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Bulgogi (Marinated Beef)Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet soy sauce mixture with pear, garlic, and sesame oil. It's one of the most well-known Korean dishes internationally. The tender, slightly sweet flavor is unforgettable.
How to Eat
Can be grilled at the table or served already cooked. Wrap in lettuce with rice, or eat over rice as a bulgogi-bap. Pairs well with japchae.
Where to Find
Available at most Korean BBQ restaurants. Seoul's Gwangjang Market and traditional Korean restaurants in Insadong are great spots.
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