1st Time Eating Korean Street Food In Seoul 🇰🇷

[@KenAbroad]

🍜What's your favorite street food to eat? 🇰🇷 My 1st day exploring Seoul: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6aWg4SPhZx7m9Esi=jxjKtE5UhXcYWcbM

[@seymorefact4333]

TRY GRILLED EEL! KOREAN BBQ! I LOVE IT.

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

Everything is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍😀

[@im2b1234]

Tenfura : fried in oil food : Japanese Odeng : mixed fish meat Japanese Koreans tend to confuse that odeng is a Korean word and Tenbura is a Japanese word for Odeng. This is a total misuse. Both Odeng and Tenbura are Jzpanese.

[@민트옐로-c4w]

길거리 음식만 먹나요??

[@ohbae12]

The first old lady who was selling teokkbokki in the street and gave him free . What a touching moment considering she's not that rich. Koreans are so kind and generous. Love and respect from NY.

[@g-raffasaurus2350]

Yeah I can't wait to finally visit Korea one day soon!

[@OlsenOfficial]

how do you know she isn't that rich? many elders in asia, they keep business only to keep themselves busy and interacting with people.

[@AgoraLyon]

she is not that rich ? im pretty sure she has millions in the bank

[@김상은-k5z]

저분은 어머니이지요... 아들 또는 손주같은 젊은이가 맛있게 먹는거를 보면 기분이 좋아서 그냥 주고싶은마음....❤❤

[@leyezhu_001]

这么巧合的吗？

[@ilselieberthal8773]

Sweet natures.

[@振张-e5z]

😂？

[@lemxnclxud]

난 이분이 한국의 로컬 음식으로 현지인들이 먹는 음식을 그대로 받아들이려고 하는 점이 내 여행 방식과 같아서 공감이 많이되고 이 사람의 사람 됨됨이가 보여서 보기 좋다

[@thereisnoaddress]

The first lady was so sweet!! She was saying it was spicy in the beginning so she asked you to sample, then she said "thank you for visiting Korea; this is free for you. Sorry that it's too spicy for you"! That is so touching.

[@ohbae12]

What touching moment considering she's not that rich. Koreans are so kind and generous. Respect Korean friends.

[@KenAbroad]

Oh thanks for translating 😊

[@cyg-lq3vm]

It's only because Ken is a white man

[@riyakim6517]

Grandma didn't receive money because she liked the way a young stranger tried her food. She is a warm-hearted grandmother. Grandma wouldn't have wanted to receive it sincerely even if you gave her money. So all you have to do is be grateful. Koreans often express their true feelings like this.

[@cvgy-o9d]

편견없이 그 나라를 알아가려고 하고 상냥하게 사람들을 대하셔서 좋은 분들을 만나시는거 같아요. 진짜 여행가라고 생각해요! 👍

[@user-ow2kk8eh9e]

무례하지 않고 선한 마음이 얼굴에 보여서 더 잘해주는 거 같아요

[@guoyixin]

老人让我想到1988里每个人都很善良，善于的外婆，德善的奶奶，希望她们身体健康长寿。

[@saiteja-st5sw]

That women is so hardworking and her smile is so beautiful she is offering like a grandma god bless her 😍😍 love from india 🇮🇳

[@qwerty-jk5xw]

한국은 이렇게 정이 많으신 어른세대가 있어서 아름답다

[@jamslam5641]

That 아줌마 (old lady) was the best ambassador for Korea. Her kindness and genuine welcome reverberated around the world.

[@그리뜨]

포장마차에서 파는 떡볶이라는 음식인데 주인할머니께서 외국인이라 매울거라고 그냥 무료로 드렸네요 마음씨 좋으신 할머니 네요

[@cecilia-kn4gi]

할머니 삶에 행운이 함께 하길. . .

