Food & Dining
Korean food is built around rice, banchan (the little side dishes) and bold fermented flavors like kimchi and gochujang. Meals are made to share, so a single order often lands with a whole table of plates around it.
This section covers what to order as a first-timer, how to eat like a local, and the regional specialties worth going out of your way for, whether you're in a Seoul market or a small countryside restaurant.
Guides in this section

Korean BBQ 101: How to order and grill
A comprehensive guide to ordering and grilling Korean BBQ, covering meat cuts, side dishes, grilling techniques, and dining etiquette.
Updated Jul 12, 2026

How to Eat Like a Local in Korea
The small table customs that make eating in Korea feel natural: sharing, free banchan refills, grilling, drinking etiquette and the few things to avoid.
Updated Jul 12, 2026

What to Order in Korea as a First-Timer
A first-timer's guide to Korean food: the dishes that are easy to love, how spicy they are, and how to order when you can't read the menu.
Updated Jul 11, 2026