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A Korean table is built around banchan — the small dishes that stay on the table through the meal — with one hot main in the middle. That structure is why it handles a mixed table so well: everyone assembles their own plate. Gochujang and doenjang do the heavy lifting, and both are fermented, which is why a small amount reads as much more depth than the cooking time suggests.
17 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Korean plans look like
Most common mains
- beef7
- pork4
- fish2
- chicken1
- egg1
How they're cooked
- Pan-seared4
- Stir-fried4
- Braised3
- Grilled3
- Steamed2
Diets they fit
- Nut-free15
- Dairy-free13
- No pork, no alcohol1
- Pescatarian1
The plans
- Korean · fishHan Family Korean Sunday Supper
A balanced Korean family meal centered on a tender pan-seared cod finished with a warm soy-scallion butter, accompanied by glossy vegetarian japchae, seasoned spinach, a crisp sesame-cucumber salad, steamed short-grain rice and store-bought kimchi — designed so the cook finishes the delicate items at service while most sides hold briefly for easy plating. Child-friendly citron spritz and a bottle of makgeolli complete the experience.
- Korean · porkSeoul Sunday: Grilled Pork Collar with Home Banchan
A focused, family-friendly Korean Sunday where tender, slightly sweet grilled pork collar is the centrepiece, surrounded by straightforward banchan—braised soy potatoes, blanched seasoned sprouts, and a crisp cucumber salad—served with short-grain rice and a fizzy Korean-pear mocktail; adults pair with light Korean lager. The menu balances finish-to-order grilling with holdable sides so one cook can deliver warm, texturally correct plates on time.
- Korean · eggSeoul Midweek Supper
A warm Korean home-cooked trio: a silky steamed egg pot (gyeranjjim) as the comforting centre, oven-roasted gochujang-glazed sweet potatoes for caramelized savory-sweet depth, and a bright quick cucumber muchim for crunch and acidity — all designed for an easy solo cook with minimal active time.
- Korean · beefSeoul Home Braise Supper
A warm, family-style Korean supper centered on tender soy-braised short ribs (Galbi-jjim) with scallion pancakes, crisp cucumber salad and seasoned spinach banchan; balanced textures and a clean, fizzy pear soda for kids and a chilled bottle of makgeolli for adults make this worth clearing the table for.
- Korean · beefSeoul Homestyle Braised Short Ribs Supper
A comforting Korean home-style supper built around tender braised short ribs in a sweet-savory soy broth, balanced by bright cucumber salad, sesame-seasoned spinach, steaming short-grain rice and a hot kimchi pancake finished at the last minute — classic banchan rhythm with a pairing of sparkling citron for kids and a bottle of makgeolli for adults.
- Korean · fishSeoul Family Supper
A home-style Korean dinner built for family comfort: oven-roasted cod brushed with a mild doenjang glaze, fluffy steamed eggs, sesame-spinach banchan, a crisp cucumber salad, hot short-grain rice, and market kimchi — all timed so the delicate egg and roasted fish finish at the table together. Clean, umami-forward flavors (not chili- or garlic-forward) that children and adults share, with a sparkling pear mocktail for the kids and a chilled Korean lager for adults.
- Korean · porkSeoul Weeknight Supper
A bright, family-friendly Korean home meal centered on a mild, sweet-spicy stir-fried pork (jeyuk bokkeum) with a quartet of easy banchan and steaming short-grain rice — clean flavors, hands-on finishing, and enough structure to serve on time.
- Korean · porkSeoul Weeknight Supper
A compact, home-style Korean supper built around a sweet-savory soy-sesame pork bulgogi, bright banchan and a crisp scallion pancake — all timed so hot, textural items finish within minutes of the table. It’s energetic, balanced and designed to be executed by one cook in under an hour.
- Korean · beefSeoul Family Bulgogi Supper
A balanced Korean home-cooked dinner built around sweet‑savory pan‑seared bulgogi, served with soybean‑sesame japchae, seasoned spinach, and steamed short‑grain rice — all timed for hot service and family friendly. Clean, comforting flavors with table‑side heat options so everyone eats the same mild base and adults can add spice at the table.
- Korean · chickenKorean Home-Style Braised Chicken Supper
A warm, family-style Korean braise of soy-sesame chicken with potatoes and carrots—rich, glossy sauce and tender meat designed for a relaxed Saturday supper. Paired with fluffy short-grain rice and a quick seasoned spinach banchan, the meal is low-attention to cook, lively in texture, and built for leftovers.
- Korean · beefSeoul Family Grill
A balanced Korean family supper centered on quickly marinated, grilled bulgogi-style beef with stir-fried glass noodles (japchae), a steamed egg custard, crisp quick cucumber salad, and a simple spinach namul — all timed so hot and texture-sensitive items finish at 5:00 PM for immediate serving.
- Korean · shellfishJeju Coast Mussel Jjim Supper
A focused Korean family supper built around a lively steamed mussel jjim in a savory gochujang broth, balanced by clean sesame spinach, a crisp cucumber muchim, fluffy short-grain rice and warm barley tea; honest, bright flavors that finish together at the table.
- Korean · lambSeoul Sunday: Gochujang‑Glazed Lamb with Scallion Pajeon
A family-friendly Korean supper centered on broiled, lightly gochujang‑glazed lamb chops, balanced by a crispy scallion pajeon, pan‑braised soy‑sesame tofu and classic seasoned spinach banchan; bright yuja soda for kids and a bottle of Beaujolais (Gamay) for adults.
- Korean · porkHan River Monday Supper
A lively, family-friendly Korean supper centered on quick, caramelized spicy pork (jeyuk bokkeum) with glossy japchae and a crisp cucumber salad; balanced flavors, textural contrast, and a kid-friendly barley tea with an adult soju pairing make it worth clearing the table.
- Korean · beefSeoul Family Bibimbap Supper
A bright, hands-on Korean family meal centered on bibimbap — warm short-grain rice, a sweet-savory soy-sesame beef, three quick seasoned banchan, and a mild gochujang sauce so everyone can customize spice at the table. Chilled barley tea for the kids and a single bottle of soju for the adults round out a dinner that’s fast, textural, and entirely doable by one cook inside the allowed window.
- Korean · beefSeoul Weeknight Supper
A balanced Korean weeknight supper built for family rhythms: quick-marinated, pan-seared beef with a sweet-spicy edge, a glossy braised potato side that keeps, a seasoned spinach banchan, steaming short-grain rice, jar kimchi, and chilled barley tea for the kids with a bottle of dry Riesling for adults.
- Korean · beefKorean Family Feast
Savor the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine with classic bulgogi beef paired with quick kimchi and refreshing cucumber salad. Complete your dining experience with a robust Korean lager and a sweet pear punch for the kids.
How Korean dinners here are cooked
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