[@루키-v7o]

포장마차 할머니는 따뜻한 마음을 가지셨네요. ❤

[@me-jd5cp]

왜 공짜로 줍니까 쓸데없는 일입니다

[@핸드메이드-j7j]

@@me-jd5cp 그건 주인맘이지 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@m0n9]

​@@me-jd5cp 한번이라도 정을 느껴봤으면 그런말 안할텐데 안타깝네요😭😭

[@Jay-s9b]

Hi Ken, I'm happy to watch your videos. I'm Korean, but I'm currently living in another country. When I feel homesick, I always look for videos about my hometown. I like your travel style, such as trying local food, and visiting supermarkets and local markets. The first lady who gave you free food and the man who paid for your food on the first day represent what we call "Jeong" culture in Korea. It is a culture of giving without expecting anything in return. I really miss this "Jeong" culture; I think it's a very precious part of being Korean. Anyway, I'm really happy that you enjoyed South Korea. Thank you for uploading videos about your travels in my country. I hope you and other foreigners love South Korea as much as I do. Thanks!

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you very much 😊

[@유기농-k6t]

떡볶이할매 너무 사랑스럽다

[@superjieun]

She says that she is so thankful that you came to Korea so she is not accepting the money. It is lovely and moving. The place you were is near Hongik univ. station. Between Hongdae and Sinchon.

[@skdud2433]

할머니께서 당신이 매울까봐 걱정하고 한국에 와줘서 고맙다고 돈을 지불받지 않았습니다! 한국에서 즐거운 시간 보내시길 바라요💗🥹

[@Biggja22]

I haven't been to Korea since 2001 when I was in the US army. Street food especially chicken sticks I miss.

[@mmggttyy]

떡볶이 어머니 넘 사랑스러우시다. 서울 살면 한 번 가보고 싶은데.. 아쉽다

[@글루미갓데이]

한국에서 좋은 추억들 많이 만드시길 바랍니다 날씨 더운데 건강주의 하시고 즐거운 여행되시길❤

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 🙏

[@jeeves9233]

Hey Ken! At the moment I'm learning Korean, and I find it super exciting to listen and be able to understand a few words here and there in your videos. I really appreciate the uncut and raw interaction between you and the Korean people - it's like I'm there with you myself. I have never seen a video, and chatted and nodded to the content before, so I think it's really fun to see you enjoy Korea. The way you interact with Koreans gives the video a really authentic feel to it. I can't wait to watch some more! I have been searching for videos like yours on KZbin before, but it's always super short and fully edited with random sounds and noises which I find sometimes annoying. I am so glad I found your channel! Also, I'd recommend giving the translation app "Papago" a try if you want something other than Google translate. :) Best regards from Norway!

[@KenAbroad]

Happy to hear that, thanks for watching 🙏

[@debra7158]

Hey Ken, your interactions with the locals make your videos so pleasant to watch. Waiting for your next one 🙂

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊 new video every Friday 🙏

[@E.H-yb4ux]

The old lady was thankful for you visiting her country and was sorry for your not good at eating her spicy food. Thats why she didn't accept your money.

[@robinculler4829]

That was very gracious of her. A great example to follow!

[@yeayuh7354]

And thats why the portion was so small! She just wanted to give 5 pieces out of gratuity

[@bardock_95]

@@yeayuh7354 no he clearly said that was enough, she was gonna put more.

[@cyg-lq3vm]

It's only because Ken is a white man

[@awaywithpaul3423]

This video just reinforces my desire to visit Korea. I would love to go to try the amazing food and learn about how they make the fermented pastes. the experiences you have had has shown what a beautiful country it is with such friendly, helpful and kind people.

[@You-ir4mu]

포장마차 할머니 너무 따뜻하네요 🥰

[@edy911911]

청계천, 인왕산 추천합니다 스트리트 푸드와 편의점 음식 말고 제대로 된 한국음식을 먹어 보세요

[@이상민-x9q]

할머니의 사랑이 대한민국 성장의 힘이 었습니다. 할머니 사랑하고 감사합니다.

[@SamsonOhsem]

You must be her first ever customer on that morning. The aunty's really shine after she saw you ken. Thanks for making her day. She looks very hardworking.

