7 Korean Dramas About Food That Will Make You Hungry While Watching

Kapanlagi.com - There are many scenes in Korean dramas that make viewers feel hungry with the appearance of the food presented. But what if you watch a Korean drama about food? This will certainly make you hungry while watching.

For KLovers who love Korean dramas about food, here is a list of Korean dramas about food ranging from traditional Korean cuisine, current popular Korean cuisine, to Western cuisine. Let's check it out, KLovers.

 

1. JEWEL IN THE PALACE (2003)

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Rating	8.5 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	54 episodes
Aired On	Vidio, VIKI
Cast	Lee Yeoung Ae, Ji Jin Hee

This Korean drama about food tells the story of a legendary woman who became an icon of emancipation in Korea named Jang Geum, who later became the first female doctor for the royal family in Korean history. Despite her background from the lower class, Jang Geum faced various challenges.

However, her life story is so impressive, from a royal cook, royal doctor, to a special doctor for the king. In this drama, we can see various royal foods that are well-preserved. Not only using the best ingredients, but the combination of food and food health will be shown in this drama.

 

2. PASTA (2010)

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Rating	7.6 IMDB
Durasi	20 minutes
Episodes	65 episodes
Aired On	Netflix
Cast	Gong Hyo Jin, Lee Sun Kyun

This drama revolves around the culinary world and is set in an Italian restaurant with the romantic story of an assistant chef named Seo Yoo Kyung. In the restaurant, she has to work with a chef named Choi Hyun Wook. This new chef hates Seo Yoo Kyung because she is a female worker.

However, this situation does not make Seo Yoo Kyung give up easily. She manages to maintain her position as an assistant chef even though her job is much harder. Although the chef has a trauma of falling in love with a colleague, they cannot resist their feelings for each other and start a backstreet relationship.

 

3. LET'S EAT (2013)

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Rating	7.7 IMDB
Durasi	64 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired On	Netflix
Cast	Lee Soo Kyung, Yoon Doo Joon

This Korean drama about food focuses on the life of a woman named Lee Soo Kyung at home and work. She is 33 years old and lives alone after separating from her husband in her 20s.

To alleviate her loneliness, she starts trying out food at every new restaurant and follows a food blog. In addition, Lee Soo Kyung manages her favorite blog called Let's Eat. The uniqueness of the blog is that it only displays photos of empty plates, which means the food is delicious.

 

4. WOK OF LOVE (2018)

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Rating	7.4 IMDB
Duration	35 minutes
Episodes	38 episodes
Airing	Netflix, VIKI, Apple TV, VIU
Cast	Lee Jun Ho, Jang Hyuk, Jung Ryeo Won

This is another Korean drama about food, which tells the story of Seo Poong, a handsome and talented young chef. Seo Poong works as the head chef at a famous Chinese restaurant. One day, Seo Poong discovers that his girlfriend, Seok Dal Hee, is cheating on him.

Seo Poong is then framed by the cheater and is forced to quit his job. Not willing to accept the treatment, Seo Poong is determined to take revenge on the man. He then walks to the Chinese restaurant across from the hotel owned by a loan shark named Doo Chil Seong.

 

5. CHOCOLATE (2019)

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Rating	7.6 IMDB
Duration	65 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Airing	Vidio, VIKI
Cast	Lee Yeoung Ae, Ji Jin Hee

The drama tells the story of Lee Kang, a man who grew up in a small coastal town and dreamed of becoming a chef. However, he ended up as a neurosurgeon. He appears cold but actually hides a warm heart.

Until he meets his childhood friend, Moon Cha Young, a warm-hearted chef who feels happy when she serves delicious food to everyone. In this meeting, they also find happiness in each other.

 

6. SWEET MUNCHIES (2020)

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Rating	6.2 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episodes	12 episodes
Aired On	Netflix, VIKI, Vidio, VIU
Cast	Jung Il Woo, Kang Ji Young, Lee Hak Joo

This Korean drama about food revolves around the life of Park Jin Sung, a cook who works at a snack restaurant until late at night. He does this to pay for his sick father's medical bills. Until there is a figure of Kim Ah Jin, one of his loyal customers, who invites him to star in Ah Jin's program that makes him cook directly in the studio and become popular.

 

7. ECCENTRIC! CHEF MOON (2020)

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Rating	7.2 IMDB
Durasi	65 minutes
Episodes	16 episodes
Aired On	VIKI, iQIYI
Cast	Eric Mun, Go Woon Hee, Cha Jung Won

This Korean drama about food tells the story of Moon Seung Mo, a great chef who moves to the village of Seoha after the sudden death of his parents due to a fire. The move initially went smoothly and seemed expressionless. However, his life changed when he met Yoo Yoo Jin, a fashion designer who lost her memory and was known in Seoha village as an eccentric person.

 

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