Top 10 Most Popular Korean Sweets

It can be said that Korea is a country of trends. The trends Korean people created even spread to numerous other countries. Besides continuously updated Korean fashion trends, Korean snacks have actually become a hit in recent years. In addition to different types of chips, you can also see a wide range of sweets in Korean convenience stores. If you are confused about which sweets to choose, please read this article to check out the top 10 most popular sweets in Korea. 

1. Orion ChocoPie 오리온초코파이

ChocoPie was inspired by Moonpie at Chattanooga Bakery in the United States in 1917. Two round biscuits stuck together by marshmallow and coated with chocolate. When biting, it has a unique texture as you will feel a crispy chocolate outer coating followed by a biscuit that is softer than the outer coating, and finally a chewy marshmallow. The main biscuit part is soft like bread or cake, so it's easy to mistake it for bread or cake, but it's actually more like S'mores. The biscuit is originally quite hard but the marshmallow's moisture is transferred to the biscuit after a few days, turning it into a moist and soft texture. It is said that this moisture control, which must take into account the season and consumption area, is a secret know-how. It will taste even better if you put it in the microwave, eat it with milk, or eat it frozen.

2. Pepero 빼빼로

The Pepero long biscuits from Lotte brand are the national snacks of Korea. These stick-shaped biscuits are often coated with chocolate. The traditional taste of Pepero is almond chocolate. However, Pepero also has a variety of unique flavors to choose from such as milk chocolate, white chocolate, sprinkle candy, nude green tea, and peanut butter. Moreover, the double-dip version of Pepero is very popular among Korean teenagers because it is so delicious. The long thin biscuits with a thick chocolate coating will certainly satisfy your taste buds. This is indeed a remarkable creation of the company. With this version, we have white chocolate yogurt and coffee flavors. 

3. Lotte Kancho Choco Biscuits 칸쵸 초코

These biscuits are indeed very attractive. The inside of each Kancho Choco biscuit is filled with chocolate. The outer crust is crispy, spongy, and melts in your mouth, very well suited to the inner filling. This is also a snack from many Korean’s childhoods. The little cookies are loved by Korean children since they are decorated with numerous funny animation characters. You can eat many biscuits at the same time or you can eat each biscuit to feel the flavor slowly and gaze at the funny shapes. 

4. Lotte Anytime Milk Mint 애니타임 밀크민트

This milk mint candy has a sweet and cool mint flavor. One candy package consists of small and mint-scented round candies that give you a refreshing feeling when you suck it slowly in your mouth. Harmonious sweetness and cool aroma help you confidently share sweet moments with friends and relatives. Each candy has a round, compact size that you can easily enjoy and take with you. This product is very suitable for picnics or birthday parties since small children will certainly love it. 

5. Pumpkin Monaca 호박모나카

Each country's favorite snack flavor will have its own unique features. For Koreans, they absolutely love the pumpkin flavor. One of their all-time favorites is Pumpkin Monaca. The outside of the cake is a crust made from rice. The filling inside is sweet and smooth pumpkin jam. When you eat, you will feel the wonderful blend between the inner filling and the outer part.

6. Ghana Milk Chocolate Bars 가나 밀크 초콜릿

Lotte Ghana is the best selling chocolate brand in Korea. The name of the brand is a sign of respect for Ghana, one of the largest cocoa exporters in the world and it is also the main source of raw materials for Ghana chocolate. Ghana has four types of chocolate which are distinguished by the color of the packaging: red, black, white, and beige. Ghana chocolates boast excellent taste and quality, comparable to any imported chocolate brand in the world which impresses local consumers. 

From the very beginning, the company applied a "micro grinding technique" whereby all the ingredients were ground into small particles. Also, a lot of cocoa butter has been added to accentuate the rich flavor of the chocolate. Lotte has launched the following lines: Ghana Milk, Ghana Mild, and Ghana Premium, which is dark chocolate with a strong cocoa flavor. In addition, the company also introduced the Ghana Black, which has the strongest cocoa flavor. Also, the Mini Ghana Mild is marketed in a smaller sized package.

7. Sunflower Seeds Chocolate Ball 해바라기 초코볼

Each choco ball has the chocolate outer layer and the core is the peeled sunflower seed, which creates a unique taste. The harmonious combination of soft, sweet chocolate and sunflower flavor gives you a whole new feeling, especially when the weather is cold. This product is very popular among Korean people and several Asian countries. You can present these sweet chocolate balls as a small gift to your children, your niece, or your nephew. 

8. Crown Butter Waffle 버터와플

Crown is one of the most popular sweet brands in Korea. They assured customers that all of their products are made from natural ingredients, safe for the health of users. With its delicious and sweet taste, these waffles will be a great choice for those who like a light and elegant taste. You can serve these small and soft butter waffles at parties and they are also the ideal snack to provide nutrition for busy people.

9. Tom's Farm Flavored Almonds 톰의 농장 아몬드

Tom's Farm brand has a very large main store located in Myeongdong Street -- one of the busiest streets of Seoul, Korea. Not only in Korea, but this brand is also expanding its business scope to many neighboring countries such as China, Thailand, Singapore, etc.

Tom's Farm almond products are rich and varied, including natural almonds, peach, mango, corn, matcha, tiramisu, caramel, even teokbokki almonds. Among these, honey butter almonds are most popular because the crispy almond combined with the sweetness of honey makes them indescribably attractive. Besides developing new unique flavors, Tom's Farm also invests in packaging and visual design, satisfying both our eyes and taste buds.

Tom's Farm almond is an ideal choice when you are bored and want to eat something or you can use it as a substitute for snacks. Almonds help blood circulation throughout the body, prevent symptoms of cardiovascular disease and blood pressure. This product provides enough energy to your body without making you gain weight. 

10. Crown Choco Heim 초코하임

Choco Heim is a delicious and nutritious wafer. This wafer has a delicious buttery flavor, sweet yet not greasy taste. Moreover, inside each wafer is a layer of fresh and soft hazelnut and chocolate cream making it more eye-catching and attractive. In addition to the choco cream wafers, Crown also developed the White Choco Cream version. You can use Crown Choco Heim wafers on occasions such as picnics and parties.