Korean food guide

Do You Pay at the Table or Counter in Korean Restaurants?

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International visitor paying by card at the counter of a Korean restaurant after finishing a meal

You have finished your meal at a restaurant in Korea, but no one brings a bill to your table. Should you wait for a server, take a receipt somewhere, or simply walk towards the entrance? At many Korean restaurants, customers pay at a counter near the entrance after eating. However, some places require payment before … Read more

Korean Food Is More Than Kimchi: A Practical Guide for First-Time Visitors

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Typical Korean barbecue table setting with side dishes, sauces and shared plates in a local restaurant

For many foreign visitors, Korean food begins long before they arrive in Korea. They may have seen characters eating ramyeon in a drama, watched videos of tteokbokki and Korean fried chicken, or tried kimchi, bibimbap or bulgogi in their own country. By the time they land in Seoul, Busan or Jeju, many already have a … Read more