The Essential Guide to Korean Cuisine: Stories, Dining Etiquette, and Tips for a Tasty Journey─From Rice and Banchan to Kimchi and Street Food - Softcover

Kim, Minsun

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9791197570681

Publisher: Korea Dive, 2025

Synopsis

An Invitation to Explore Fascinating Stories and Insights About Korean Food and Culture

ㆍ Why is “Have you eaten rice?” a common greeting in Korea instead of just saying “Hi”?
ㆍ How can you ask Koreans about the best places to eat?
ㆍ Which Korean side dishes are so delicious they’ve earned the nickname “rice thieves”?
ㆍ Do Koreans commonly use scissors to cut their food?
ㆍ Why do Koreans jokingly say, “Beware of someone who treats you to beef”?

Kimchi, samgyeopsal, chimaek, tteokbokki, kimbap, bulgogi… Korean food is gaining popularity around the world-but what do Koreans actually enjoy eating in their daily lives? And what’s the real story behind all those tempting photos and viral videos on social media? This book offers a fun, behind-the-scenes look at Korean food and the unique culture that comes with it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Korea Dive
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9791197570681
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124
• Editor: Choi Jung-yoon, Wilson-Choi Mark