Did your friend who had been to Korea tell you something about Korean snacks? Did they tell you to visit the supermarket, mart, or convenient store because there is something you should not missed out? There is one common thing that people who have visited Korea will recommend to people who is going to Korea -- to taste or try some of the Korean snacks!
There are just too many snacks that you should try in Korea. It is a must for you to visit the supermarket or marts to check out all these delicious snacks! Often, people buy Korean snacks as souvenirs for their friends and family. If you are wondering what are some of the Korean snacks that you must buy in Korea, check out the following list we have prepared to you.
1. Choco Pie
Choco Pie consists of two round layers of cake coated with chocolate and filled with marshmallow filling. It is one of the favourite snacks among Koreans in Korea. Sometimes, they call choco pie as national snacks. This is not only popular among Koreans, it is definitely famous among foreigners as well. Recently, they came out with new flavour - green tea and banana choco pie - which became so popular.
2017 Spring Special Edition: Strawberry choco pie
2. Honey Butter Chips
What? Honey and Butter? A mixture of sweet, salty and buttery in one packet of chips? This may look weird to you, but once you have tasted one bite, you want the second bite. This is one of the popular chips in Korea too. If you love Korea and KPOP, this is a must-try snacks for you! You can get it in any convenient store or marts. Small packet costs KRW1,500. They have it in big packet too!
3. Market O Real Brownie
Are you a chocolate lover? If yes, you will definitely fall in love with Market O Real Brownie. It has very rich chocolate taste. How about adding a scoop of ice-cream on top of the brownies? You will finish the whole box in no time. Every box comes with 4 or 8 small individual packets. This will be your perfect souvenir for friends who love chocolate. Give them one small packet, and they will definitely ask for second packet. So, remember to buy more!
You should not missed the green tea flavour brownies!
4. Famous Korean Fire Noodles
You have probably seen some of the videos on Youtube where they took the challenge to eat this Korean Fire Noodles. It seems really spicy on the videos, right? Have you ever how spicy it is? Try it yourself. Recently, there is curry flavour, and Spicy x2 fire noodles. If you love spicy food, you must try this!
Tips: Add some cheese on top of the noodles. It makes the noodles less spicy and is really delicious.
5. Waffle Biscuit
This is for all waffle lovers! Something simple and sweet for your afternoon tea time.
6. Yogurt Jelly
Looking for some snacks for children? Buy this small packet yogurt jelly for them!
This is a cute snack in "chicken leg" shape. Available in original and BBQ flavour.
8. Honey Citron Tea
Looking for something to bring back from Korea for your parents? You may want to consider buying this honey citron tea which is made in Korea. It is really simple to make this drink. You just have to add warm or cold water into it.
If you are planning to get all these Korean snacks, we want to recommend you to go to Lotte Mart Seoul Station branch. They have all the Korean snacks that you need to try and buy in Korea. BONUS: They are open until 12 midnight! If you are catching a night flight in Incheon International Airport, you should visit Lotte Mart Seoul Station to buy all these and take the Airport Railroad AREX Express Train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport. To find out more about AREX Express Train, visit http://www.arex.or.kr/main.do.
<How to get to Lotte Mart Seoul Station branch>
Directions: Take Airport Railroad to Seoul Station, get off at Exit 1 or 5.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 24:00
Last week, we posted an article about "Best 5 Korea Snacks to buy for your friends and family" on AREX Facebook Page. To find out more about our Facebook post, go to https://goo.gl/QNypWP.
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