From refreshing bowls of bingsu and warm street-side hotteok to chewy injeolmi, traditional yakgwa and the globally famous dalgona, Korea has plenty to offer sweet lovers. Discover five must-try Korean desserts and a few extra treats worth adding to your Korea food itinerary.

Think you already know Korean side dishes? Think again. Beyond kimchi and the usual favorites, Korean tables are filled with underrated banchan (반찬) that locals eat all the time.

If you’ve ever eaten Korean food, you already know one thing: the side dishes steal the show, known as banchan (반찬)