If you travel for food, there are some must-try dishes and foods while staying in Seoul or in other parts of Korea.

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My recent trip to Seoul was short but satisfying; I was able to enjoy all the must-eats listed below and a few of the modern street foods.

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1, Korean BBQ

Undoubtedly, the most popular Korean dish and something you have to eat at least once. There are many Korean BBQ restaurants in Seoul so it can be overwhelming to decide where to eat.Some BBQ restaurants specialize in pork belly instead of beef. Whatever the meat, the flavor is the best when cooked over charcoal fire instead of on gas grill.

2, Kalguksu (Korean Knife Cut Noodle Soup)

Kalguksu is a handmade, knife cut noodle soup dish. Noodles are served in clear yet flavorful broth with other ingredients such as vegetables, mandu(Korean dumplings) and seaweed. The noodles are made with wheat flour and have bouncy texture. Unlike majority of other Korean dishes, Kalguksu is not spicy.

3, Braised Hairtail Fish Stew (Galchi Jorim)

Hairtail fish(belt fish), daikon radish and green onions are cooked in spicy, saucy broth. The daikon radish soaks up the delicious flavors of the broth. It originated from Jeju island and now available throughout Korea. Rice is a must with this dish.

4, Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Mandu are dumplings with ground pork, beef, shrimp, and kimchee inside. They are pan-fried, deep- fried, steamed or boiled. They are served alone or in soup dishes. The dipping sauce is often a mixture of soy sauce and vinegar.

5, Korean Pancakes (Pajeon)

Korean pancakes are savory pancakes made with various ingredients. Vegetables such as scallions, kimchee, and seafood are mixed in egg and flour batter and then pan-fried and served with a dipping sauce. The are many variations of this dish.

6, Kimbap (Korean Sushi Roll)

Kimbap is Korean version of a sushi roll though the rice is plain white rice instead of sushi rice(rice mixed with rice vinegar and sugar). Rice, vegetables and sometimes a small amount of meat is wrapped in a sheet of seaweed and rolled. The top of the seaweed is brushed with some sesame oil and sprinkled with sesame seed for extra flavor and crunch.

7, Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

A young chicken stuffed with rice, garlic, jujube(Korean dates) and ginseng is boiled in a broth. This is another non-spicy dish and is considered to have health benefits.