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Fun fact: Did you know that there are over 100 different types of kimchis in Korea? Yep, so that should tell you that food is something they pride about. In recent years, South Korea's cuisine has evolved due to its complex interaction of the natural environment and cultural trends.

Largely based on rice, vegetables, and meat, Korean meals have a lot to offer in the culinary world and have a wide range of health benefits that are quite impressive.

That's why when Drew Arellano visited South Korea's capital city Seoul, he couldn't help but try out the different zesty flavors the country has to offer.

If that hasn't convinced you yet, we've listed out the five must-try dishes in Seoul, South Korea as featured in Biyahe Ni Drew.

1. Gejang

Dating from the ancient period of the Joseon Dynasty in South Korea, gejang is a Korean cuisine made by marinating fresh raw crabs in either soy sauce or chili pepper powder. The term consists of two words: “ge” meaning “a crab,” and “jang” meaning “condiment” in Korean.

Historically, a very salty soy sauce brine was used as a way of preserving the crabs for a long time. Nowadays, gejang is enjoyed for its delicious savory taste, so fresh crabs are marinated in a mild soy sauce-based brine and usually eaten within a few days.

There are two popular kinds in Korea namely: ganjang gejang which is soy sauce-based and yangnyeom gejang, its spicy version.

2. Gyeran-ppang

Gyeran-ppang is a warm street snack sold throughout South Korea. It is characterized by its fluffy, oblong-shaped loaf of bread that is both sweet and savory thanks to its whole egg inside the pancake dough mixture.

Common toppings for Gyeran-ppang are chopped parsley, cheese, and diced ham.

3. Roasted Lobsters with Cheese

Probably the most expensive of the bunch is Korea's famous Grilled Cheese Lobster found in the streets of Myeongdong.

This indulgent snack is perfect for seafood and cheese lovers because it combines fresh lobsters with cheese that is roasted to perfection, making it a must-try.

4. Dakkochi

Dakkochi is another popular street food snack that is composed of grilled chicken on a stick. It's often coated with a thick, sticky, and addictive sauce that'll have food lovers asking for another serving. Some sauces are sweet and salty and some are sweet and spicy.

5. Bungeo-ppang

Bungeo-ppang is the Korean name for the popular Japanese fish-shaped pastry taiyaki.

This popular Winter snack is stuffed with sweetened red bean paste and is grilled on an appliance similar to a waffle iron but with a fish-shaped mold. Aside from the red bean paste, many bunggeo-ppangs are often filled with pastry cream, pizza toppings, and chocolate.

Did your mouth water from all these Korean food? Check out Drew Arellano's trip to Seoul, South Korea for more food choices:

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