Koreans' favorite foods consistently rank high, including kimchi stew , doenjang stew , bulgogi , kimchi , bibimbap , and samgyeopsal . Depending on age and occasion, a variety of other dishes, including tteokbokki, chicken, naengmyeon, kalguksu, and gimbap, are also popular. While Korean food generally accounts for a large portion of stews, grilled dishes, and snacks, rice bowls have recently become increasingly popular as a dining-out menu.
1. Consistently popular menu (stew/soup)
* kimchi soup: The most popular signature menu.
* soy bean paste soup: Along with kimchi stew, it is considered a soul food of Koreans.
* Sundubu jjigae, budae jjigae, gamjatang, seolleongtang, kalguksu, and kongguksu are also consistently loved.
2. Koreans' representative dining menu (grilled/meat)
* Bulgogi: A representative Korean food loved by people of all ages.
* Samgyeopsal: It is also ranked as the number one favorite menu item among Koreans when eating out.
* Galbi (grilled/steamed), dakgalbi, bossam, etc. are also popular .
3. Convenience foods and snacks
* Tteokbokki: A national snack loved by people of all ages and genders.
* Kimbap: A convenient food that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.
* Japchae: Popular as a banquet food or as a side dish.
4. Other popular menus
4-1) Ilbinsik
* Bibimbap: A representative traditional food that is healthy and delicious.
* Chicken: Korean
4-2) A regular menu for late-night snacks and company dinners.
* Naengmyeon, Jjamppong: Summer delicacies, popular as a menu item when eating out.
* Pajeon, Kimchijeon: Foods that come to mind on rainy days.
5. Trend Change Koreans Love Food, Comparision of 2004/2014/2019
note : This information has been referred to Korea Gallup Report which was released on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | Inquiries: 02-3702-2571/2621/2622
