동치미 Dongchimi
A water kimchi of radish in clear, cold brine, served as a side dish.
Spice: Not spicy
Served as
Korean side dishes (banchan)
Small dishes that come with a meal without ordering. Refills are usually free, and the whole table shares them.
- 13 dishes
어묵볶음 Eomukbokkeum
Thin strips of fish cake stir-fried with vegetables in a sweet soy sauce, served as a small side dish.
Spice: Not spicy
Braised in sauce
감자조림 Gamjajorim
Small potato pieces simmered in a sweet soy sauce glaze, served as a side dish with rice.
Spice: Not spicy
Grilled
김 Gim
Thin sheets of dried seaweed brushed with oil, salted and toasted, used to wrap bites of rice.
Spice: Not spicy
계란찜 Gyeranjjim
Beaten eggs steamed with water or broth in a pot until soft and puffy, served hot as a side dish.
Spice: Not spicy
계란말이 Gyeranmari
A thick omelet rolled in layers with chopped vegetables, sliced and served as a side dish.
Spice: Not spicy
김치 Kimchi
Fermented vegetables, most often napa cabbage, seasoned with chili and salted seafood and served as a side dish.
Spice: Mild
깍두기 Kkakdugi
Cubes of radish fermented with chili flakes, garlic and salted shrimp, served as a side dish with soups.
Spice: Mild
Cooked namul
콩나물무침 Kongnamulmuchim
Blanched soybean sprouts seasoned with sesame oil, garlic and salt, often with chili flakes, served cold as a side dish.
Spice: Mild