🍽️ What You Have to Eat When Visiting Korea — My Comfort Food List

#falladventures Korea is full of amazing things to see, but honestly… the food is half the experience. And in autumn or winter, when the air is cold and the nights get chilly, these dishes taste even better. Here’s what you must eat when you come to Korea — warm, comforting, and absolutely unforgettable. 🇰🇷✨ ⸻ 🍢 1. Eomuk (Fish Cake Skewers) Nothing feels more “Korea” than standing at a street stall, holding a steaming cup of fish-cake broth. It’s salty, warm, comforting — perfect for cold evenings. You can find it everywhere: Myeongdong, Hongdae, Insadong, even tiny alleys. ⸻ 🥘 2. Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake) Crispy edges, soft center, lots of green onions, and chunks of seafood. Dip it in soy sauce + vinegar and enjoy with warm makgeolli. It’s especially good on chilly or rainy days. Hwadam Forest even has a famous pajeon restaurant (super crowded but super good!). ⸻ 🍲 3. Jeonju Bibimbap If you go to Jeonju, you must eat the original bibimbap. Colorful vegetables, warm rice, perfect seasoning — it tastes clean, healthy, and comforting. Mix everything well and enjoy with all the banchan they bring out. ⸻ 🍰 4. Korean Desserts & Sweet Bakes Korean cafés are on another level. Soft cakes, sweet breads, milk-cream pastries, seasonal desserts (like chestnut cakes in autumn). Everything tastes even better when you’re tired from walking all day. ⸻ 🍵 5. A Hot Matcha Latte at Night There’s something magical about drinking a hot matcha latte in Korea on a cold night. The streets are quiet, the wind is crisp, and that warm, earthy taste feels like a hug. Seongsu, Hongdae, and Ikseon-dong all have amazing matcha cafés. ⸻ ✨ Why these foods matter They’re not just delicious — they’re part of the experience. Warm broth on cold nights, crispy pancakes after long walks, sweet cakes in cozy cafés… Korea’s food adds comfort to every moment of the trip. Eat well, stay warm, and enjoy every bite. 🇰🇷💛 ⸻ #koreanfood #koreatravel #foodinkorea #autumninkorea #winterinkorea #musttryfood #koreanstreetfood #seoulfoodie #travelmoment #slowtravelasia#seoulspots