Hi guys! It’s Christine here again! Today I will be sharing what I ate as a student in Seoul, South Korea!
Just a quick intro, I enrolled into Sogang University as a Korean Language student back in 2015 and had spent a total of 1 and a half years in Seoul, South Korea. Studying in South Korea may be a dream for most, however the cost of living and the food expenses are an important thing to keep in mind if you are planning to study in South Korea!
So without much ado, let’ start!
Bongus Bapburger | λ΄κ΅¬μ€ λ°₯λ²κ±°
These are a true life saver for students! They are burgers made with rice accompanied with various toppings that you can choose. You can choose from stir fried kimchi, ton-ka-tsu and even spicy fried chicken! The chains can be found near school campus to cater for hungry students who are also tight on budget.
Cochon Tonkatsu | κΌ¬μ λκ°μ€
As my university is located in Sinchon area, Cochon Tonkatsu was super popular among the international students and working adults too! Each serving only costs 3,000 won (~RM10). The serving is literally the same as the above picture and you can even ask for extra rice or tonkatsu with an extra charge.
Pojangmacha | ν¬μ₯λ§μ°¨
Pojangmacha, is also known as ‘tented wagon’. These stalls are famous among tourists and locals alike, and there will be tents selling spicy rice cakes, fried snacks and even blood sausages.
It was a great way for me to socialize with the ahjumma (korean auntie) or ahjussi (korean uncles) there and to further brush up my Korean. Also, you will get to learn about the names of the Korean ingredients. One can choose to eat there on the spot or have it to go.
Korean Department Store | λ°±νμ
You may be asking, why would you recommend a broke student to eat at a department store? Well, almost all department stores in Korea have a food hall section, where 1 hour or 30 mins prior to the closing time, all food item will be sold at a discounted price!
Yeap, you heard it right! So when you are craving for sushi, or some high end food items but is not willing to pay for full price, do drop by the department stores when it’s about closing time to snag all the delicious foods/snacks at a discounted price! PS: this tip works for tourists who are on a budget trip too!
That’s about it for now. Let me know if you enjoyed this article and who knows there might be a PART 2?
Christine Yeoh
- K-Foodie
- Online Supporter of Korean Embassy in Malaysia
- Enjoys showing// introducing Korean Food to everyone
- Aims to have a collection of Korean cookware (like the gold ramyun pot in k-dramas)
- Graduated from Sogang University, Seoul in 2017, with a Diploma in Korean Language
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