A favorite dish of Koreans that is both delicious and good value Crispy Fried Chicken and a Glass of Beer

Fried Chicken with Shishito Peppers and Dried Anchovies

Chicken and Beer or Drinks

Fried Chicken Dipped in Sauce

Koreans have an extraordinary love for fried chicken. Fried chicken has long been a food for the soul and a leading dish in Korea’s dining culture. A Korean food consumer survey was conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2021 found that among 8,500 locals in 16 major cities worldwide, Korean-style fried chicken had emerged as the most preferred Korean dish among those who had experienced Korean cuisine. Korean-style fried chicken embraced ingredients like red chili paste and soy sauce which gives it a unique Korean flavor. As consumer preferences and tastes diversify, fried chicken dishes have been evolving across boundaries. In Korea’s specialty restaurant brands, menu items with exciting names have been released like Garlic Soy Fried Chicken, Ttaengcho Mayo Fried Chicken, Carbonara Fried Chicken, Fried Chicken with Shishito Peppers and Anchovy, and Spicy Seasoned Fried Chicken (Gomawo Chicken), attracting much attention and popularity just from the curiosity of their flavors. The Fried Chicken with Shishito Peppers and Anchovy, in particular has received acclaim for its unconventional approach of incorporating dried chili peppers and anchovies into the ingredients which are normally used in side dishes in Korea.

Additionally, a must-try food for visitors to Korea is “Chimaek”. It’s a word created by combining the Korean words for fried chicken and beer. This particular dish represents how fried chicken and beer have become fused in Korean culture. The crispy exterior and juicy chicken meat is a great combination to naturally enhance the flavors and enjoyment of beer. Nothing beats a hot summer night with a crispy piece of fried chicken and a cold beer.

Pork backbone stew has captivated the tastebuds of millennials and Generation Z. Have a Shot of Soju With Spicy and Hearty Broth

A Company Dinner Regular Menu Item: Pork Backbone Stew

Pork backbone stew contains potatoes, pork backbone, and pork neck bones. You can enjoy eating fluffy potatoes and peeling the meat off of the bones, along with a spicy and savory broth that naturally complements rice. A variety of ingredients go into the stew. Along with the main ingredients, it also contains kimchi cabbages, perilla leaves, perilla powder, enoki mushrooms, scallions, and hand-pulled dough to create a rich broth. The moment the hot and spicy broth enters your mouth, you automatically think of soju. Each ingredient has a distinct taste and they all come together to create harmony. A favorite dish of fathers, pork backbone stew has captivated the palates of millennials and generation Z with its familiar and comforting flavors. It has secured its place as a popular choice among these groups.

A light broth with no greasiness A Shot of Soju with a Rich and Clear Ox Bone Broth

Ox Bone Soup and Thin Noodles

An Excellent Soup with a Rich and Milky Broth: Ox Bone Soup

An Excellent Soup with a Rich and Milky Broth: Ox Bone Soup

The broth of an ox bone soup is made with the head of a cow, intestines, bones, and other ingredients, and is cooked until the broth becomes rich and milky. It’s a major dish of Seoul and an indispensable part of Korean cuisine. It takes long hours of simmering the cow bones to create the broth and turn it into a delicacy. The soup's flavors are enhanced by adding thinly sliced green onions and sprinkling salt or pepper to add to the taste. There’s no set way to eat it, but people commonly start by eating the noodles and meat (brisket or flank) first, and then they add rice to the remaining broth. Also, adding diced radish kimchi, kimchi, and kimchi juice to the broth will give it a tangy taste to enhance the flavor. It’s a sought-after dish for those looking for something high in protein while being health-conscious. You can enjoy other variations like offal soup, oxtail soup, ox knee soup, and boiled beef slices along with it.