Corée du Sud

Que manger : Séoul

Seoul’s food scene mixes centuries‑old street stalls with modern eateries, offering everything from spicy soups to sweet desserts. The city’s 24‑hour culture means you can find a bite at any hour.

Plats locaux à goûter

Kimchi

Spicy fermented cabbage served as a side at virtually every meal.

Bibimbap

Rice topped with vegetables, beef, egg and gochujang, popular for lunch and dinner.

Tteokbokki

Chewy rice cakes in a hot pepper sauce, sold at street stalls especially at night.

Korean Fried Chicken

Double‑fried chicken glazed in sweet‑spicy sauce, common in pubs and late‑night spots.

Samgyeopsal

Unmarinated pork belly grilled at the table, eaten with lettuce wraps.

Mandu

Steamed or fried dumplings filled with meat and vegetables, found in markets and street carts.

Sikhye

Cold fermented rice beverage, served as a refreshing dessert drink.

Bingsu

Fine shaved ice topped with sweet red beans, fruit or condensed milk, popular in summer.

Où manger

1
Myeong‑dong Street Food Alley
Try tteokbokki, hotteok and mandu while browsing fashion shops.
2
Gwangjang Market
Sample bindaetteok (mung‑bean pancake) and mayak‑kimbap in the historic market.
3
Hongdae Food Street
Find Korean fried chicken, street‑side bibimbap and late‑night snacks near the university area.

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Conseils pour manger au restaurant

Meal times: lunch 12‑2 pm, dinner 6‑9 pm; many places stay open late.
No tipping is expected; leave a small change if service was exceptional.
Reservations are useful for popular BBQ spots, but street food is first‑come, first‑served.