Best Winter Korean Street Food in Myeongdong

Discover the mouthwatering delights of Korean Winter street food, where every bite tells a vibrant tale of flavor and tradition.
 

1. Egg bread 계란방

Price:  1500~2500 won each

This one is my personal favorite. Imagine a cozy egg and bread duet, baked together in a perfect harmony of flavors. It's like breakfast and a hug got together at a Korean street stall. 

 

2. Hotteok 호떡

Price: 500~1500 won each

Alright, folks, meet the Korean pancake with a sweet secret. It's like a crispy cuddle on the outside, but when you take a bite, it's like a warm surprise party in your taste buds. A little bit of sweet syrupy goodness oozes out, and nuts and seeds give it a crunchy texture.
This also comes in several versions like the inflated crispy hotteok with cinammon and sugar, a hotteok filled with cheese, or hotteok filled with Japchae.

 

3. Odeng / Omuk 오뎅/오묵

Price: 700~1500 won each stick

Fish meets stick in this Korean street food spectacle. This might be one of the more iconic Korean Streetfoods, as it often appears in k-dramas. Generally the taste is very mild, and the texture is soft and spongy. Think of it like seafood on a stick, gliding through a sea of savory broth. 

 

4. Tteokbokki 떡볶이

Price: 3000~4000 won per serving

Tteokboki is another iconic streetfood item. Sweet-spicy, chewy, and oh-so-addictive. Tteokbokki is like a spicy party in your mouth, with rice cakes that bounce around like they've got moves to show off. Just when you thought things couldn't get spicier, this dish enters the chat.

But if you are not into spice, you can try alternatives like Rose Tteokbokki or Cream Tteokbokki as well! 

 

5.  Roasted Sweet Potato 군고구마

Price: 1500~2000 won each

Nature's candy, Korean-style. Imagine the earth's sweetness, roasted to perfection. It's like a campfire sing-along in your mouth, where every note is a caramelized touch of deliciousness. To be honest, this is one of the more surprising things I ate in this list, Sweet potatoes at home just taste different. 

 

6. Fish Cakes

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More Fishy fabulousness on a stick. It's like a seafood carnival where the main attraction is these bouncy, flavorful fish cakes. Get ready to dive into a sea of taste, no wetsuit required.

 

7. Snail Soup

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Slow down, folks, because snail soup is bringing a different kind of slurp to the table. It's like a cozy blanket for your taste buds, with snails taking the starring role. Get ready to sip and savor, because this is a soup with a snail-paced twist.

 

8. Mandu 만두 

Price: 4500~7000 won per serving 

These dumplings are like little pockets of joy, filled with a burst of flavors that'll make your taste buds go "Mmm!" They're like bite-sized presents, wrapped in a doughy embrace, waiting for you to unwrap them with your teeth.

These come in different varieties as well: Original (meat) Mandu, Kimchi Mandu, Fried Mandu, Baked(?) Mandu, King Mandu, and so much more!

 

9. Toast

Price: 3000~5000 won each

Hold up, it's not just any toast – it's Korean toast! Imagine your regular toast upgraded with a Korean twist. It's like your breakfast got a passport and explored new flavor territories. Crunchy, savory, sweet, and a bit of a rebel in the toast world.

 

10. Crispy Chicken 닭깡정

Price: 5000~8000 won per cup

Korean fried chicken, or as I like to call it, "finger-lickin' with a kickin'." It's like a crunchy, crispy dance party where the chicken is the star and the flavor is the DJ.

 

11. Chicken Skewers 닭꼬치

Price: 3000~4000 won per skewer

These skewers are like the Olympic divers of the food world. Juicy, tender chicken takes a plunge into marinades that have been practicing their swan dives for years.  Common flavors include Teriyaki, Sweet-Spicy, and Plain Salted.

 

12. Bungobbang

Price: 2000 won for 3 pieces

Korean fish-shaped pastries that are basically edible happy thoughts. Bungobbang is like a cozy conversation between pastry and filling, with each bite delivering a symphony of flavors. The 2 common fillings are Red bean (Pat) and Choux Cream

 

13. Baked Cheese Scallops

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These scallops are like the A-list celebrities of the seafood world, dressed up with a cheesy red carpet. It's like a fancy gala where the stars are the scallops, and they brought their best friend – gooey, melty cheese.

 

14.  Sundae 순대

Price: 3000~5000 won per serving

Korean blood sausage with a twist. Imagine the unexpected meeting of ingredients in a culinary tango. It's like a surprise party for your taste buds, where the guest of honor is a sausage that's got more going on than meets the eye.

 

15. Korean Corndogs

Price: 3000~4000 won each

Alright, hold onto your taste buds, because these are not your average corndogs. Imagine hot dogs, sausages, or cheese sticks wearing a crispy, golden corndog or fries tuxedo. It's like the classic carnival treat went on a Korean makeover show and came out looking fabulous. Ketchup and Sugar are optional toppings.