Tiffany Conde
Marcy MinianoIt’s impossible to sit through Korean dramas and not feel your stomach rumbling with hunger. After all, South Korea offers some of the most appetising and mouth-watering dishes. Plus, it’s only natural to crave a light bite or two while binge-watching a series. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the best Korean snacks you can try, from fried potato chips to sweet desserts that will cool you down on a summer day.
Want to bring a taste of South Korea closer to you? Take a look at these ready-to-eat snacks below. As a bonus, we’ve also dropped the links to where you can buy these popular Korean snacks online. This way, you can enjoy them from the comfort of your home.
Also read: 15 Yummy Snacks to Hunt Down in Korea & Share with Your BFFs
Best Korean snacks that you can buy online
1. Haitai Calbee Honey Butter Chips
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What it is: Let’s just say you haven’t fully lived or explored the convenience stores of Seoul if you haven’t tried Honey Butter Chips. By combining the taste of acacia honey and French butter, these fried potato chips manage to strike a good balance between salty and sweet. Actually, this sweet and salty combo is so popular in Korea that you’ll find it everywhere — from Korean pizza and tteokbokki, to kimchi to japchae. The unique umami flavour is a characteristic of many staple Korean foods. In fact, this Korean snack is such a sensation in South Korea that it even inspired its own “Honey Butter Craze,” with the chips appearing everywhere from international food blogs to K-dramas.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
2. LOTTE Pepero
Image credit: LOTTE Confectionery S.E.A. Official Facebook Page
What it is: Pepero consists of thin cookie sticks dipped in milk chocolate. Fun fact: Pepero has its own special occasion known as Pepero Day, which the locals celebrate by gifting these chocolate-dipped cookie sticks as a token of affection on 11 Nov. Although the original variant comes in milk chocolate, LOTTE Confectionery has also released different flavours of Pepero, including Almond, Strawberry, Peanut, Oreo, White Chocolate, and Tiramisu.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
3. Binggrae Banana Milk
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What it is: Another bestselling Korean snack is Binggrae Banana Milk, a subtle and delicately sweet treat that you can find in any Korean grocery or convenience store. First launched in 1974 by Binggrae, this popular snack containing milk, sugar, and banana juice is often featured in Korean dramas. Aside from banana-flavoured milk, other milk products from Binggrae include Melon, Strawberry, and Black Sesame.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
4. LOTTE Chocolate Binch Biscuits
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What it is: Drop what you’re doing now and clear the online shelves for LOTTE’s Chocolate Binch Biscuits. These biscuits consist of thin, wafer-like cookies and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate — all rolled into one addictive snack.
Take our word for it: You’ll want to order several boxes of these chocolate biscuits! If you bring this Korean snack home as a souvenir to your friends or family, you can be there to see the moment their eyes go wide from the deliciousness, then watch as their hand digs back into the box for more.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
Also read: 12 Must-Buy Food Items from Korea’s LOTTE Mart
5. Orion Choco Pie
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What it is: One of the most well-known desserts in South Korea, Orion’s Choco Pie contains two small layers of chocolate-covered cakes with a marshmallow filling. Suitable as a light snack or a dessert pairing for coffee, Choco Pie comes in flavours like Dark Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry, and Injeolmi (Korean rice cake).
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
6. Nongshim Shrimp Crackers
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What it is: Crunchy with a salty flavour, Nongshim’s Shrimp Crackers are shaped like French fries with narrow ridges. These shrimp-flavoured crackers are made from shrimps that were caught in the North Jeolla Province. However, the difference between this Korean snack and other prawn crackers is that Nongshim’s Shrimp Crackers are baked, not fried. Depending on the flavour you want, you can opt for the original Shrimp Crackers, the Spicy Shrimp Crackers, or the Rice Shrimp Crackers.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
7. LOTTE Kkokkal Corn Snack
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What it is: Whether you’re craving grilled corn snacks or corn-flavoured potato chips, the LOTTE Kkokkal Corn Snack will surely hit the sweet spot. These Korean chips have a unique cone shape and a roasted corn flavour that’s just the right amount of sweet and salty. Available in sweet and spicy flavours, they’re delicious snacks you’ll have no trouble finishing in one sitting.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
8. Haitai Sindangdong Tteokbokki Snacks
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What it is: One of the best Korean snacks you can try is tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes). Offering a reminder of your past street food crawls in Seoul, Haitai Sindangdong Tteokbokki Snacks replicates the shape of tteokbokki in the form of chips and delivers the same combination of sweet and spicy that everyone loves — albeit with an extra crunch, of course. While Haitai’s tteokbokki snacks are slightly sweeter than spicy, each stick is addictive enough to be the perfect companion for your K-drama marathons.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
Also read: Eat Your Way Through Seoul: 12 Delicious Korean Street Foods & Where to Find Them
9. Orion Kkobuk Turtle Corn Chips
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What it is: Shaped like tortoise shells, Orion Kkobuk Turtle Corn Chips consists of crispy and puffy chips flavoured with sweet and creamy corn soup. You can easily recognise Orion’s famous turtle chips, thanks to their eye-catching packaging of a turtle wearing a top hat.
