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Food for First-Timers

Mild dishes most visitors like.

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Food for First-Timers

Mild dishes most visitors like.

Quick summary

Many Korean meals are mild and comforting. You can ask for less spice in most restaurants.

Good choices

Look for these keywords.

  • Galbi (sweet grilled ribs)
  • Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup)

Common mistakes

Assuming all food is spicy is a myth.

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