Korean fried chicken has solidified its position as the world's most popular Korean dish, according to a major 2025 overseas consumer survey released late last year, as the global boom in Hallyu continues to drive demand for bold flavors, fermented foods and interactive dining experiences into 2026.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Korea Food Promotion Institute polled 11,000 consumers across 22 major cities worldwide. Korean-style fried chicken, known for its ultra-crispy double-fried coating and signature sauces like yangnyeom (sweet-spicy) or soy-garlic, topped the list of most preferred K-foods at 14 percent. It was closely followed by kimchi at 9.5 percent and bibimbap at 8.2 percent. Bulgogi, ramyeon and samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly) rounded out the leading preferences.
