6 More Korean Convenience Store Snacks & Drinks (A Local’s Guide, Part 2)

By Ggot-song Kim, a Seoul-based K-lifestyle curator. As a local, she loves exploring the city’s hidden gems and sharing her favorite spots, foods, and shopping tips with a global audience.

Looking for the best Korean convenience store snacks? You’ve come to the right place for Part 2 of our guide.

Welcome back to the treasure hunt! In Part 1, we covered the absolute classics. Now, we’re diving even deeper to reveal 6 more “honey items” that locals are obsessed with. Get ready to add these to your must-try list!

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5. Drink Pouches & Ice Cups

• The Experience: This is a uniquely Korean experience. Choose from dozens of drink pouches—from iced americanos to fruit ades—and a separate cup of ice to create your own custom, affordable cafe-quality drink.
• Ggot-song’s Pro-Tip: “I love to mix a strawberry ade pouch with a little bit of milk instead of sparkling water! It turns into a creamy, delicious strawberry latte. The pouches from brands like EDIYA and Paik’s Coffee are the best value!”

6. Yonsei Milk Cream Bread

• The Experience: It’s hard to believe this is a convenience store item! This soft bread is absolutely packed with a mountain of rich, fresh milk cream. The “half-split shot” showing the insane amount of cream is an iconic image on Korean social media.
• Ggot-song’s Pro-Tip: “I was so shocked by the amount of cream the first time! But here’s a secret: if you freeze it slightly, it turns into a delicious ice cream sandwich. The original milk flavor is the best!”

7. Turtle Chips (Kkobuk Chips)

• The Experience: Known as the “Korean Pringles,” these four-layered corn chips have an incredibly light and crispy texture. The sweet and salty corn soup flavor is so addictive, you’ll finish a bag in seconds.
• Ggot-song’s Pro-Tip: “For the perfect sweet and salty combo, try sprinkling some cheese powder on the Turtle Chips! It’s also the best snack to have with a cold beer.”

8. Hangover Cure Drinks

• The Experience: A fascinating glimpse into Korea’s unique drinking culture. Drinks like ‘Condition’ and ‘Heotgae (Oriental Raisin Tree)’ are designed to be consumed before or after drinking alcohol to help alleviate hangover symptoms.
• Ggot-song’s Pro-Tip: “It’s a culture for many Korean office workers to drink one of these before a company dinner. I’ve definitely felt the effects myself! You can easily find them on Amazon now, too.”

9. Kimchi Bowl Noodle Soup

• The Experience: If you want a taste of traditional kimchi flavor, this is it. The sour and deep kimchi broth with chewy noodles is a favorite hangover cure for many Koreans.
• Ggot-song’s Pro-Tip: “The ‘national rule’ is to add cold rice to the leftover kimchi broth to complete the meal! Tearing up a Samgak Kimbap and mixing it in is also delicious.”

10. Melona Ice Cream Bar

• The Experience: The “national ice cream” of Korea! This soft and chewy melon-flavored bar is a classic treat. You can often find it in the freezer section of Asian supermarkets globally.
• Ggot-song’s Pro-Tip: “I have fond memories of my grandmother giving me a frozen Melona as a child. Even now, I sometimes freeze it and eat it with a spoon. While the banana flavor is popular, the original melon is still the best!”

Ggot-song’s Pro-Tips for Your Snack Haul

• Look for 2+1 Deals: Many convenience stores have “2+1” (buy two, get one free) deals on drinks, snacks, and ice cream. It’s a great way to try more for less!
• The Hot Water is Free: All stores have a hot water dispenser for your cup ramyeon. Don’t be shy to use it! You can also find microwaves to heat up your lunch boxes.
• Pay with T-Money: For a true local experience, use your T-Money transportation card to pay. It’s quick, easy, and makes you feel like a real Seoulite!

Final Thoughts

From drinks and desserts to hangover cures, Korean convenience stores are full of practical “honey items.” Many of these products are now available on Amazon or at your local Asian market, so you can enjoy the taste of a K-convenience store right from your home!