Can I find non-spicy Korean food?

Yes. Bulgogi, marinated galbi, samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), grilled fish and soybean-paste stew are mild. Check side dishes such as kimchi, which can be spicy.

• ✓Bulgogi is marinated beef with a soy-sauce seasoning that is not spicy.
• ✓Yangnyeom galbi is grilled marinated galbi, savory rather than hot.
• ✓Samgyetang is a ginseng chicken soup chosen by many foreign visitors.
• △Side dishes and sauces on the table may still be spicy.

• •A phrase to ask for less spice, from the phrasebook tool

• •Ordering stews or stir-fries without asking whether they are spicy

• 🍜Can I find vegetarian food in Korea?Yes, and vegetarian options are growing, but many dishes that look vegetarian use fish or meat broth. Tell the staff what you cannot eat, and use a phrase card.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSFood & DiningView answer →
• 🍜Can I eat alone in Korea?Yes. Eating alone (honbap) is part of Korean dining culture, and many places have bar or counter seats. Some set menus are designed for two or more people, so ask whether a single portion is possible.✓YES, WITH CONDITIONSFood & DiningView answer →

• VisitKorea: Bulgogi
• VisitKorea: Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup)