10 Korean Dishes You'll Crave After Watching Kdrama

Kdrama or Korean Dramas has been popular in the Philippines for decades. Besides the good storylines and beautiful characters, one more thing that draws our attention to these shows is food.

Here are 10 mouthwatering food items you'll crave for after binge-watching Kdramas. 

Korean Fried Chicken

Where you’ve seen it: The King: Eternal Monarch, Crash Landing On You 

What makes Korean fried chicken different? It’s not only crunchy but also has a sweet glaze. This dish is perfect with a bottle or two of ice-cold beer. 

Odeng (Fish Cake) 

Where you’ve seen it: Weightlifting Fairy, Hi Bye Mama 

(photo courtesy: aminoapps.com)

A popular Korean street food, odeng is made from fish paste, wheat flour, carrots, onion, salt, sugar, and other ingredients. It can be in skewers or eaten as a side dish. 

Egg Drop

Where you’ve seen it: Hospital Playlist

(photo courtesy: TVN)

We bet that once you see how buttery the toast and fluffy the eggs look like, you’ll be curious how Egg Drop’s sandwiches taste like. 

Jajangmyeon

Where you’ve seen it: Coffee Prince, Couple or Trouble

(photo courtesy: KOCOWA TV)

Jajangmyeon is a beloved noodle dish of not only adults but also kids in Korea. 

Instant Ramen

Where you’ve seen it: My Love From the Star, Reply 1988

(photo courtesy: TVN)

Why is instant ramen popular all over the world? Aside from being easy to cook and tasty, you can throw in any added ingredients you want, like veggies, meat, or cheese. 

Samgyeopsal

Where you’ve seen it: My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, Weightlifting Fairy, Fight for My Way

(photo courtesy: KBS World)

Even in the Phillippines, many are obsessed with samgyeopsal or grilled meat. Like in Kdramas, it’s best enjoyed with friends or colleagues. It’s also often paired with soju. 

Kimchi Fried Rice

Where you’ve seen it: Coffee Prince, Crash Landing On You

(photo courtesy: Viu)

You can eat kimchi fried rice alone or add some bulgogi to make it tastier. Top it off with a fried egg and devour while it’s hot. 

Bungeoppang 

Where you’ve seen it: Reply 1988, Encounter, Legend of the Blue Sea

(photo courtesy: soompi.com)

A well-known Korean winter snack, bungeoppang is a fish pastry filled with sweetened red bean. While it’s usually sold in the streets, it can also be made at home or purchase from supermarkets.  

Tteokbokki

Where you’ve seen it: My Name Is Kim Sam Soon, Weightlifting Fairy

(photo courtesy: KOCOWA TV)

Spicy stirfried rice cakes or tteokbokki is another famous Korean rice cake. It’s also typically available in food stalls and best go with soju. 

Mandu

Where you’ve seen it: When the Camellia Blooms

(photo courtesy: dramabeans.com)

Mandu can be fried, boiled, or steamed. These Korean dumplings are typically filled with ground meat, scallions, and cabbage. 

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