Hello Korea · Toronto 2026

K-Food
Experience

Step into Korea’s everyday food culture — from lively pocha favourites to the convenience-store ramen experience loved along the Hangang River.

Two ways to taste Korea

Street food · Convenience culture

Sep 12-13

K-Pocha Zone

Discover the warm, social atmosphere of a Korean pocha through regional flavours and popular street-food favourites.

Korean Street Food

A TASTE OF KOREA

Korean Pocha Culture

Eat, share and experience Korea together

A pocha is more than a place to eat. It is a casual gathering spot where friends share comforting dishes, conversation and the energy of the city. The K-Pocha Zone brings that welcoming atmosphere to Toronto with a curated selection inspired by Korea’s diverse regional food culture.

The Korea Tourism Organization has curated a list of 33 regional specialties that showcase the essence of Korean cuisine. Get a taste of some of Korea’s most iconic local dishes right here at the K-Travel Fest.

Regional Korean dishes

Street Food

K-Local Food Trip 33

Jeonju · 전주

Traditional Bibimbap

A colourful bowl of rice topped with seasoned vegetables and savoury Korean flavours, inspired by Jeonju’s celebrated food culture.

전주비빔밥

Suwon · 수원

Suwon Galbi

Tender, richly seasoned beef ribs inspired by Suwon’s famous galbi tradition and its signature balance of sweet and savoury flavours.

수원갈비

Sunchang · 순창

Jang (Fermented Paste)

Sunchang is famous for jang, traditional Korean fermented sauces. Its gochujang gives tteokbokki the spicy-sweet flavour you can enjoy at the festival.

순창장

Wando · 완도

Wando Laver

Wando produces around 50% of Korea’s laver, a seaweed used in gimbap—a delicious rice roll you can taste at the festival.

완도김

Daegu · 대구

Crispy Fried Chicken

Crispy, juicy Korean fried chicken representing Daegu’s lively chicken culture and beloved chimaek tradition.

대구치킨

K-Convenienve

A collaborative experience sponsored by 7-Eleven and Nongshim, bringing Korea’s iconic convenience-store food culture to the festival.

Nongshim logo

Sponsored by Nongshim

Hangang River Ramyun Zone

Experience one of Korea’s most recognizable convenience-store rituals: preparing and enjoying hot ramyun along the Hangang River. Choose from selected Nongshim ramyun and watch it cook in the signature self-service style.

Simply snap a photo of the event and tag @ktocanada to receive a free pack of Nongshim ramyun while supplies last!

Canadian 711

Sponsored by 7-Eleven

K-Snack Sampling & Display

Browse a colourful showcase of popular snacks found in Korean convenience stores. Sample selected treats, explore familiar and unexpected flavours and discover what makes the Korean convenience store a travel experience of its own.

How to Enjoy the Zone

Stop by throughout the festival and experience Korean convenience culture at your own pace.

01

Visit the Zone

Find the K-Convenience Experience Zone inside the K-Food Experience area.

02

Choose Your Experience

Try Han River-style Nongshim ramyun or explore the 7-Eleven snack display and samples.

03

Taste & Discover

Enjoy the flavours and learn why convenience stores are an essential part of everyday travel in Korea.

Complimentary food and samples are available while supplies last. Product selection, serving times and participation details may change during the event.