Spiciest Korean Dishes

5 Sep,2024

The spicy kick comes from the kimchi itself, which is often very spicy, and additional gochugaru (red pepper flakes) can be added to increase the heat.

Kimchi Jjigae

The sauce can be quite fiery, especially if extra gochugaru is added.

Tteokbokki

It’s chicken marinated in a spicy sauce made from gochujang, gochugaru, and sometimes additional chili pepper extracts. It's often served with cheese or other toppings to balance the heat.

Buldak

This spicy noodle soup contains seafood, vegetables, and a broth that’s flavored with gochugaru and gochujang.

Jjampong

Korean fried chicken is often coated in a spicy sauce made with gochujang, garlic, ginger, and other spices.

Korean Spicy Fried Chicken

It’s usually served bubbling hot and can be quite spicy.

Sundubu Jjigae

The result is a smoky, spicy grilled meat that's packed with heat.

Maeun Gogi