Examples of foods from Gyeongsang-do















               Jinju Bibimbap                        Tongyeong Bibimbap                     Mubap and Daegutang
















                Heotjesabap                                   Gultteokguk                                   Aehobakjuk
















                  Oksusujuk                                   Geonjinguksu                             Andong Kalguksu


With its good fishing grounds in the east and south coasts, Gyeongsang province produces plenty of seafoods. Also, the fertile land along the Nakdonggang river that runs through the northern and southern provinces of Gyeongsang-do produces grains and vegetables.

Here, people eat fish so much and raw fish strips and other seafood are considered the best food. The foods are not fancy, but simple. They are savory in their own right.

Grilled sea fish that was salted and dried is one of the favorite items of side dish. Recipes of fish soups are also well developed. Noodles are widely enjoyed, and among them the thin-sliced kalguksu made of flour mixed with raw bean powder is most popular.

The broth is usually made with anchovy or clams, and also from the liquid of noodle or water. Compared to other regions, tastes of foods are more salty and spicy in general.