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Iconic Korean foods in Korean
Snack-size Korean: Iconic Korean foods 🇰🇷 Scan the card for Hangul, English, and romanization.
Words in this chart
| Korean | Romanization | English |
|---|---|---|
| 비빔밥 | bibimbap | Bibimbap |
| 김치찌개 | kimchi jjigae | Kimchi Stew |
| 김밥 | gimbap | Kimbap |
| 떡볶이 | tteokbokki | Tteokbokki |
| 치킨 | chikin | Korean Fried Chicken |
| 냉면 | naengmyeon | Naengmyeon |
| 삼겹살 | samgyeopsal | Samgyeopsal |
| 잡채 | japchae | Japchae |
| 빙수 | bingsu | Bingsu |

How these words work together
This chart introduces iconic Korean foods with their names in Korean and English. These dishes are popular in Korea and represent different flavors and cooking styles. Learning these words helps you understand Korean culture and enjoy Korean cuisine more. They are commonly found in restaurants and everyday conversations.
Example sentences
저는 비빔밥을 좋아해요. 매운 고추장이 맛있어요.
I like bibimbap. The spicy chili paste is delicious.
친구들과 치킨을 먹으러 갔어요. 한국 치킨은 정말 바삭해요.
I went to eat chicken with my friends. Korean fried chicken is really crispy.
여름에는 빙수가 시원해서 좋아요. 과일이 많이 들어가요.
I like bingsu in summer because it is refreshing. It has a lot of fruit.
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