SOUTH KOREA'S BEST BITES

🇰🇷 Must-Try Korean Snacks and Desserts (And Where to Find Them)
Korean snacks go beyond just trendy — they’re seriously tasty.

Korea has mastered the art of snacking. Whether it’s something spicy with crunch, sweet and chewy, or cold and creamy, Korean snacks hit the spot in unique ways. Here’s a list of popular Korean chips, sweets, and icy treats — and where you can get them.

🍟 Popular Korean Snacks

Honey Butter Chips
These thin potato chips are buttery, sweet, and salty all at once. Super famous in Korea — they’ve even caused shortages. You’ll find them in Korean marts or online, and yes, they live up to the hype.

Tteokbokki Chips
Spicy, sweet, and shaped like little rice cakes. These taste just like the actual street food version — minus the heat. Perfect if you want a little kick.

Gim (Roasted Seaweed Snacks)
Thin, crispy seaweed sheets that are lightly salted or flavored with sesame oil. Light, healthy-ish, and super addictive.

Jjajangmyeon Snacks
Crunchy snacks that taste just like Korea’s black bean noodles. Slightly sweet and savory, with a hint of that deep umami flavor.

Shrimp Crackers (Saewookkang)
One of Korea’s oldest snacks — light, crunchy chips with a shrimpy, salty taste. It’s a love-it-or-leave-it kind of thing, but definitely worth a try.

🍡 Sweet Korean Treats

Pepero
Chocolate-dipped biscuit sticks, often filled or coated with almonds, cookie crumbs, or strawberry. Korea’s answer to Pocky — and the star of “Pepero Day” every November 11.

Bungeoppang
A fish-shaped pastry filled with red bean or custard. Crispy on the outside, soft and warm inside. You’ll find them from street vendors in colder seasons.

Injeolmi
Chewy rice cakes coated in roasted soybean powder. Mildly sweet, nutty, and very traditional. You might see it in cafes or frozen packs in Korean supermarkets.

Melona Bars
Ice cream bars in fruity flavors like melon, mango, or banana. Super creamy and refreshing — a cult favorite for a reason.

Yakgwa
A honey-glazed fried cookie made from wheat flour, ginger, and sesame oil. Dense, sweet, and usually served during Korean holidays.

🛒 Where to Buy Korean Snacks

• Locally: Korean grocery stores like H Mart, Assi, or SM Hypermarket (in PH).

• Online: Shopee, Lazada, YesStyle, Amazon, or snack box sites like SnackFever or SeoulBox.

• In Korea: Try convenience stores like GS25, CU, or 7-Eleven. They’re snack heavens.

🎉 Final Bite

Korean snacks are full of surprises — sweet and salty combos, chewy textures, and rich flavors packed into tiny packages. Whether you're watching a K-drama or just looking for something new to munch on, there's always a Korean treat worth trying.

So stock up, snack smart, and don’t be afraid to try that seaweed chip. You just might love it. 😄