[@arvo7091]

By the way, it seems not in the morning. 😅

[@cattytanty6238]

I'm Korean. It'll be not easy to find trash bins on the street in Korea. Korean government removed all the trash bins on the street for various reasons. The main reason is to keep the streets clean. Overflowing trashes on the trash bins were so disgusting and nasty. and there were so many flies around the trash bins especially in summer. Then, people started to deal with it their own way. In a word, they prioritized the cleanness. By the way,, street food usually reflects the culture of a country; is easy to find, delicious and inexpensive. It is very good experience. Try many Korean street foods during your stay in Korea.

[@supportsall4036]

I like samgyeb sal , with soju megxu ...... remember those days ....

[@Shichman]

That first interaction with the free food was really nice.

[@chaw294]

What a day trying all those street foods ! Everything looks yum yum 😋 It's indeed a great experience, Ken. I truly appreciate your interesting content....enjoyed watching from start to end. Thanks a bunch for making my day. ❤💞❤️

[@user-oi1lq7uf2i]

It's amazing that you try new food in a new place. I hope you enjoyed Korean street food😊

[@Chicken-fingers]

Really liked this video! So excited to see more of Korea!

[@bonnieramsey9042]

Another wonderful amd gracious experience with the lady. Two times you are heartfelt welcomed

[@jilllangman9343]

Excellent video Ken. I learnt a lot. Looking forward to next one. 🙏🏼 🍔

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@오징어덮밥굿]

5:55 To translate: It's okay. You said it's your first time visiting Korea. As a thank you, I'd like to give it to you for free.

[@KenAbroad]

So lovely of her 😊

[@gaian639]

I am Korean and it makes me cry, like literally. I can feel the granny's warm heart. She is what Korea stands for...

[@davidmann4315]

Ken. You seem to have had good luck getting free meals on your Asian travels! It's nice to see how friendly and generous these people are. ☺

[@마르끼또]

Little information. Hong-dae is a abbreviation of Hong-Ik Daehakgyo, which means Hong-Ik university. The place where taxi driver drop you off is front door of university.

[@bd-th9cg]

한국인들은 외국인들을 보면 잘해주고 싶은 마음이 들어요. 궁금한걸 물어보시면 한국인들은 선뜻 도와주려고 합니다.

[@brucegwon]

근데..좀 편견일 수도 있지만 동남아나 백인계통이 아닌 사람 대할 때는 많이 다르다고 느꼈습니다. 개인적으로는 한국도 인종차별이 심한 나라라고 생각해요.

[@bluedeep4104]

Thank you for taking me on a tour of so many countries and regions.❤

[@tombulek5231]

Very good 👍 vlog Ken. Hope to see a longer vlog next time 😅

[@samzheng2433]

Squid game is called 'Squid Game' in Korean, but they used the Korean word for 'Squid' which was likely why he didn't understand you. If you're curious, it's 오징어 게임 (ojingeo geim) :)

[@MissShareOn]

and there is actually an image of a couple squids with big hats at the shop :)

[@jamslam5641]

There was no misunderstanding. The sign at the shop said "dalgona cookies from Squid Game." 😂😂😂😂

[@okiok-zt3dd]

서울에 살면서도 목적지 볼일만 보고 집에 오기 바쁜데 이런 영상을 보니 여유을 가지고 여행자 처럼 해 보고 싶어짐

[@그리뜨]

생선으로 만든 어묵 입니다 겨울에 국물과 같이 먹으면 좋은 음식입니다

[@RubenG93]

Great vid with great food, awesome Ken!👌🏻😍

[@sharonleong7120]

Great and interesting sharing. I love it as always. Thanks Ken. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

[@hikaru__24]

good vlog Ken, keep it up man ❤ Viewer from Nepal 😊

[@KenAbroad]

Greetings to Nepal 🇳🇵

[@jjn6914]

Pro tip about the trash thing: In Korea, you won't find public trashcans, and same goes for Japan. I always carry a personal trash bag in my purse or bag when I travel there and dispose of at my lodging, or you can ask for a trashcan (pronounced "suh-re-ghi-tong") at restaurants and dispose small trash there.

