Korean Fall And Winter Snacks You Need To Try

Today, we're going to take a look at 8 different street food you'll find being sold in the fall in Korea. How many of these are you familiar with?

Bungeoppang
붕어빵

Bungeoppang (붕어빵), literally meaning "carp bread", seems to be a snack that a lot of people are familiar with since it's often seen in many Korean dramas or variety shows.

It is a fish-shaped bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The traditional filling is red bean paste. However, I recommend everyone try cream or green tea fillings, they are delicious! Usually, Korean street stalls only sell the red bean and cream flavors, so if you find a place that sells bungeoppang with the green tea filling, don't skip it. The price is also quite cheap, normally at 1,000 won for 3 pieces.

Gukhwappang
국화빵

Gukhwappang (국화빵) means chrysanthemum bread. Even though they look different, it tastes almost exactly like bungeoppang. It's crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, and is generally filled with red bean paste.

Since it's a little smaller than bungeoppang, it's easier to eat. It usually costs 2,000 won per bag and one bag has many pieces. Make sure to eat it quickly while it's still hot and it'll be delicious for sure!

Gyeranppang
계란빵

Gyeranppang (계란빵) is Korean egg bread. Anyone who has visited Korea has probably seen this egg bread seen on the road. You won't be able to resist waiting in line to buy some because it smells so good! Gyeranppang has an egg on top of the bread. It isn't too sweet, is filling, and is usually 1,000 won each.

Hotteok
호떡

Hotteok (호떡) is a type of traditional filled Korean pancake. It tastes like a donut filled with honey and is very chewy and delicious. The filling is sweet and is usually made of brown sugar, honey, nuts, and cinnamon. However, be careful when eating it as the inside is very hot. One hotteok is about 1,000 won.

Ddangkongppang
땅콩빵

Ddangkongppang (땅콩빵) is a peanut bread and it's named so because it's shaped like a peanut. Nowadays, it's rarely seen being sold on the streets. It's very fragrant and is one of the smallest Korean street snacks you'll see. The dough is not too dry, crispy, and very easy to eat. It usually costs 2,000 won for 12 pieces.

Deli Manjoo
델리 만쥬

Deli Manjoo (델리 만쥬) is a cute little corn-shaped bread that's often seen being sold in subway stations. When walking by, you'll definitely be able to smell their delicious aroma and want to eat some for sure! They're usually filled with a buttery cream and normally cost 3,000 won for 10 pieces.

Hodugwaja
호두과자

Hodugwaja (호두과자) means walnut cookie and is very commonly seen being sold at roadsid stalls and bus stops. Hodugwaja is shaped like a walnut and is filled with a red bean and walnut filling. It's delicious and not too sweet.

What makes this snack special is that it's made with walnuts, which are good for your brain! Most are sold in bags and the price depends on the size of the bag. Usually, if the price is 3,000 won, you will get 12 pieces.

Jjinppang
찐빵

Jjinppang (찐빵), or "steamed bread" is a steamed bun and a very popular dessert in Korea. If you've visited Korea in the fall, you may have seen a store with a giant steamer filled with these. The texture of jjinppang is fluffy, a little harder than normal buns, and they are usually filled with red bean paste.

Nowadays, jjinppang is being made more and more in different colors, such as yellow, black, blue, and purple. Of course, the fillings are also more diverse, such as meat, cheese, green tea, etc. They usually cost around 4,000 won for 6 pieces

What do you think of these 8 popular fall and winter Korean street snacks? Have you tried them all? Let us know your favorite or which one you want to try!