The World in Street Food
| November 14, 2018
Gimbap – South Korea
One street food that’s extremely popular with busy South Koreans on the go is gimbap —pickled and fresh veggies rolled up with rice in seaweed. It looks exactly like a Japanese sushi roll, but it’s generally made with veggies and sliced meat or even cheese rather than raw fish. Gimbap makes a great quick lunch and is often served alongside pickled yellow radish and the ubiquitous kimchi. If you want to try gimbap in Korea, it won’t take long to find — there are tons of restaurants that specialize in gimbap and other fast foods, or you can find it at any corner store.
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