Foodies, listen up！ Essential Guide to Traditional Must-Try Foods in Busan & Jeju

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Haven't eaten yet?! This is the usual greeting among foodies！ It's also the driving force behind the search for great food～ Head to Busan and Jeju to savor traditional delicacies while gaining knowledge： Korean BBQ isn't just one flavor, and samgyetang can even offer a taste of history and culture…… Are you foodies ready? Let’s Go together！

When Korean cuisine comes to mind, Korean BBQ is often the first thing that pops up, and the latest eight-color BBQ is a must-try！

A must-watch for foodies, the "Foodie Family" show recommends eight-color BBQ, with Haozi highly praising the quality of Korean pork. The eight-color BBQ in Busan features pork carefully marinated in eight flavors： raw, herb, curry, red wine, miso, ginseng, chili sauce, and pine needles. Food experts also suggest starting with the milder flavors before moving to the stronger ones. Additionally, it pairs well with seafood hot pot and golden fried rice—everyone who’s tried it gives it rave reviews！

Kimchi is Korea’s most traditional dish, and the common image is that it’s made from napa cabbage or Chinese cabbage. In reality, traveling deeper into Korea reveals that a wide variety of vegetables can be turned into kimchi, each with its own unique texture. During your trip to Korea, aside from the various kimchis served with meals, you can also try making kimchi yourself—selecting the veggies, chopping, mixing the paste…… Every step is an art.

Due to Korea’s climate and soil being ideal for ginseng growth, Korean ginseng is more precious than that from the US, Canada, or China. Korean history and culture are also closely tied to ginseng. Ginseng not only helps maintain health but can also be used in cooking. The fragrant Korean ginseng chicken soup, with ginseng added to the broth, concentrates all the essence in the juice. It’s especially warming in winter—foodies definitely shouldn’t miss it！

In addition, another popular soup is pork bone stew with potatoes. Carefully selected pork and premium potatoes are simmered into a rich soup. Bite into the pork, and its tender texture is unforgettable； take a bite of the potato, and its softness carries a sweet note—the flavors complement each other perfectly. The soup also includes vegetables and other ingredients, making it a super-popular national dish.

Jeju is surrounded by the sea, infused with the essence of the ocean, boasting pure water, air, and sunlight, along with abundant flora and fauna. Black pigs are a traditional Korean breed found only on Jeju Island. Jeju black pigs are covered in shiny black fur and have small faces and long snouts.

When in Jeju, you must try black pork. Grilled black pork is absolutely divine—neatly arranged slices of black pork on the grill look irresistible, and as the fat sizzles and crackles during grilling, it’s mouthwatering～

Don’t rush off when visiting Jeju—even if your schedule is tight, make time to pick oranges at a citrus farm. Oranges are Jeju’s most famous fruit specialty, with a sweet-tart flavor and firm, juicy flesh that’s simply drool-worthy. Picking and eating fresh oranges right at the farm is the ultimate delight, while also enjoying the natural pastoral atmosphere. You can even try making your own citrus soap to immerse yourself in local Jeju lifestyle.

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