Text by MOOK Travel Family Beibei Zi | Photos by MOOK Travel Family Beibei Zi
South Korea is one of the top travel destinations for Taiwanese tourists. Aside from its great shopping and sightseeing, South Korea's distinctive cuisine leaves a lasting impression. Although there are many Korean restaurants in Taiwan, some delicacies can only be found in Korea!
Even those who can't handle spicy food need not worry—Korea has plenty of non-spicy yet delicious dishes. Check out these must-try Korean specialties and add them to your Korea itinerary!
Eight must-try Korean dishes (Photos by MOOK Travel Family Beibei Zi; same below)
1. Spicy Crab Roe Stew
A Korean national favorite—spicy crab roe stew that all adventurous eaters must try!
Adventurous eaters visiting Korea simply can’t miss this Korean national dish: spicy crab roe stew. The sweet, uniquely textured crab meat is incredibly satisfying, and the rich crab innards pair perfectly with rice. Locals love to scoop some plain rice into the crab shell so it absorbs the sweet, savory crab-infused soy sauce—then slurp it all up. Just hearing about it makes your mouth water!
Korean grilled sausages come in beef and pork varieties.
2. Grilled Sausage (Beef / Pork)
When in Korea, don't just stick to barbecue—insiders go for grilled sausages!
Tough, chewy pork or beef intestines are stir-fried on a stone grill along with spicy cabbage, leeks, and potatoes. As the temperature rises, the fat from the intestines renders out, filling the air with the irresistible aroma of grilled sausages that’ll have you drooling. For the best texture, grill the sausages until golden and crispy—you won't be able to stop at just one!
If you can't eat beef, look for a grilled sausage shop that serves only pork sausages—you can still enjoy this super tempting dish!
"One-Pot Chicken" is one of the must-eat dishes for Taiwanese travelers in Korea, where you can enjoy a rich and flavorful Korean chicken soup.
3. One-Pot Chicken
Had too much spicy, greasy fried or barbecued food? Time for a bowl of refreshing chicken soup!
A large iron pot holds a whole chicken, green onions, potatoes, and clear chicken broth. Garlic lovers shouldn’t forget to mix in the garlic paste provided by the restaurant—it takes the flavor to the next level. It’s a taste you won’t forget!
You can also add some rice cakes and, of course, a bowl of steamed rice. For the pros, the rice is added to the pot only when there’s mostly just broth left, cooking it into a porridge full of chicken essence. That’s how the insiders do it!
Pork soup rice is a specialty of Busan, South Korea, but Seoul also has 24-hour pork soup rice chains, making it a great option for breakfast or a late-night snack.
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