Your treats: a complete and genuine guide to enjoying our hand-picked snacks & goodies in a very Korean way. Below are tasting guide for snacks featured in Aug ' 19 Street Food SeoulBox.
King Koreabab
Fish tartare is a go-to dish when you feel like drinking Soju (Korean alcohol) in traditional markets. We hand-picked this oven-baked snack to best replicate the cuisine!
Tip: Crispy and smoky, it's perfect with beer or soda
Roasted Sweet Potato
Winter comes with roasted sweet potato vendors in Korea. Imagine a chilly day on the street with this delicious crunchy stick
Tip: First, enjoy its unique aroma. Then dip into chocolate spread
Fried Chicken Snack
With their secret sauce, seasoning, and cooking, Koreans have transformed ordinary fried chicken to a delicacy on the street
Tip: Dip into ketchup to make it Yangnyum Chicken (fried chicken coated with sweet and spicy sauce)
Injeolmi Snack
Every morning, traditional markets are filled with delicious smells of freshly steamed Injeolmi, a rice cake dusted with soybean powder
Tip: Grab an ice cream cone and dot the sweets around to make a unique sundae
Janchi Guksu
Janchi means 'celebration', and Guksu 'noodles'. It's a classic street food that Koreans eat when they have something to celebrate
Tip: Empty all sachets and pour boiling water to the line. Allow it to cook for 2 minutes
Beef Flakes
Street chefs need a quick and easy meal, so they often eat Jumeokbab – a simple rice ball with beef, veg, or seafood flakes!
Tip: Empty the packet into a bowl of warm rice. Mix it well and add a splash of sesame oil to make your Jumeokbab
Tteokbokki Snack
Tteokbokki is one of the most popular street foods in Korea. This is a crunchy variation of the sweet and spicy rice cakes
Fun Fact: Even though this snack is a little bit hot, it is only 1/10 as hot as the original Tteokbokki!
Honey Butter Almonds
A nutty delight with mouth-watering honey butter seasoning. A perfect mix of sweet and savory tastes that tantalizes your taste buds
Fun Fact: Koreans love munching on almonds when they watch movies
Accoupler
A waffle with whipped cream and strawberry jam is a nostalgic after school memory of Korean kids. This is the snack version of it
Tip: This scrumptious wafer is perfect with your Organic Green Tea
Strawberry Pie
A light buttery tart with sweet strawberry filling. An incredible combination of sticky topping and puffy base
Tip: Best served chilled. Store in the fridge to keep the jam cool and refreshing
Choco Heim
A wafer packed with chocolate hazelnut cream
Tip: Freeze it for a couple of hours. It becomes 'Ice Heim', bringing you to a completely new level of snacking
Rock Star Candy
A super cute jar of rock star candies. A childhood memory of Koreans who were cheeky enough to buy candies from street vendors!
Tip: Surprisingly tasty with salty biscuits or cream crackers
Roasted Sea Laver
Crunchy salty roasted sea laver. Enjoy its delicate sesame oil aroma
Tip: Crush sea laver over your Jacnhi Guksu to add an authentic Korean topping to your noodles
Chal Tteok Pie
This month’s rice cake is a buttery pie filled with sweet, soft Chal Tteok (sticky rice). Enjoy the crumbly texture that melts in your mouth
Tip: Microwave it for 7-10 seconds to make the filling extra soft
Nune Ddine
Nune Ddine means 'eye-catching'. It is a pastry with a sugary coat on top. This pie used to be a super popular local-bakery snack in Korea
Tip: Doesn't it sound like cool milk-dipping material?
Pumpkin Rice Puffs
Rice puff is a beloved street dessert. The sweet yellow color comes from natural pumpkin puree
Tip: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two puffs. Close the lids and enjoy your ice cream sandwich!
Sticky Fruit Jelly
A gooey and chewy jelly packed with sweet fruity flavors. Often found in candy stalls in Korean traditional markets
Warning: This is super addictive! Let us know if you want more
Dalgona
Dalgona means 'Ah, sweet!'. It tastes similar to a toffee apple. Dalgona stands used to be hugely popular across Korea
Sneak Peek: We hand-picked this lollipop out of 12 different candidates to find the most authentic Dalgona taste
Organic Green Tea
Refresh your tongue with this organic green tea. Made by Donggon Kim, an artisan with 30 years of experience
Tip: Steep in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Allow it to brew. To enjoy as a cool drink, throw in a couple of ice cubes
Kobuk Chip Corn Soup Flavor
An extra crunchy crisp with corn soup flavor. A divine combo of sweet and savory, this snack will make you crave more
Tip: Try it out with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder
Honey Butter Chip
A potato crisp lightly covered with gourmet butter and natural honey powder. A fascinating balance between sweet and savory
Tip: Enjoy it while watching your favorite K-dramas!
Bungeoppang
Bungeo means 'fish', and ppang 'bread'. It's a classic street food stuffed with red bean paste. Here's your cheeky variation with chocolate filling inside
Tip: It's an amazing teacake to go with your Orange Grapefruit Black Tea
Apple Pie
A fruity pie with sticky apple jam on top. An addictive slice of summer tart
Tip: Put it in the oven for a couple of minutes. Add a spoonful of ice cream. Enjoy your delicious apple crumble to lighten up your summer
Orange Grapefruit Black Tea
A premium blending tea made with a slice of dried orange, grapefruit powder, and Sri Lankan Uba tea leaves
Tip: Put the fruit and tea bag into a mug. Pour 200ml of hot water and brew for 3 to 5 minutes
Aloe Mask Sheet
A moist mask sheet that will refresh your face
Tip: Apply the mask evenly across your face and wait for 20 minutes. No need to wash your face afterward, as you will want to absorb all the fresh aloe nutrients
Street Food Bonanza
This street food bonanza sticker sheet brings you to the ocean of street foods held dear by many Koreans
Tip: Cut around each doodle. Stick it to wherever you want to add a yummy Korean boost to your belongings
BT21 Pen
An adorable pen with BT21 characters dotted around. You'll get a randomly selected character pen
Tip: What BT21 character did you get? We'd love to hear from you! @unboxyourseoul
Puppy Notebook
This month's subscription special is a cute notebook with puppy illustrations and Korean writing
Tip: Time to show off your Korean skills! Write down your favorite Korean words in here and tag us @unboxyourseoul
