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.

Fresh namul

무생채 Musaengchae

A cold side dish of thin raw radish strips dressed with chili flakes, vinegar and sugar, eaten with rice.

Spice: Mild

Small dried anchovies stir-fried in a sweet soy glaze until crisp, served as a small side dish.

Spice: Not spicy

Cucumber pieces slit and stuffed with chili flakes, garlic and green onion or chives, served cold as a side dish.

Spice: Mild

Cooked namul

A small side dish of blanched spinach seasoned with sesame oil, garlic and salt, served with rice.

Spice: Not spicy