Discover the homemade food of South Korea
Here are some of the best home-cooked dishes that you don’t typically find in restaurants. View our hosts below with whom you can share these authentic South Korean foods.
- Ssam bulgogi
Pork or beef slivers marinated in maesilchung (Korean plum sauce), gochujang (pepper paste) and a soy sesame sauce, stir-fried and eaten in lettuce wraps
- Kimchijeon
Soft and savory pancakes with crispy edges filled with crunchy kimchi, a Korean side dish of fermented cabbage
- Doenjang-jjigae
Traditional stew made with Korean soybean paste and vegetables, seafood or dubu (tofu)
- Japchae
A popular dish served at Korean parties, japchae is a glass noodle dish stir fried in sesame oil with thinly sliced mushrooms, vegetables and beef
Traveling Spoon Experiences in South Korea
Taste ssam bulgogi, kimchijeon, doenjang-jjigae, japchae and other authentic South Korean dishes with our Traveling Spoon hosts across South Korea.
A delightful homecooked dinner in Seoul Enjoy dishes like japchae and tangpyongchae (a mung bean noodle salad with beef) with host Jinkyoung in her contemporary Seoul apartment. Book your private experience today. Learn more.
Authentic Korean meal in Seoul Explore South Korean cuisine with host Boyoon in Seoul. You can expect mouthwatering renditions of dishes like ssam bulgogi. Book your private experience today. Learn more.
Traditional Korean cuisine in Seoul Jessie has always admired her mother’s ability to cook authentic South Korean food. She developed her mom’s passion for food, creating dishes like japchae. Book your private experience today. Learn more.