Korean Snacks You MUST Try

09/13/2021

Don't you ever feel like you need a snack while studying so that you can power through your assignments?

Don't you ever feel overwhelmed by school work and exams piling up?

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Well, if you do, I've got you covered! Today, I will introduce you to some delicious Korean snacks that will hopefully alleviate your stress and anxiety this school year:)

Korean snacks are famous for many reasons including the K-culture, K-brands, and K-dramas. But the reason why people continually seek them is because of their spectacular taste!

Disclaimer: For any Koreans reading this, the list was made in regards to the general taste(reviews from the internet, people, etc.), so don't be too anxious if your favorite snacks didn't make it to the list.

The order is listed randomly and not by taste. Enough with the small talk; let's get down to the business!

1. Kancho

To start, we have Kancho. If you had to choose a snack to put right next to your online study setup, this is the one. The lightness and delicacy of the snack make it one where you can continually eat without feeling overwhelmed or sick by the chocolate. As you bite into it, the rich chocolate inside the crunchy shell will gradually melt in your mouth. Plus, who wouldn't want to eat a light snack with cute drawings on it?

2. Nongshim Honey Twist Snack

Next, we have the Nongshim Honey Twist Snack. As you can tell by the name, this snack is definitely a fun one! One of the notable features of this snack is for sure the sweetness of it. For those who have a sweet tooth like me, I highly recommend this. If you were to ask me to rate the sweetness of this snack out of 10, I would give it a 9. The addictive sweet taste of honey, along with the superior crunchiness puts this snack on another level. If you ever study late at night, make sure this snack is engraved in your mind(jk). Needless to say, it'll boost your mood. The sweetness of the snack will certainly keep you up to finish your assignments.

3. Nonhship Spicy Shrimp Crackers

Third, we have Nongshim Spicy Shrimp Crackers. For people who like spicy food, you need to try this!! In terms of taste, this snack is a bit spicy. However, the spiciness is not too bad and is bearable. There's something about the spiciness that'll make you constantly reach into the bag for more every time. This snack's crunchiness is comparable to the Nongshim Honey Twist snack. I find this snack a little bit dry, so having a drink on standby would be great.

4. Honey Butter Chips

Finally, we have the infamous Honey Butter chip! I think many of you might know this snack due to its fame in Korea back then. Despite the fame, this snack is worthy of being introduced because of its PHENOMENAL taste. The sweetness of the honey and the saltiness of the butter wavers in your mouth as soon as you take a bite into it. I don't think any other snacks are comparable to this in terms of their taste, so I recommend you try it yourself.

You can find these snacks at any Korean marts like Seoul Mart, K-Mart, C-Mart, and even Lucky! They're all less than $2, so they are pretty affordable compared to other snacks. If you do try them, let us know what you think;)

- Eunbin L.