Today, I would like to talk about Korean food, especially Tteokbokki, which is widely known around the world.
Tteokbokki has become one of the representative foods of Korea that foreigners think of. Korea’s unique spicy yet sweet taste and chewy texture unique to Korean rice cakes captivate the taste buds of many people around the world.
Here are some of the representative characteristics that made Tteokbokki a global food.
A harmonious combination of Korea’s unique spicy and sweet attractive taste and food ingredients
Tteokbokki is characterized by the combination of savory and sweet gochujang sauce and chewy rice cakes. This harmonious taste was able to captivate the taste buds of many. In addition, various ingredients used in tteokbokki are also varied to add variety to the taste. Basically, tteokbokki contains various vegetables, so it has a strong image of healthy food. Depending on your taste, you can add cheese or seafood to tteokbokki to enjoy a richer taste.
Social media and its influence
The rapid rise of tteokbokki can be attributed to the influence of social media and SNS. As restaurant reviews and food photos spread rapidly, curiosity and interest in tteokbokki increased worldwide. In particular, as the image of eating tteokbokki was shared among the younger generation, tteokbokki has become a global food trend.
Various variants and localization
Tteokbokki, which originated in Korea, has been transformed, localized, and loved according to the characteristics of each country. In some countries, it is transformed into a spicier and spicy taste to satisfy the taste of locals, and in some countries, unique tteokbokki is created using local ingredients. These variations and localization are one of the key factors contributing to the global popularity of tteokbokki.
Overseas expansion of Korean tteokbokki brands
Korean tteokbokki brands are also increasing the popularity of tteokbokki worldwide through overseas expansion. Many people from overseas are visiting because they can experience the true taste of tteokbokki that can be felt in Korea. This supports the global popularity of tteokbokki and is proof that Korea’s tteokbokki culture is expanding to the world.
After hearing the stories of enjoying tteokbokki from around the world these days, you can feel the charm of Korean food and the power of taste. The global success of tteokbokki is a representative example of Korean food culture with its diversity and charm. We hope to share the charm of Korea’s representative tteokbokki with more people, and make more people want to visit Korea and taste it for themselves!