Korean Winter Snacks -

Jjinppang (찐빵) and Hoppang (호빵): Korea’s Warm Steamed Buns

When the weather turns cold in Korea, steam rising from a basket of freshly made buns is hard to resist. Jjinppang (찐빵) is a soft, round steamed bun, most often…

JIN 2026-10-22

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Hotteok (호떡): Korea’s Sweet Winter Street Snack

On a cold day in Korea, the smell of dough sizzling on a griddle may lead you to a hotteok street stall. Hotteok (호떡) is a round Korean pancake with…

JIN 2026-10-22

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Bungeoppang (붕어빵): Korea’s Beloved Fish-Shaped Pastry

On a cold day in Korea, the smell of warm batter baking on a street cart can lead you straight to bungeoppang (붕어빵). These fish-shaped pastries are filled with sweet…

JIN 2026-10-22