Top-selling Korean snacks, Korean ramen, and Korean beer in Korea in 2023
What are Koreans’ favorite snacks, ramen, and beer?
Top-selling Korean snacks in Korea in 2023
1st place: Saewookkang (새우깡)
2nd place: Poka Chips (포카칩)
3rd place: Pringles (프링글스)
4th place: Kkokkal Corn (꼬깔콘)
5th place: Squid Peanut (오징어 땅콩)
Saewookkang are undoubtedly the top seller. Saewookkang are a snack loved by people of all ages, from children to adults, regardless of gender. One notable feature is that they are often served as a complimentary snack in karaoke rooms. They are also known as ‘karaoke Saewookkang’ due to their large-sized packaging.”
Korean Biscuit Ranking
1st place: Home Run Ball (홈런볼)
2nd place: Ace (에이스)
3rd place: Oreo (오레오)
4th place: Margaret Cookies (마가렛트)
5th place: Premonition (예감)
Koreans are unlikely to dislike Homerun Ball. Before you know it, they’re gone! You have to buy at least two packs.
Ace is best friends with Korea’s mixed coffee. If you don’t know this combination, you’re not Korean. Korean mixed coffee has been highly praised by famous baristas abroad. When you come to Korea, be sure to try mixed coffee and Ace together. The harmony of sweetness and saltiness is amazing!
Korean Ice Cream Ranking
1st place: World Cone (월드콘)
2nd place: Tteokbungeobbang (떡붕어싸만코)
3rd place: Melona (메로나)
4th place: Together (투게더)
5th place: Bbongbarae (빵빠레)
A crispy ice cream cone filled with rich vanilla! It’s an unbeatable combination. The World Cone ranks number one in ice cream. And hidden at the bottom of the ice cream cone is a thick layer of chocolate.
Korean Soju Ranking
1st place: Chamisul (참이슬)
2nd place: Cheoeum Cheoreom (처음처럼)
3rd place: Jinro (진로)
4th place: Good Day (좋은데이)
5th place: Delicious Cham (Geumbokju) (맛있는 참)
Chamisul, the original soju, is indeed the undisputed number one. The love Koreans have for soju knows no bounds. Do you know what the initial alcohol content of soju was? When soju Jinro was first released, its alcohol content was 35%. By 1965, it had decreased to 30%, then to 25% in 1974, and now it’s at 16.5%. Thanks to this decrease (?) in alcohol content, Koreans are consuming even more soju.
Korean Beer Ranking
1st place: OB Cass (오비 카스)
2nd place: Terra (테라)
3rd place: Filite (필라이트)
4th place: Asahi (아사히)
5th place: Kelly (켈리)
In 2023, Asahi Dry beer was particularly popular in Korea. However, despite this, the domestic beer OB Cass took the number one spot in beer rankings. Terra is a beer that is a must when making ‘bomb’ drinks with soju. It’s a combination of Cham Terra (Chamisul soju+Terra beer). If you don’t like the strong taste of soju, try mixing it with beer. Many Koreans enjoy the smooth taste of the combination of soju and beer.
Korean Ramen Ranking
1st place: Shin Ramyun (신라면)
2nd place: Jjapaghetti (짜파게티)
3rd place: Jin Ramen (진라면)
4th place: Buldak Bokkeum Myeon (불닭볶음면)
5th place: Yukgaejang (육개장)
Koreans also prefer spicy ramen. It seems like Shin Ramyun has been the top choice in the ramen rankings every year. In 2023, once again, Shin Ramyun was the unrivaled leader in the ramen industry. Coming in second is Jjapaghetti, loved by kids and adults alike. There are hardly any children who dislike Jjapaghetti. If you want to make Jjapaghetti a bit spicier, try boiling it with Buldak Bokkeumyeon. It turns into a Szechuan-style Jjajangmyeon
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