With four layers adding an extra crunch, these potato chips taste like the freshly steamed or boiled corn that you can find in Korean food markets. Furthermore, you can get Orion’s turtle chips in several flavours, including the original Corn Soup, Injeolmi, and Chocolate Churros.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
10. Bibigo Roasted Seaweed
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What it is: Among the best Korean snacks you can buy online is Bibigo Roasted Seaweed. Each pouch contains sheets of seaweed that have been seasoned and roasted to perfection — light, salty, and pleasantly crispy with every bite. Plus, these dried seaweed snacks are known for being rich in nutrients and vitamins. Bibigo’s bestseller is the classic roasted flavour, but you can also try this Korean seaweed snack in flavours such as Sesame, Wasabi, and Korean BBQ.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
11. Nongshim Chocolate Banana Kick
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What it is: Nongshim’s Banana Kick Milk Choco is a puffy corn snack with a sweet banana flavour, plus a light and crunchy exterior coated in chocolate. In 1978, this snack earned the name of “Banana Kick” due to its resemblance to the front ball kick in soccer. Moreover, this backstory inspired the cute banana mascot on the packaging as well.
Want to know a little secret? We have it on good authority that BTS’ Jungkook enjoys this particular Korean snack. As a matter of fact, he’s been spotted munching on the chocolate-flavoured version of Banana Kick several times, with this fansigning event being a notable example.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
12. Binggrae Samanco Ice Cream
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What it is: Recognise these fish-shaped ice cream sandwiches? Binggrae Samanco Ice Cream is derived from bungeoppang, a similarly fish-shaped pastry with a filling that happens to be a popular wintertime snack in South Korea. Look out for flavours like Red Bean, Strawberry, Chocolate, Black Sesame, and Green Tea.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
13. Orion Market O Real Brownie
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What it is: Beloved among locals and tourists alike, Orion Market O Real Brownie are decadent chocolate brownies that are best paired with afternoon tea or a cup of coffee. For a true indulgence, you can also enjoy them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Besides the original chocolate flavour, other flavours of Market O Real Brownies include Vanilla and Green Tea.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore
14. Pringles Butter Caramel
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What it is: First launched as a limited-edition flavour in South Korea in 2016, the Pringles Butter Caramel turns many heads with its bright pink packaging, buttery aroma, and interesting flavour combination. On the other hand, the potato chips themselves tend to receive mixed reviews. Some appreciate the sweetness of the chips, while others find the combination of flavours too unusual and not strong enough to leave an impression. So, why not try it for yourself?
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore
15. Melona Ice Cream
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What it is: Melona is a low-calorie ice cream bar with fruit-based flavours, such as melon, mango, banana, strawberry, and coconut. After launching in South Korea in 1992, Melona has grown to become one of the most popular Korean desserts worldwide, thanks to its light and refreshing taste. Naturally, these fruity popsicles are also pretty useful for beating the summer heat.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
16. Tom’s Farm Almonds
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What it is: There’s a reason why this is among the most popular Korean snacks out there. Think perfectly toasty almonds with a shell-like coating of mouth-watering flavours; some more unexpected than others, such as wasabi, yoghurt, and injeolmi (rice cake)! Bonus points for the fact that it’s relatively healthy and surprisingly filling — making it an ideal treat to curb your mid-afternoon hunger pangs.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
17. LOTTE Waffle Mate
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What it is: These rich, buttery biscuits are absolutely reminiscent of European waffles, with just the right amount of sweetness. They’re best paired with some coffee or tea; simply dip ’em in your hot drink for some melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Of course, we’re not going to stop you if you’re tempted to enjoy these solo… and probably finish a pack more quickly than you’d expect.
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
18. Ramyeon
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What it is: Of course, we can’t end our roundup of Korean snacks without mentioning the most addictive one out there. Preparing a bowl of Korean ramyeon (instant noodles) is a must for binge-watching K-dramas, where this dish is usually brought out during late-night dates between the characters.
Ramyeon is a versatile snack that you can enjoy at any time of the day; just remember to have a glass of water beside you. Also, we recommend starting with the Shin Ramyun first before moving on to a more fiery, eye-watering ramyeon like the Hek Buldak Extra Spicy Roasted Chicken Ramen, which will probably feel like a nuclear explosion in your mouth. But who doesn’t love a challenge, right?
Where to buy: Lazada Singapore; Lazada Philippines
Also read: 25 Cute & Cheap Souvenir Items to Buy from Korea
Which of these savoury and sweet treats will you be adding to your Korean snacks box? Did we miss out on any iconic Korean snacks or chips that you can’t get enough of? Let us know by dropping us a line on our official Facebook page.
