Doen-Jang Jigae: 10/10
(Stew made with fermented soybean paste (doenjang), tofu, and various vegetables)
Doenjang-Guk: 10/10
(Soy bean paste soup)
Japchae: 10/10
(Glass noodles, red pepper, carrots, onions, spinach, mushrooms and sliced marinated ribeye stir fried with Soy Garlic sauce and sesame oil topped with sesame seeds)
Mandu: 10/10
(Dumplings)
Korean Corn Dog: 10/10
(Hot dog on a stick, typically featuring a sausage or cheese wrapped in a batter and coated in breadcrumbs)
Jokbal: 10/10
(Boiled pork hock)
Galbi: 10/10
(Beef short ribs)
Hamul Pajeon: 10/10
(Savory pancake made with scallions *green onions* and a variety of seafood)
Yakgwa: 9/10
(Deep-fried, wheat-based sweets made with honey, rice wine, sesame oil, and ginger juice)
Makgeolli: 9.5/10
(Milky rice wine)
Jjajangmyeon: 9/10
(Thick noodles coated in a savory black bean sauce, often with added pork and vegetables)
Galbitang: 9/10
(Beef short ribs soup)
Bibimbap: 9/10
(Rice topped with sauteed vegetables, chili paste, and beef or other meat, sometimes with the addition of a raw or fried egg)
Beef Bulgogi: 9/10
(Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then grilled or stir-fried)
Kimbap: 8.5/10
(Cooked rice, vegetables, and meats rolled in dried seaweed sheets (gim) and sliced into bite-sized pieces)
Tteokbokki (Gochujang): 8/10
(Stir-fried rice cakes in a gochujang based sauce)
Tteokbokki (Jjajang): 8/10
(Stir-fried rice cakes in a slightly sweet black bean sauce)
Seolleongtang: 8/10
(Soup made by boiling ox bones, often leg bones and brisket, until the broth becomes a rich, milky white)
Kimchi: 7.5/10
(Fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage or Korean radish)
Hotteok w/ dark brown sugar/walnuts: 7.5/10
(Sweet pancake filled with dark brown sugar and walnuts)
Hotteok w/ cheese: 7.5/10
(Pancakes filled with cheese)
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Want To Try:
Gamjatang
(Hearty, slightly spicy Korean pork bone stew)
Samgyetang
(Ginseng chicken soup)
Kooksoondang 'Myungjak' Bokbunja
(Raspberry Wine)