[@sukholmes1066]

I'm almost 70 years old and a Korean American living in N California. I went to Germany in 1990 for the first time and visited there several more times. Especially in 1996, I traveled solo with one carryon and a backpack for a month! Since I was studying music, Germany was a very interesting place to visit! In cities, was easy to find English speakers. I love music by German composers and Germany was very beautiful! Thank you for your video!

[@purplelsa]

That first lady was concerned that it maybe spicy and gave you a piece to try. Then she gave you the meal for free. Koreans do that a lot (I am Korean American btw) I love Koreans they have this "Jung, 정 " it means like caring. Basically think of you as a Homie once they talk to you and you give them a good vibe, then you are homie to them

[@한상원-v6q]

Nice to eat Korean Street food. I recommend try to eat Pork Meat(삼겹살), Korean BBQ(닭갈비)

[@supportsall4036]

Wow really delicious with soju, megxu , miss that

[@Bless_sky]

이 독일 여행객분에게는 제대로 된 가이드가 필요합니다.😂

[@LadyK-o3y]

아뇨 여행은 이렇게 하는게 맞습니다 저도 많은 나라 여행했지만 현지어 몰라도 몸으로 부딪히는 경험은 잊지 못합니다

[@NAZIRITE]

방금 제주편 보니.. 아무리 부딪히는게좋다한들 최소한의 한국인 코디의 조언이라도 받고 어느정도 준비는 해야겠다는생각.

[@cusco9417]

이형은 진짜 여행스타일 P 다 ㅋㅋ 나랑 비슷함. 이런 여행이 기억에 남긴함 Have a good trip in Korea

[@밀키스-p1l]

삼겹살 한우 치킨 짜장면 찜닭 뼈해장국 보쌈 추천합니다

[@831_aero_guru2]

Great video loved it!

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@Kushal6831]

Ken amazing street food ❤😊😊 love your video's ❤❤

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 🙏

[@zy4459]

덴뿌라 ㅋㅋㅋ 보다가 황당하면서 웃기네

[@alexisgreene8952]

어묵을 영어로는 덴뿌라고 한국말로는 오뎅이라는 아주머니 ㅋㅋㅋ😅

[@woodland285]

​@@alexisgreene8952 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@AHaya-o4r]

Hey Ken -just started watching you and have been enjoying the South Korea and Indonesia videos. We just got back from Seoul. Everyone was also very nice to us as well and were very helpful. I want to let you know they will almost always be happy with a tip even if they initially say no. Especially with those older women, they are probably just getting by so we will leave something even if it’s on the side, say thank you and walk away quickly with a smile. Enjoy your stay!! I can’t wait to go back

[@rickyyoo1909]

Those fish cake skewers are commonly called 'odeng' as they were influenced by the Japanese fish cake stew 'oden.' In standard Korean, they are called 'eomuk.' Lots of Japanese food or Japanese-inspired cooking methods entered Korea in the early 1900s when Japan colonized Korea. You can find many of them at street stalls and also restaurants. Just to name one, the 'Koreanized' version of the Japanese pork cutlet Tonkatsu -- 'Donkaseu' -- is an immensely popular meat dish in Korea. Similarly, the Japanese were also inspired by the French Côtelette when they came up with Tonkatsu in the late 1800s. All in all, it's an example of how cultural exchange creates so many interesting versions of a similar dish that we can try & equally appreciate.

[@anotherreality7951]

Tteokbokki is not regarded as a main course; it is more akin to a snack or a side dish. A traditional Korean meal typically features rice accompanied by pork or beef.

[@quasimodo7282]

Dear Ken Abroad....warm greetings from Germany.... It's great how you deal with people and situations abroad... always very friendly, grateful and interested! That's exactly how you get along with people best---my experiences too! I have never been to South Korea, but I was very impressed by the friendliness and generosity of the Korean people....thank you for these beautiful impressions.....

[@iamzyozyo4218]

유명한 음식점을 찾아다니지 않고 이렇게 길거리 음식을 먹는 모습이 참 보기 좋습니다. 아직 다른 영상을 보지는 못했지만 서울의 남동쪽 잠실이나 강동구에도 볼거리가 많아요.

