K-Food in K-Dramas: The Dishes That Made Us All Hungry
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K-Food in K-Dramas: The Dishes That Made Us All Hungry
If you've spent any time watching Korean dramas, you know food isn't just something characters
eat – it's practically a supporting actor! At Numaru, we're passionate about the same dishes that make K-drama viewers pause mid-episode to check delivery apps. Let’s take a look at some of them!
Tteokbokki: Spicy Rice Cakes of Romance
These chewy rice cakes in spicy sauce have become one of the most Googled and copied recipes among K-drama fans. "Romance is a Bonus Book" features that unforgettable scene where Cha Eun-ho (Lee Jong-suk) and Kang Dan-i (Lee Na-young) share a kiss while enjoying rice cakes and fish cakes, linking this dish forever with romance. "Oh My Venus" also showcases tteokbokki as the ultimate comfort food, making it a must-try Korean dish for drama fans looking to eat like their favorite characters.
Korean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken and cold beer (chimaek) became an international sensation after Jun Ji-hyun's character in "My Love From The Stars" showed us the proper way to enjoy this perfect combo. The way she digs into that chicken in the restaurant scene... no wonder chimaek cravings went viral! The trend got even bigger when Lee Min-ho's character in "The King: Eternal Monarch" tried fried chicken for the first time. This scene was so popular that BBQ Chicken brand reportedly sold over 550,000 sets in just one month after the episode aired. Other dramas like "Crash Landing on You" and "Goblin – The Strange and Lonely God" have also featured memorable chicken scenes that had viewers reaching for their phones to place delivery orders..
Jjajangmyeon
These savory black bean noodles are the star in "Couple or Trouble" (also known as "Fantasy Couple"), where Jo Anna's obsession with jjajangmyeon made viewers wonder what made this amnesiac heiress constantly demand it like a kid begging for ice cream.
"Wok of Love" builds its whole story around Chinese-Korean cuisine. Chef Seo Poong (Lee Jun-Ho) seeks revenge by starting over in a small Chinese restaurant run by gangsters. The drama shows how a simple bowl of jjajangmyeon completely changes Dan Sae-Woo's (Jung Ryeo-Won) life after her fiancé leaves her on their wedding day.
Gimbap
In "Do Do Sol Sol La La Sol," kimbap creates a touching moment where the food-loving main character Goo Ra Ra connects with others as they make and share this dish together. Often compared to sushi but with distinctly Korean flavors, kimbap brings together simple ingredients in a delicious package. "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" took kimbap love to another level, as it was the favorite food of the lovable main character Woo Young-woo, played by Park Eun-bin. Her genuine joy when eating kimbap got countless new viewers interested in this Korean staple.
Korean BBQ
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" gives viewers a crash course in proper Korean BBQ eating. The "Bok Joo does K-BBQ 101" scene shows why this style of dining brings people together and creates so many memories.
In "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim," we loved watching Park Seo-joon struggling to learn how to cut and cook pork skin—showing just how much skill goes into proper Korean barbecue preparation.
Other dramas like "Be Melodramatic" and "Radio Romance" feature memorable K-BBQ scenes that highlight how this dining style creates the perfect setting for both celebrations and heart-to-heart conversations.
