Buzzfeed: Trying Korean Snacks For The First Time

by JAMES S. KIM

It’s no question that Korean snacks are the business, and they take the spotlight in Buzzfeed’s latest food venture. A panel of Americans tried a variety of drinks and munchies one would find in their local Korean supermarket for the first time, and for the most part, they seemed to enjoy them.

The lineup of snacks included the sweet nectar that is Milkis, to the wonderful squid and peanut ball and tteok (rice cake). One panelist confused red bean for peanut butter, but that’s somewhat forgivable.

Has anyone tried the fish sausage? We like our fish and odeng, but we’ve never had it in that form. This panelist’s reaction doesn’t give us much reassurance:

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Check out our own taste test of Korean chips and Korean ice cream bars if you might need any guidance in exploring a whole new world of flavors and calories.