Late-Night Ramyeon Scenes

Nothing signals a long night like a pot of ramyeon (라면) — instant noodles boiled directly at the table, shared between two characters who clearly have something they’re not saying yet.

Jjajangmyeon — The Moving Day Tradition

Jjajangmyeon (짜장면), black bean noodles, shows up constantly around moving day — a real Korean custom where families order in a big batch while surrounded by boxes, faithfully recreated in nearly every drama with a relocation subplot.

Street Snacks

Between bigger meals, characters snack their way through Korea’s street food staples: tteokbokki (떡볶이) from a cart, sweet crunchy dalgona (달고나) at a festival, and grilled ojingeo (오징어) — squid — sold at street stalls and baseball games alike.

Try Making Them at Home

Most of these dishes are simple enough for a beginner cook to attempt at home, and doing so is a popular way for fans to feel a little closer to the shows they love — no flight to Seoul required.