The sweetest season has arrived.
Itโs officially the time for bungeoppang, hotteok, and... makgeolli?!
Here are 3 street snacks that will sweeten up your trip to Korea.
Bungeoppang (๋ถ์ด๋นต)
The OG crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside winter treat. Red bean, custard, even pizza flavor now?!
๐Mostly found near subway station stalls
๐ธ Around 2,000 KRW for 3 pcs (varies by area)
Hotteok (ํธ๋ก)
One bite and the syrup explosion begins. Molten sugar, nuts, cinnamonโthis chewy snack is pure chaos in the best way.
๐Look for them in markets, school zones, or food trucks
๐ธ Typically 1,000โ2,000 KRW per piece
Makgeolli (๋ง๊ฑธ๋ฆฌ)
Not your typical snackโitโs the adult version. A fizzy rice wine that pairs perfectly with jeon (Korean pancakes). Sweet flavors like bokbunja (black raspberry) exist too.
๐Find a makgeolli man in Hongdae or Sinchon
๐ธ 3,000โ7,000 KRW per bottle
So donโt forget to keep a bill or two in your pocket this winter. You never know when your snack destiny will appear on th...
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