South Korea’s Convenience Store Trend: 4 Must-Try Stretchy & Cheesy Snacks

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

When traveling in South Korea, convenience store snacks are a must-buy for many tourists. In addition to the recently popular crab roe paste, stretchy cheese snacks have also become a hot topic online. Here are four popular cheesy items that everyone is snapping up—each one is so delicious you won’t be able to stop at just one bite. Travelers might want to add these to their shopping list.

1. Cup Pizza
Pizza isn't just eaten the traditional way—Korean convenience stores now offer a cup version. These cups are packed with pizza toppings and loaded with rich cheese. After just a quick zap in the microwave, the aroma is irresistible, winning over many foodies.

2. Real Cheese Sauce Ramen
The well-known Korean ramen brand Ottogi has launched a Real Cheese Sauce series of ramen, sparking a buying frenzy among netizens. The rich cheese sauce offers a new way to enjoy ramen that no ramen or cheese lover should miss.

3. HEYROOCheese Cream Corn
Part of HEYROO’s line by CU, Korea’s convenience store chain, cheese cream corn is a unique snack favorite among foodies. Its ultra-creamy texture makes it impossible to stop after just one bite.

4. Spicy Cream Tteokbokki