33 Popular Korean Snacks That Are Worth the Hype – Recipes.net

In the last couple of years, we’ve seen K-Pop’s domination of the music landscape. And there’s no denying the increasing popularity of Korean dramas (K-dramas) and films. With that, it’s safe to say that Hallyu (meaning ‘Korean wave’) has the whole world wrapped around its fingers. We’re even seeing traces of this Korean cultural wave in the food industry, as Korean desserts, main dishes, and even Korean snacks have been all the rage as of late! 

Want to ride the wave? You can start by checking out the best Korean snacks, just to see what the hype is all about. From sweet chocolate pies to popular ramyun brands that are showcased in films, take your pick below. 

1. Honey Butter Chips

Honey Butter Chips

Buy on Amazon

2. Pepero

Lotte Pepero Chocolate Sticks Korean Snack

Buy on Amazon

3. Binggrae Banana Milk

Binggrae Banana Flavored Milk

Buy on Amazon
 and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo. After all, banana-flavored food and drinks (everything, really) is big in South Korea. And this product perfectly captures the craze in a small, yellow box. You can opt to make banana milk from scratch, but this ready-to-sip drink is tough to beat.

and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo. After all, banana-flavored food and drinks (everything, really) is big in South Korea. And this product perfectly captures the craze in a small, yellow box. You can opt to make banana milk from scratch, but this ready-to-sip drink is tough to beat.

4. Shin Ramyun

Nongshim Korean Famous Ramen

Buy on Amazon
ramen toppings.

5. Shrimp Crackers

Nongshim Shrimp Cracker

Buy on Amazon

6. Dried Sweet Potato

CJW 100% Dried Sweet Potato Chew Snack

Buy on Amazon

7. Roasted Seaweed

Organic Daechun(Choi’s1) Roasted Seaweed

Buy on Amazon
kim, roasted seaweed is a common ingredient in Korean cuisine. You might have seen it before in dishes like kimbap, for instance. But did you know that you can also munch solely on these dried sheets for snacking? That’s possible because roasted seaweed has an all-natural umami flavor that’s delicious in and of itself. As a bonus, it’s also naturally packed with healthy nutrients.

, roasted seaweed is a common ingredient in Korean cuisine. You might have seen it before in dishes like, for instance. But did you know that you can also munch solely on these dried sheets for snacking? That’s possible because roasted seaweed has an all-natural umami flavor that’s delicious in and of itself. As a bonus, it’s also naturally packed with healthy nutrients.

8. Turtle Corn Chips

Korean Orion New Four Layers Turtle Chips

Buy on Amazon

9. My Gummy Jelly

Orion My Gummy Jelly Grape

Buy on Amazon

10. Sunflower Seeds

Healthy Chocolate, Coated Sunflower Seed, Yummy Healthy Snack Chocoball

Buy on Amazon

11. Orion Choco Pie

Orion Snack Pies

Buy on Amazon
 for a full Hallyu-inspired snack time.iced dalgona coffee for a full Hallyu-inspired snack time.

12. Banana Kick

Nongshim Banana Kick

Buy on Amazon

13. Dried Squid

Korean Food Korea Dried Squid Legs

Buy on Amazon
Ojingeochae muchim or dried squid, in particular, is a common banchan (side dish) in Korean food that can also double as a snack. Think of

or dried squid, in particular, is a common banchan (side dish) in Korean food that can also double as a snack. Think of jerky , but made with squid instead of beef. It’s flavored with salt, sugar, and other seasonings as well. All in all, a strong seafood flavor shines through in this chewy snack.

14. Yopokki Cheese Tteokbokki

Yopokki Cheese Tteokbokki

Buy on Amazon
 Oh My Venus. So it’s not all that surprising to say that this rice cake treat is among the most popular Korean snacks that you can try.

Luckily, there’s no need to travel halfway across the world to enjoy a serving of the iconic tteokbokki! Thanks to these cheese-flavored Yopokki instant packets that you can purchase online, it’s possible to have it without leaving the comforts of home. For the best experience, we suggest serving this chewy Korean snack with hard-boiled eggs and scallions on top.

Oh My Venus. So it’s not all that surprising to say that this rice cake treat is among the most popular Korean snacks that you can try. Luckily, there’s no need to travel halfway across the world to enjoy a serving of the iconic tteokbokki! Thanks to these cheese-flavored Yopokki instant packets that you can purchase online, it’s possible to have it without leaving the comforts of home. For the best experience, we suggest serving this chewy Korean snack with hard-boiled eggs and scallions on top.

15. Shiitake Mushroom Crisps

Dried Shiitake Mushroom Slices

Buy on Amazon

16. Samyang Fire Noodles

Samyang Ramen/ Spicy Chicken Roasted Noodles

Buy on Amazon

17. Milkis

Milkis Carbonated Drink

Buy on Amazon

18. Soft Malang Cow

Korean Lotte Soft Malang Cow Fresh Grade Milk & Strawberry Milk Chewy Candy

Buy on Amazon

19. Jolly Pong

Jolly Pong

Buy on Amazon

20. Green Grape Candy

Korean Candy K FOOD Green Grape Flavor Hard Candy

Buy on Amazon

21. Yakgwa

BAGIS Yakgwa

Buy on Amazon

22. Gosomi Crackers

Orion Gosomi

Buy on Amazon
, or with a delicious beverage of your choice.dips , or with a delicious beverage of your choice.

23. Hotteok

Korean Sweet Pancake Mix, Hotteok

Buy on Amazon

24. Anytime Sugar-Free Candy

Lotte Anytime Sugar-free hub Xylitol Milk Mint candy

Buy on Amazon

25. Kkokkalcorn

Korean Lotte Popping Corn Chips

Buy on Amazon

26. Hapi Bing Bing

Hapi Bing Bing Ice Cream Scone Snack

Buy on Amazon
for kids.ice cream cones for kids.

27. Bagel Chips

Imwell Bagel Chips

Buy on Amazon

28. Choco Heim

Crown Cream Filled Wafer Heim Cookies with Hazelnut

Buy on Amazon

29. Chilsung Cider

Lotte Chilsung Cider

Buy on Amazon
 with Chilsung Cider, Korea’s nostalgic carbonated beverage. It was all the rage in the ’50s and ’60s, so a sip of this drink is always a trip down memory lane for Korean natives. The original Chilsung is lime-flavored. It’s tart and fizzy, the perfect refreshment to gulp down during hot days. Nowadays, Chilsung is available in several flavors, including orange, grape, apple, tangerine, pear, and mango.Korean food with Chilsung Cider, Korea’s nostalgic carbonated beverage. It was all the rage in the ’50s and ’60s, so a sip of this drink is always a trip down memory lane for Korean natives. The original Chilsung is lime-flavored. It’s tart and fizzy, the perfect refreshment to gulp down during hot days. Nowadays, Chilsung is available in several flavors, including orange, grape, apple, tangerine, pear, and mango.

30. Custard Cream Cake

Orion Custard

Buy on Amazon

31. Binch Biscuits

Lotte Binch

Buy on Amazon

32. Apollo Straw

Apollo Straw Korea Candy

Buy on Amazon

33. Green Tea Choco Pie

Lotte Choco pie Green Tea

Buy on Amazon