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K-table
Korean food terms, clearly organized for quick reference.
K-table is a practical guide to the language of Korean food. Each entry focuses on a dish, ingredient, drink, or cooking method—explaining what the term means, how it is used, and how it differs from closely related words.
You might explore the difference between 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) and 대패삼겹살 (daepae-samgyeopsal), learn how 신김치 differs from 묵은지, or discover cooking terms such as 볶다 (to stir-fry) and 무치다 (to season and mix).
It is the kind of food vocabulary that menus and recipes often assume you already know.
August 17, 2026
5 Korean Grain Words You Should Know
Hello! Many Koreans mix different grains into white rice to add flavor, texture, and variety to their meals. Today, let’s learn five useful Korean grain words .
August 9, 2026
What Are 된장 (doenjang) and 쌈장(ssamjang)? Two Essential Korean Pastes
Hello! Today, let’s learn about two essential ingredients in Korean cooking: 된장 (doenjang) and 쌈장 (ssamjang). Although both are fermented soybean-based pastes,
August 9, 2026
Korean Perilla Seeds and Perilla Seed Oil
Hello! Today, let’s learn about two ingredients commonly used in Korean cooking: 들깨 (deulkkae) and 들기름 (deulgireum). 1. 들깨 (Deulkkae) 들깨 means perilla seeds in
August 8, 2026
Korean Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil
Hello! A few drops of nutty, aromatic oil can completely transform a Korean dish. Today, let’s learn two essential Korean food words: 참깨 (chamkkae) and 참기름 (cha
August 8, 2026
Two popular types of Korean pork
Hello! Today, let’s learn about two popular types of Korean pork: 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) and 대패삼겹살 (daepae-samgyeopsal) . Both come from pork belly, but their thickn
August 8, 2026
3 Traditional Korean Drinks You Should Know
Hello! Thanks to the growing popularity of K-food, more people around the world are becoming interested in traditional Korean drinks. Today, let’s learn three K
August 8, 2026
How Do You Like Your Eggs? Learn Korean Egg Terms
Hello! How do you like your eggs? Some people love soft-boiled eggs with runny yolks, while others prefer firm, fully cooked eggs. Today, let’s learn how Korean
August 8, 2026
What Is 보양식 (Boyangsik)?
Hello! When the weather gets hot or people feel especially tired, Koreans often eat foods such as 삼계탕 (samgyetang) or grilled eel to restore their energy. Today
August 8, 2026
What Is 미숫가루 (Misutgaru)?
Hello! Today, let’s learn about 미숫가루 (misutgaru), a traditional Korean grain powder that can be turned into a delicious and refreshing drink. 1. 미숫가루 (misutgaru
July 20, 2026
Sour, Aged, or Fresh? Learn 3 Korean Words for Kimchi
How do Koreans describe kimchi at different stages of fermentation? Today, let’s learn three useful Korean words: 신김치 (sin-kimchi), 묵은지 (mugeunji), and 겉절이 (geo
July 20, 2026
3 Refreshing Types of Kimchi You Should Know
Today, let’s learn three refreshing types of Korean kimchi: baek-kimchi, mul-kimchi, and dongchimi . 백김치 (baek-kimchi) Baek means “white,” so baek-kimchi litera