I've put together a list of classic Korean foods and drinks that always pop up in K-dramas, movies, and other Korean entertainment. There’s a little bit of everything – from sweet to savory, and even a section with vegan versions! These are the go-to...
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Signature Dishes & Street Food
Noodles & Stews
Banchan
Drinks
Others
Vegan
Signature Dishes & Street Food
Korean Fried Chicken is often paired with beer (chimaek, 치맥). It frequently appears in K-dramas like Crash Landing on You or the popular movie Extreme Job.
Korean Fried Chicken (치킨)
Korean BBQ is a classic dish you'll always see in K-dramas and movies!
Korean BBQ (고기구이)
A traditional Korean dish made of steamed rice topped with vegetables, a fried egg, and gochujang (red chili paste). It's mixed together before eating.
Bibimbap (비빔밥)
This dish is very popular in Korea and a common sight in K-dramas. In recent years, it gained even more international attention thanks to the drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo!
Gimbap (김밥)
Spicy rice cake dish you’ll always see in casual street food scenes.
Tteokbokki (떡볶이)
Skewered rice cakes grilled and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Tteok-kkochi (떡꼬치)
A popular Korean street food—hot dogs coated in batter, deep-fried, and often topped with potato, ketchup, or cheese.
Corn dog (핫도그)
A famous product placement spot for egg sandwiches—but here’s a homemade recipe!
Egg Drop Sandwich (에그드랍 샌드위치)
A street food classic—fish-shaped bread with red bean filling.
Bungeoppang (붕어빵)
Noodles & Stews
Korean noodles are super popular in Korea, and you’ll spot them all the time in K-dramas! With so many flavors and ways to enjoy them, they’re a must-try.
Ramyun (라면)
Cold noodles, typically featured in summer scenes.
Naengmyeon (냉면)
Another K-drama classic—black bean noodles.
Jjajangmyeon (짜장면)
Spicy kimchi stew, the go-to comfort food. So many cozy family dinners feature this dish.
Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개)
A spicy soft tofu stew, is a comforting dish often featured in Itaewon Class.
Korean soft tofu stew (순두부찌개)
The ultimate winter street food, seen in so many dramas.
Korean fishcake stew (어묵탕)
Budae jjigae, also known as Army Base Stew, is a hearty, spicy dish made with a mix of meat, tofu, kimchi, and instant noodles.
Budaejjigae (부대찌개)
Banchan
Banchan (반찬) are small side dishes served with Korean meals, typically consisting of a variety of vegetables, pickled items, and fermented foods.
A side dish often seen in lunchbox scenes or family dinners in dramas.
Korean Egg Roll - Gyeran Mari (계란말이)
Recipes for 8 different banchan.
8 Korean side dishes Banchan | SOULFOOD
More banchan recipes.
5 Ways to Enjoy Korean Breakfast Side Dishes BANCHAN
Drinks
Traditional rice wine often shared in emotional or celebratory drinking scenes.
Makgeolli (막걸리)
The cute drink that has appeared in countless K-dramas, like Hospital Playlist or Boys Over Flowers.
Banana milk (바나나우유)
The trendy coffee drink K-drama characters love to sip.
Iced Americano (아이스 아메리카노)
The ultimate Korean drink, this alcoholic beverage is always present in K-dramas and K-movies.
Soju (소주)
Others
Ever noticed how characters drink those vitamin or ginseng packets in dramas?
Korean Red Ginseng (홍삼)
A traditional Korean honey cookie, it gained international fame thanks to Alchemy of Souls.
Yakgwa (약과)
The legendary snack—chocolate-coated with a marshmallow filling.
Korean Chocolate Pie
Not a Korean brand but super popular—it’s that famous coffee candy you see in so many dramas.
Kopico (코피코)
Vegan
Here are some classic Korean dishes, but with a vegan twist!
Tteokbokki (떡볶이)
5 Easy Ways to Cook Korean Rice Cakes 🌶🔥💥 • VEGAN KOREAN STREET FOOD TTEOKBOKKI (떡볶이)
Isaac Toast (이삭토스트)
Vegan Korean Isaac Toast 이삭토스트 🥪
A popular Korean dish made with stir-fried glass noodles, and vegetables, all tossed in a sweet-savory sauce.
Japchae (잡채)
Jjajangmyeon (짜장면)
This Jajangmyeon Recipe will have you FEELING SAUCEY
Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개)
The BEST Hi Protein Vegan Kimchi Jjigae
Gyeran Mari (계란말이)
How to Make Gyerranmari, A Korean Style Omelet | In The Kitchen With The Korean Vegan