
๐บ K-Dramas & K-Food: Iconic Korean Dishes Youโve Seen on Screen! ๐โจ (Part 1)
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K-dramas and K-movies arenโt just aboutย romance, action, and dramaโtheyโre also a visual feast of delicious Korean food! ๐ From comforting ramyeon nights to mouthwatering K-BBQ scenes, Korean cuisine plays a major role in storytelling, adding depth, nostalgia, and cultural authenticity.
If youโve ever watched a K-drama and thought, "I NEED to try that food!"โyouโre not alone! Hereโs a look at some legendary Korean dishes featured in hit dramas and movies, plus where you can try them yourself! ๐ฝโจ
๐ The Most Iconic K-Food Moments in K-Dramas & Movies
๐ฅ 1. Ramyeon (๋ผ๋ฉด) โ The Ultimate Comfort Food
๐ Seen in: Crash Landing on You, Whatโs Wrong with Secretary Kim?, The King: Eternal Monarch
๐ก 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 (Whatโs 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 Youโa flirty invitation that fans wonโt forget. ๐
๐ 2. Korean Fried Chicken (์นํจ) โ A Late-Night Must-Have
๐ Seen in: My Love from the Star, Vincenzo, Business Proposal
๐ก Vibes: Crunchy, crispy, K-food heaven
If K-dramas had a signature snack, it would be Korean fried chicken. ๐ Whether paired with beer ("chimaek" = chicken + maekju ๐บ) or eaten as a comfort food binge, K-dramas have made it impossible to resist.
๐ก My Love from the Star skyrocketed K-Fried Chickenโs international fame when Cheon Song-Yi made it her go-to comfort mealโand fans around the world followed!
๐ฅฉ 3. Korean BBQ (์ผ๊ฒน์ด) โ The Best Group Dining Experience
๐ Seen in: Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, Itaewon Class, Reply 1988
๐ก Vibes: Social, fun, sizzling on the grill
Nothing screams Korean food culture like sizzling pork belly (์ผ๊ฒน์ด) 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.
๐ก 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! ๐๐ฅ
๐ 4. Bibimbap (๋น๋น๋ฐฅ) โ Koreaโs Most Colorful Dish
๐ Seen in: Letโs Eat, Parasite, Hospital Playlist
๐ก Vibes: Healthy, vibrant, perfect mix of flavors
Bibimbap (๋น๋น๋ฐฅ), meaning "mixed rice," is one of Koreaโs most famous and visually appealing dishes. Itโs a colorful bowl of rice, veggies, egg, and spicy gochujang (red pepper paste), mixed together for the perfect bite.
๐ก In Parasite, the luxury version called "Ram-Don" (Jjapaguri with steak) became a viral sensation, showing how Korean food blends tradition with modern twists!
๐ฒ 5. Kimchi Jjigae (๊น์น์ฐ๊ฐ) โ The Ultimate Korean Stew
๐ Seen in: Hospital Playlist, Fight for My Way, Misaeng
๐ก Vibes: Warm, homey, nostalgic
If thereโs one dish that screams home-cooked comfort, itโs 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.
๐ก In Hospital Playlist, the friend group gathers over a pot of steaming kimchi jjigae, showcasing how this dish brings people together.
๐จ Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore even MORE must-try K-foods & how to recreate them at home! ๐๐ฝ #KDramaEats #MustTryKFood