[@박지민-z6e8s]

오뎅 말고 어묵이라 알려주시지ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 아니 덴뿌라는 또 머임 ㅠㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@Ddodongi]

일본인인가봄....🤦🏻‍♀️

[@nmhyt8199]

옛날 사람들은 오뎅을 다 덴뿌라라 불렀음. 당연한 일임...

[@woodland285]

어르신들이 튀김을 덴뿌라라 불렀었어요ㅋㅋㅋ오뎅이랑 다 헷갈리셨나봄ㅋㅋㅋ

[@jaysong7194]

6:15 She said thanks for visiting to Korea so it's on her. 13:00 It's 어묵 / ʌ muːk / and has been called Japanese word 'odeng'. 19:03 It's made of sugar and baking soda. 20:08 We say 오징어/ ɔː dʒɪŋ ʌ / 게임(=game). 오징어/ ɔː dʒɪŋ ʌ / means squid. If you want street food, try 호떡 / hɔː ddʌk / and 핫도그 / hɑːt dɔː ɡ / which is corn dog.

[@dy.5993]

할머니 감사합니다.

[@viralbananas]

The second lady misinformed you on so many levels 😂. Dont believe a word she said! 😂😂

[@hjw5279]

22:57 That little house is a shoeshine & repairing shop. looks like it's closed.

[@mahabharat11]

Nice overview of Korean street food. Enjoy watching videos put together by you.Great effort!!!❤

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@mahabharat11]

@@KenAbroad keep traveling and keep posting new videos

[@AuntyJack123]

Your beautiful kind heart shines so strong that even the grandma sees it 😊 This after the kind man in the first day in Korea!

[@jillleong9386]

Annyeonghaseyo Ken, a real treat to take us along to see how you enjoyed all the different types of street food.😋Makes me hungry too.😂Yes it will definitely warm our hearts when one is being so welcome with such kindness and generosity especially in a foreign land.God bless her.🙏Certainly nice to have a nice beer after all the walking🍺Cheers Ken and have a blast in Korea!!Warmest wishes from Malaysia!!💕🇲🇾

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@Cheolssip]

If you want to experience one of the best places for just chilling, strolling, or having a walk around, and also have fun doing some stuff, I recommend the Songdo central park city. (Highly recommend visiting it at when it's night)

[@chaw294]

Annyeonghaseyo Ken and all. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend 🙏 Let's all join Ken for his street food hunt in Seoul.😅

[@JeongHaYoon5624]

한국의 양념치킨! 닭갈비 or 찜닭! 김밥, 비빔밥, 찌개, 회, 컵라면, 토스트! 삼겹살 or 갈비와 함께 냉면! 꼭 드셔보셔야 해요♥️

[@urfavchickenlegs8797]

i was totally gagged when you asked "can you drive?" to a gddmn taxi driver. literally the stewpeedest question i've ever heard lmaooo 😂

[@girafffurious]

Hahahaahhahha

[@cucuo-wo5sv]

The taxi was parked. Isn’t it global common sense to ask whether the taxi is on service while pulled over?

[@annthrockmorton1517]

I am moving (retiring) to Thailand in the Fall of 2024. After worrying about my cat being confined to the (pressurized, temperature-controlled, forward) cargo hold, I discovered that Korean Airlines has a few dedicated seats in its planes for passengers to fly with their pets. I was so happy and relieved. To see in your video the pet shop, and street vendor selling pet outfits (!) gives me the impression that Korea is a pet-friendly culture, perhaps moreso than many other Asian locations.

[@조경분-q4h]

너무 재미있어서 계속 보고있는 중 이에오!😊

[@IvanRiveraStagea]

The most popular beer brands are Hite and Cass. These are light/watery lagers and are designed to be refreshing; meant to be taken with food (pairs well with spicy food). Kloud (Pilsner), OB (Lager) and Terra (Pilsner) are examples of more flavorful mainstream Korean beers. I suggest getting Korean Fried Chicken and pair it with beer. Korea makes amazing fried chicken. Bulgogi Jeongol is a favorite noodle dish (beef, veggies and noodles). Korean BBQ is also a must try, but you may have to order for two people in such places. Some of the food smell will linger on your clothes so do this before a wash day.

