29 Reasons Seoul, South Korea Has The Best Street Food In The World
Full disclosure: We are dumb and not actually food critics lol.
Fact: Seoul, Korea has the best street food in the world. This is not a joke, this is a truth. So, in the best interest of world issues, we tried all the street food we could find. The following is a list of our favorites.
BTW all prices are in approximate American dollars.
2. Literally just a whole sweet potato: $3

Critic #1: Simple elegance.
Critic #2: Understated but satisfying!!!
3. Egg bread: $1.50
Critic #1: The Mercedes Benz of Korean street food! Literally just an egg sandwich with a lil' sweet twist. Bone apple tea, indeed.
Critic #2: Absolutely spectacular. NOT TO BE MISSED. If you are ever in Korea and only have time to try one street food dish...MAKE THIS THE ONE!!! Adorable, warm, sweet, delicious, everything your heart could ever desire. Satisfaction guaranteed!!!!!
5. Boiled fish paste: $2

Critic #1: Very popular and great value. A people's favorite!
Critic #2: Liked by many. Not me!
7. Cheese buttered baked scallops: $10

Critic #1: Huge fan just because of the shell. Who doesn't love a shell?!
Critic #2: Not for me, but I saw someone else that was enjoying it!
9. Steak and sprouts: $7

Critic #1: Picture does not do this delicious meal justice (no offense to the photographer AKA Critic #2). This was a delight. A sprouty, steaky delight!
Critic #2: OOooh la la. The memories I have from this tasting will last with me forever. A perfect meal.
12. Mung bean pancake: $4.00
13. Croissant Taiyaki: $3

Critic #1: CUTE and DELICIOUS.
Critic #2: Like a sweet potato pie but shaped like a fish, so more fun.
14. Chips on a stick: $4

Critic #1: Chips...on...a...stick. Genius.
Critic #2: Everything is better on a stick!
15. Assorted sushi rolls: 5 for $6
16. Honey butter garlic shrimp: $6

Critic #1: Deliciously crispy. Dangerously addictive. That should be the slogan.
Critic #2: Honey! Butter! Garlic! Three of my favorite things!
21. Oreo churro: $3.50

Critic #1: If you like Oreos and if you like churros then you will like these.
Critic #2: A work of art!!!!!!
22. Waffles with cream cheese: $1.50

Critic #1: Not as good as it looks. It would be better fresh. A disappointment to waffle enthusiasts everywhere.
Critic #2: Unfortunately the blueberry cream cheese waffle that was given to us was lukewarm. I like a hot waffle.
24. Banana/strawberry/nutella crepe: $6

Critic #1: Crepe shnape! You've had one, you've had 'em all!
Critic #2: A broken record.
25. Strawberries in a cup and single chocolate covered strawberries: $3 and $1

Critic #1: Never seen a single strawberry on a stick before! At first I thought this was problematic, but then I realized that it's a big ole' strawberry and then I was happy again.
Critic #2: Simple and straight to the point. Nice option if you like chocolate covered strawberries!
26. Roast lobster tail with cheese: $15

Critic #1: Cute AND delicious (because of the shell).
Critic #2: I recommend this dish because the shell is used as the serving plate an that is called sustainability.
27. Fried sweet potatoes: $3 per cup

Critic #1: Very sweet, but they could have been warmer.
Critic #2: I had high expectations! But unfortunately the layer of honey around the sweet potatoes was too chewy and also they were too cold. Sad because I love potatoes!
28. Squid something or other: $7

Critic #1: Calamari lovers would...love.
Critic #2: No thank you, but thank you!
29. Strawberry wrapped in mochi: $3.50

Critic #1: Excellent mochi. Excellent chocolate filling. Very fresh strawberry. Yes, please.
Critic #2: One of my top five favorite fruits wrapped in mochi? A winning combo!!!