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Dakgalbi

Dakgalbi also known as spicy stir fried chicken is one of the locals’ favourite specialty food. Based with gochujang (chilli pepper paste) sauce and pieces of diced chicken, which are then stir fried in a cast iron pan with various vegetables such as sweet potatoes, cabbage, perilla leaves and rice cake.

To end off the meal, order a bowl of fried rice when you are almost finished. The waiter will then mix the rice with the leftover sauce which is supposedly to be the best part of the meal!

Recommendation:
Myeongdong 1 Beonji Dakgalbi
7, Geumgang-ro 62beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Business Hours: 10:00-22:00
Tel: +82-33-250-3545

Makguksu

During the summer, cold noodle dishes are especially popular and a great substitution to heavy meals. Makgusu is very similar to Naengmyeon – the most famous cold noodle dish in Korea. The difference is cold buckwheat noodles are used in Makguksu which are slightly thicker and tougher. This dish is served with chilled beef or vegetable broth and can be customised based on your preference.

Recommendation:
Wonsori Makgusu
43-2, Wonso-ri, Bukbang-myeon, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do
Opening Hours : 11:00 - 20:00
Closed on the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
Reservation: +82-33-435-1373

Samgyetang

One of Korea’s most famous traditional dish is the ginseng chicken soup. Primarily, it consists of a whole young chicken that is filled with rice, garlic, jujube and ginseng. Despite the hot weather in the summer, Samgyetang is considered as of the top comfort food for Koreans during this season. Additionally, it is believed that eating samgyetang on these days would promote health.

In certain restaurants, this dish is accompanied with a complimentary shot of insam-ju (ginseng wine). Tosokchon Samgyetang is a highly reputable Korean ginseng chicken restaurant in Seoul. After visiting, you can head over to Gyeongbokgung palace which is located just five minutes away.

Recommendation:
Tosokchon Samgyetang
5, Jahamun-ro 5-gil Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening hours : 10:00 – 22:00
Tel: +82 2 737 7444

Korean Beef

Korean Beef (Han Woo) from Gangwon Province is widely sold and loved by the locals in Korea. Beef from this area is recognised as the finest in the country. The clean environment of the region played an important role in rearing such high-quality beef. Its tender-texture and flavour beats most imported beef in Korea. Gangwon-do Han Woo is also great for Korean barbeque!

Recommendation:
Daegwalnyeong Hanwoo Town
38 Olympic-ro, Daegwalnyeong-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do 25347, South Korea
Opening hours : 11:30 – 21:30
Tel: +82 33-332-000

Bibimbap

“Bibim” means mixing while “Bap” refers to the rice. The Korean rice dish is served in a hot stone pot with a bowl of rice topped with seasoned vegetables, Kimichi and Gochujang. Common additions would include sliced meat and a raw or fried egg. The dish is then stirred thoroughly just before eating.

There are different variations of Bibimbap in different regions of South Korea, with Jeonju, Jinju and Tongyeong versions being especially famous. In 2011, the dish was listed in the World's 50 most delicious foods readers' poll compiled by CNN Travel.

Recommendation:
Jeonju Yuhalmeoni Bibimbap
12-2, Bukchang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Operating Hours: 11:30-22:00 (Mon – Fri)
Tel: +82-2-752-9282

Patbingsu

Patbingsu is a popular Korean dessert made from shaved ice. Originally, the dessert started out as shaved ice with red bean paste. In contemporary culture, a variety of interesting flavours and types of bingsu were introduced. This includes sweet toppings such as chopped fruit, condensed milk and fruit syrup. Some of the popular flavour includes: Injeolmi (Korean rice cake), green tea and yogurt.

Recommendation:
Homilbat
4-77 Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 12:30 – 22:00
Closed on Tuesday
Tel: +82 2-392-5345

Dakgalbi

Dakgalbi also known as spicy stir fried chicken is one of the locals’ favourite specialty food. Based with gochujang (chilli pepper paste) sauce and pieces of diced chicken, which are then stir fried in a cast iron pan with various vegetables such as sweet potatoes, cabbage, perilla leaves and rice cake.

To end off the meal, order a bowl of fried rice when you are almost finished. The waiter will then mix the rice with the leftover sauce which is supposedly to be the best part of the meal!

Recommendation:
Myeongdong 1 Beonji Dakgalbi
7, Geumgang-ro 62beon-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do
Business Hours: 10:00-22:00
Tel: +82-33-250-3545

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