5 Most Popular Korean Foods You Must Try

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

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Kimchi

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Kimchi is a spicy, crunchy side dish made up of fermented vegetables with cabbage as its main ingredient.

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Bibimbap

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Red rice cakes

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Red rice cakes locally known as tteokbokki is a traditional Korean street food. It is a popular snack.

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Korean stew

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Kimbap or Gimbap

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