Korean food, ranked
We scored all 56 dishes on our KFG Score — spice, beginner-friendliness, adventure, veg-friendliness and more — then turned those scores into the rankings below. Whatever you are in the mood for, start here.
Korean Dishes to Order First: The 12 Most Beginner-FriendlyNew to Korean food? These are the 12 most beginner-friendly dishes to order first, ranked by our KFG Score — mild, familiar, and hard to dislike.The 12 Most Adventurous Korean FoodsWant the real thing? These 12 Korean dishes sit furthest from Western comfort food — fermentation, bold textures, and flavors worth being brave for.The Mildest Korean Dishes (Not Spicy at All)Think Korean food is all spicy? These 12 dishes are mild or not spicy at all, ranked by our KFG Spice score — proof there is plenty here for you.The Spiciest Korean Dishes, RankedHow hot can Korean food get? These are the spiciest dishes we cover, ranked by our KFG Spice score — from seriously spicy to the infamous fire noodles.Vegetarian-Friendly Korean Food: What You Can Actually EatEating vegetarian at a Korean restaurant is trickier than it looks. These 12 dishes are the most veg-friendly, ranked by our KFG Veg-friendly score.The Best Cheap Korean Street Food & SnacksThe best of Korean food on a budget — street snacks and cheap eats in our $ price tier, ranked by how easy they are to love.Korean Foods You've Seen in K-DramasThe dishes that keep showing up in your favorite K-dramas — what they are, how they taste, and which to order first, ranked by how easy they are to love.The Best Korean Dishes to Share With a GroupKorean dining is built for the table. These are the best dishes to order for a group, ranked by how easy they are to love — barbecue, stews, and platters made to pass around.The Best Korean Food to Eat AloneEating Korean food by yourself? These single-serving dishes are made for one — no group required — ranked by how easy they are to order and love.Trendy & Viral Korean Foods Worth the HypeThe modern, gone-viral side of Korean food — cheesy, over-the-top, internet-famous dishes — ranked by how adventurous they really are.The Best Korean Soups & StewsKorea's soups and stews — from mild bone broths to bubbling red jjigae — ranked by our KFG Spice score so you can pick the right warmth for your table.