📺 K-Dramas & K-Food: Iconic Korean Dishes You’ve Seen on Screen! 🍜✨ (Part 1)
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K-dramas and K-movies aren’t just about romance, action, and drama—they’re also a visual feast of delicious Korean food! 😋 From comforting ramyeon nights to mouthwatering K-BBQ scenes, Korean cuisine plays a major role in storytelling, adding depth, nostalgia, and cultural authenticity.
If you’ve ever watched a K-drama and thought, "I NEED to try that food!"—you’re not alone! Here’s a look at some legendary Korean dishes featured in hit dramas and movies, plus where you can try them yourself! 🍽✨
🍜 The Most Iconic K-Food Moments in K-Dramas & Movies
🔥 1. Ramyeon (라면) – The Ultimate Comfort Food
💚 Seen in: Crash Landing on You, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?, The King: Eternal Monarch
💡 Vibes: Late-night cravings, cozy moments, unexpected romance
Korean instant noodles (ramyeon) are a K-drama staple. Whether it's a CEO awkwardly eating cup noodles (What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?), or a couple sharing a steaming bowl in a tiny shop, ramyeon is pure comfort food magic. Not to mention the legendary "Do you want to eat ramyeon?" line from Crash Landing on You—a flirty invitation that fans won’t forget. 😉
🍗 2. Korean Fried Chicken (치킨) – A Late-Night Must-Have
💚 Seen in: My Love from the Star, Vincenzo, Business Proposal
💡 Vibes: Crunchy, crispy, K-food heaven
If K-dramas had a signature snack, it would be Korean fried chicken. 🍗 Whether paired with beer ("chimaek" = chicken + maekju 🍺) or eaten as a comfort food binge, K-dramas have made it impossible to resist.
💡 My Love from the Star skyrocketed K-Fried Chicken’s international fame when Cheon Song-Yi made it her go-to comfort meal—and fans around the world followed!
🥩 3. Korean BBQ (삼겹살) – The Best Group Dining Experience
💚 Seen in: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, Itaewon Class, Reply 1988
💡 Vibes: Social, fun, sizzling on the grill
Nothing screams Korean food culture like sizzling pork belly (삼겹살) on a tabletop grill. K-dramas have perfected the BBQ scene, where characters bond over juicy, smoky meat, dipping it in ssamjang (spicy paste) and wrapping it in lettuce.
💡 In Reply 1988, family and friends gather around a BBQ table, showing how food brings people together. Meanwhile, Itaewon Class highlights modern Korean BBQ culture, making it a must-try for any foodie! 🍖🔥
🍚 4. Bibimbap (비빔밥) – Korea’s Most Colorful Dish
💚 Seen in: Let’s Eat, Parasite, Hospital Playlist
💡 Vibes: Healthy, vibrant, perfect mix of flavors
Bibimbap (비빔밥), meaning "mixed rice," is one of Korea’s most famous and visually appealing dishes. It’s a colorful bowl of rice, veggies, egg, and spicy gochujang (red pepper paste), mixed together for the perfect bite.
💡 In Parasite, the luxury version called "Ram-Don" (Jjapaguri with steak) became a viral sensation, showing how Korean food blends tradition with modern twists!
🍲 5. Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개) – The Ultimate Korean Stew
💚 Seen in: Hospital Playlist, Fight for My Way, Misaeng
💡 Vibes: Warm, homey, nostalgic
If there’s one dish that screams home-cooked comfort, it’s kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew). A rich, spicy, and deeply satisfying dish made with aged kimchi, tofu, pork, and broth, this stew appears in nearly every K-drama with a home-cooked meal scene.
💡 In Hospital Playlist, the friend group gathers over a pot of steaming kimchi jjigae, showcasing how this dish brings people together.
🚨 Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore even MORE must-try K-foods & how to recreate them at home! 😋🍽 #KDramaEats #MustTryKFood