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Getting To Know The Gasto Culture Of Seoul

No other city can introduce you to South Korean cuisine better than the  country’s capital city. Eatagram invites you to take a gourmet tour around Seoul.

Seoul, a thriving business and cultural centre of South Korea, beckons tourists with its beautiful mountain views, ancient pagodas, and unparalleled dining experiences.

So, what should you try first as you set foot in Seoul? We absolutely recommend bibimbap, or "mixed rice”. This centuries-old specialty features steamed rice with an assortment of vegetables, red chili paste, beef, and tofu. In Seoul, they serve bibimbap with a raw or fried egg on top. It’s better to mix it all well before enjoying bibimbap. 

If you’re a fan of fermented food, you definitely should try kimchi. This iconic Korean specialty is a go-to side dish.Kimchi comes with various vegetables spiced with chili peppers and garlic. Cabbage and carrot kimchi are the most popular variations in Seoul.

Street food lovers will feel at home in Seoul. The city’s stalls offer spicy tteokbokki and sweet pancakes called hotteok. If you love rice, be sure to savor gimbap, seaweed-wrapped rice rolls, which taste like Japanese sushi.

As the Japanese Sea and the East China Sea provide the country with a wealth of daily fresh catches, seafood is a staple of the local diet. If you’re a seafood lover, taste odeng, delicate fish cake skewers served in a rich broth. Absolutely worth trying!

Seoul is a paradise on earth for every foodie with an affection for BBQ. If you’re a BBQ enthusiast, take your time and indulge in bulgogi or galbi, spicy and delicate grilled beef dishes. Those delicacies taste better with a dipping sauce or a side of kimchi.

When it comes to the traditional drinks of Seoul, be sure to try soju and makgeolli. Soju is a rice liquor, while makgeolli is a milky rice wine. Makgeolli is typically served in a traditional bowl-shaped cup. Here’s to your gastronomic adventure in Seoul!

We promise, you’ll fall in love with Seoul.

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