World loves K-food — just not these dishes

From gimbap (seaweed rice rolls) to tteokbokki (spicy simmered rice cakes), Korean food has taken the world by storm — boosted in part by the global popularity of “KPop Demon Hunters.” While some dishes are finding international appeal, others are being listed among the world’s “worst,” underscoring a divide in how Korean food is viewed abroad. Online travel guide platform TasteAtlas recently unveiled its list of the 100 worst-rated foods in the world, based on more than 450,000 user ratings from around the globe. Hongeo, or fermented skate, arguably the smelliest food in Korea, ranked 51st with a score of 2.7 out of 5. Despite its powerful ammonia scent, the dish is appreciated for its chewy texture and distinct flavor. It is traditionally served with steamed pork belly and kimchi, a combination that is called samhap, and it is commonly washed down with alcoholic beverages such as soju (a distilled Korean spirit) or makgeolli (an unfiltered rice alcohol). More unexpectedly, kongnamulbap (soybean sprout rice) and dubujeon (pan-fried tofu patties) — both considered comfortiWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times