콩나물국밥 Kongnamulgukbap
A hot soybean sprout soup with rice in the bowl, often eaten in the morning or after drinking.
Spice: Mild
Occasion
Everyday Korean dishes
Ordinary meals Koreans eat on any day of the week, at home or in casual restaurants.
- 58 dishes
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
Alcohol
막걸리 Makgeolli
A cloudy, milky-white rice wine low in alcohol, usually shaken before pouring and often drunk with Korean pancakes.
Spice: Not spicy
Soup
미역국 Miyeokguk
A light soup of soft seaweed and beef, eaten with rice and often served on birthdays.
Spice: Not spicy
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
멸치볶음 Myeolchibokkeum
Small dried anchovies stir-fried in a sweet soy glaze until crisp, served as a small side dish.
Spice: Not spicy
낙지볶음 Nakjibokkeum
Small octopus stir-fried in a red chili sauce, eaten over rice or as food with drinks.
Spice: Hot
오이소박이 Oisobagi
Cucumber pieces slit and stuffed with chili flakes, garlic and green onion or chives, served cold as a side dish.
Spice: Mild
Korean ramen
라면 Ramyeon
Instant noodles boiled in a spicy red broth, often eaten at snack bars as a quick meal.
Spice: Medium