unique food in Korea1. San-nakji (alive small-octopus)

San(alive) + Nakji(small-octopus) - as the name says, it is one type of sashimi that we mix with sesame oil, smashed garlic, etc. Surprising thing is that chopped part of small-octopus is still moving on the dish. I hear that San-Nakji is the most shocking dish of Korea to foreigners' eyes. 


 See? small octopus is still alive!XD
Anyway, you really have to be careful and chew well before swallow. Because there are some accidents that alive small-octopus blocks airway that results brain death or death. 

 Soo-Ji from girl group 'Miss A'. In Korea variety show, she is eating San-Nakji directly from mud flat. 

I can't say, it is WIDELY loved by koreans because there are people who can't eat san-nakji. However, it is unique and funny experience to feel korean food and culture!:)