From a market snack to a shared restaurant meal, start with what you would like to eat and how to order it.
Ordering Tteokbokki in Korea: Spice, Rice Cakes and Broth
Get to know tteokbokki’s spice, rice or wheat cakes, fish cake and broth, with ordering tips for stalls and restaurants where you cook at the table.
Read guideBibimbap or Dolsot Bibimbap? Choose the Bowl and Check the Ingredients
Compare regular and stone-bowl bibimbap, learn how to ask for gochujang on the side, and check the meat, egg, broth and seasonings used in your dish.
Read guideHow to Order Korean BBQ: Servings, Minimum Orders and the Grill
Learn how to read Korean BBQ serving sizes and ask about minimum orders, who does the cooking, and extras. Includes tips for handling raw meat at the table.
Read guide
Korean Food for Beginners: What to Order and What to Expect
Get to know bibimbap, bulgogi, gimbap, and tteokbokki, with tips to help you order your first meals in South Korea.
Read guide