Appetite & Eating Experience

Words in this collection

• 밥도둑 (bap-do-duk) — The highest honor bestowed upon a Korean side dish (e.g., Marinated Raw Crab).
• 감칠맛(이 돌다) (gam-chil-mat-i-dol-da) — The magical feeling when the flavor stays in your mouth long after swallowing.
• 군침(이 돌다) (gun-chim-i-dol-da) — The physical reaction to seeing a boiling pot of Ramyeon at midnight.
• 허겁지겁(먹다) (heo-geop-ji-geop) — Describes a complete loss of dining etiquette due to extreme hunger.
• 입맛(이 돌다) (im-mat-i-dol-da) — The feeling of finally wanting to eat again after a period of exhaustion.
• 입짧다 (ip-jjal-da) — A very common phrase for people who can't eat large portions or dislike many ingredients.
• 꿀맛(이다) (kkul-mat) — Even plain water is 'kkulmat' after a long, exhausting hike.
• 폭풍흡입(하다) (pok-pung-heu-bip-ha-da) — A slightly comical term for destroying a buffet or a large pizza.
• 풍미(가 깊다) (pung-mi-ga-gip-da) — Used to describe high-end dishes, aged cheeses, or very well-crafted sauces.
• 싹쓸이(하다) (ssak-sseul-i-ha-da) — The greatest compliment to the chef: leaving absolutely nothing on the plates.