[@bookluv7484]

할머니 정이 넘쳐서

[@paulkim6830]

I found your videos recently and binge-watching all the Korean episodes! You remind me of my German mate Jonny, cuz some of your reactions are quite similar to his! Love how polite you are despite going through all the hard times in the far east without knowing the language :)

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@dandel1991]

Ken you can not leave Korea without trying a corndog! Potato corndog and/or cheese corndog, they are synonymous with k-eats, also ARMY STEW!! 😋

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

I tried that squid game cookie when I was there also. I failed miserably 😅

[@KenAbroad]

So difficult 😲🤣

[@lighthousefd8122]

Ken, you need to adjust the MHz from 50 to 60 or 60 to 50 to get rid of the video strobe. Different countries have different MHz.

[@kayipexplores]

Gotta love some tteokbokki 😃My favourite food is those Korean soups Ginseng chicken soup (Samgyetang). It warms you up 🙂

[@kayipexplores]

@user-su1dy4si1h Amen to that 🤩

[@ВладимирШангин-к9ф]

Thanks Ken. the tornado potato is very curious for me! Hi from Siberia.

[@Kushal6831]

Love your video's ❤❤❤ken 😊

[@koreaeagles]

미리 한국 여행 관련 정보를 인터넷에서 확인하시고, 관심 주제에 따라 리스트를 만들어 여행하면 같은 기간에 더 알차게 여행 경험 할 수 있습니다. 맛있는 음식, 좋은 사람도 만나시고, 문화체험도 하시고 즐거운 여행이 되시길 바랍니다.

[@g-raffasaurus2350]

Aww what a sweetie that lady was, aunty as you said ☺☺😚😚

[@user-빛나아주]

Fish cake is called eomug in Korean and is eaten dipped in soy sauce. The word oden is Japanese. The lady at the stall was not good at English, so she explained it with a name similar to Japanese food.

[@J.bombom]

The lovely lady says, 6:05 ”You came to Korea, “ho~~” sorry, it’s spicy“ 5:54 ”Thank you for coming to Korea.” 🥰💕

[@JaysixKim]

이전 영상에서 국수집 할머니도 그렇고 떡볶이 할머니도 총각이 너무 예뻐 말씀하시는걸 보면 호감가는 외모가 어딜가나 중요하구나 느끼네요 😂

[@zailinahmad9695]

Ken, if your mum is watching this vlogg I am sure she is warmed by the kindness of this grandma at the Tteokpokki stall🌹

[@88avocado]

Street is very clean and organised 😊

[@ashiram1879]

The closed store you found after eating egg bread is a shoe repair shop.

[@Tschuli99]

Looks soooo yummy!!🥺😻

[@yeayuh7354]

Thank you for being so patient and humble. If you have the time, i recommend jeju island for a different pace.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

Hi Ken. Fish cake is a nice combination with tteokbokki. She had some on skewers to her right - it helps absorb the spice. The auntie added some fish cake broth to reduce the spice for you. The broth is actually yummy.

[@canonind1909]

Trying out the Tteokbokki, fish cake n pieces of meat in skewers look yummy. But not for the Squid game biscuit, not to yr taste bud. The bun looks delicious 😋 The potato snack is good too. I noticed the places tat u hve been look clean. Tq for sharing yr street food eating spree today, Ken. Next video, pls. 👍🙏😍

[@KenAbroad]

🙏

[@Bacon420]

Just as the umbrella broke I expected the suspenseful music to start and a guy in red and black to show up behind you haha.

[@KenAbroad]

😁

[@univv6182]

There are trash bins indoor like in shops, department stores, or bathrooms. We usually use them.

[@지아리-q2s]

You have such a good impression Bless you. The video is really fun😁👍😍

[@danivmariee]

The preparation before the first bite is so hilarious 😂