I love Korea in the summer. My favorite part might just be the food. Boiling soups that somehow cool me down, icy bowls of noodles that fill me up, crispy fried pajeon with a side of makgeolli in the rain, and of course, patbingsu in every flavor under the sun. Whether you’re here for the first time or just looking for your next dish to try, here are a few of my summer go-tos: 🍜 Samgyetang (삼계탕) – A whole young chicken stuffed with sticky rice, ginseng, jujube, and garlic, served piping hot. Koreans swear by eating hot food in hot weather to restore stamina. 🥶 Naengmyeon (냉면) – Chewy buckwheat noodles in an icy beef or dongchimi (radish water kimchi) broth, topped with cucumber, pear, and boiled egg. So refreshing on a humid day. 🥛 Kongguksu (콩국수) – Cold wheat noodles in a creamy, chilled soybean broth. Mild, nutty, and incredibly cooling—perfect for the hottest days. 🌽 Oksusu (옥수수) – Sweet corn on the cob, often steamed or grilled, as an Ohioan, I can’t get enough in the summer. 🥞 Pajeon (파전) – A crispy scallion pancake, sometimes loaded with seafood. Pair it with makgeolli (fermented rice wine) for the ultimate rainy day tradition. 🍧 Patbingsu (팥빙수) – Shaved ice topped with sweet red beans, condensed milk, fruits, or creative toppings like cheesecake and matcha. What is your favorite summer dish? Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more eats and treats in Korea. #summerinkorea #patbingsu #kongguksu #samgyetang #koreanfood #foodinkorea #여름 #한국음식 #팥빙수 #삼계탕 #콩국수 #lifeinkorea