Have you tried Korean Baekban?

When you think of Korean food, do dishes like bulgogi, bibimbap, japchae, grilled pork belly, and chicken come to mind?

The dish I want to recommend is 'Baekban'.

It's a meal that allows you to experience a balanced nutritional intake and a variety of flavors in one sitting.

Plus, it's affordable!

Let's learn more about Korean Baekban?

Korean Baekban is a Korean-style home-cooked meal centered around rice with a variety of side dishes.

Baekban typically consists of rice, soup, and a variety of side dishes.

1. Rice is usually served as white rice, but you can often find multigrain or brown rice options as well.

2. Soup is often served as seaweed soup, doenjang jjigae (fermented soybean paste stew or soup), or bean sprout soup.

3. Kimchi is always served as a side dish, along with various types of seasoned or pickled vegetables, deep-fried or pan-fried tofu, and other side dishes.

4. Bulgogi or grilled/steamed fish may also be included.

The side dishes change each time

Baekban often utilizes seasonal vegetables, and the number of dishes and types of food served vary depending on the region. So even if you go to the same restaurant, you can enjoy a different set of side dishes almost every time you visit.

While ordering just Baekban is enough for a meal, if the restaurant has special menu items, ordering them together can make the table even more abundant. :D

Tips when ordering Baekban!

It's okay to ask for a refill of side dishes you particularly enjoyed when ordering Baekban.

Some restaurants even have self-service side dish counters.

Also, keep in mind that many restaurants only sell Baekban during lunchtime due to its affordability.

For reference, the price of a single serving of Baekban in the attached photos was mostly between 8,000 won and 10,000 won.

In my experience, restaurants with delicious Baekban also tend to be good at their main dishes. Just a little secret~.