What is banchan?
Banchan · Korean
The little shared side dishes that come free with a Korean meal: kimchi, seasoned vegetables, pickles, fish cakes and more.
What it tastes like
A spread of salty, spicy, tangy, sweet and crunchy bites to eat with rice and meat. Usually refillable, so don't be shy.
Where you’ll see it
Every Korean restaurant, especially barbecue spots, where several small plates hit the table before the mains arrive.