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Tteok-galbi are juicy patties of minced beef seasoned like galbi and grilled until glazed and caramelized. The name comes from the way the meat is pounded

Hoedeopbap is a vibrant bowl of fresh raw fish over rice and crisp, shredded vegetables, mixed at the table with a tangy, spicy chojang sauce. It is a favo

Agujjim is a fiery, saucy braise of tender monkfish and a mountain of crunchy soybean sprouts. It is a specialty of the port city of Masan, where it has be

Japchae is a festive, colorful dish of glossy noodles tossed with beef, spinach, carrots, mushrooms and egg, all seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil. It

Jeonbok beoteo-gui is abalone pan-grilled in sizzling butter with garlic until golden and tender. It is one of the most popular ways to eat abalone on Jeju

Saengseon-jeon are delicate pieces of white fish dipped in egg and pan-fried until golden. They are a must on Korean holiday tables, stacked beside other j

Samgyeopsal is Korea’s favorite barbecue: thick slices of unmarinated pork belly grilled until golden and crisp, then wrapped in lettuce with garlic, kimch

Jeyuk-bokkeum is thinly sliced pork stir-fried in a fiery, sweet gochujang sauce with onions and scallions. It is one of the most popular lunch specials in

Bossam is tender pork belly simmered with aromatics until meltingly soft, then sliced and wrapped in cabbage leaves with spicy radish salad and salted shri

Jeju’s famous black pork is grilled in thick, juicy slabs and dipped in meljeot, a bubbling, salty anchovy sauce warmed right on the grill. The combination