From Seoul Streets to Your Table: Exploring Korean Street Food, Market Culture, and K-Food
Presented by the Korean Cultural Center New York.
◾ DATE & TIME: Thursday, July 23~Friday, July 24, 2026 @ 6 PM
◾ VENUE: Bu-Eok at the Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016)
◾ ADMISSION: Free (Pre-registration required)
* Space is limited; advance registration is required.
* Due to limited capacity, participants will be selected through a randomized lottery
process.
Experience the vibrant flavors and lively atmosphere of Korea's streets through this immersive Korean cooking workshop at the Korean Cultural Center New York.
From bustling traditional markets and nostalgic bunsik (Korean snack culture) to the iconic pojangmacha (street food stalls), Korean street food is more than a quick bite—it's a reflection of Korea's everyday life, community, and culinary creativity. This workshop invites participants to discover the stories, traditions, and ingredients behind some of Korea's most beloved street foods while exploring the culture that has helped make K-Food a global phenomenon.
Led by returning guest chef Kiki Kim, participants will be introduced to approximately five popular Korean street food dishes, with two featured recipes prepared through a hands-on cooking session. Throughout the workshop, Chef Kiki will also share the history, cultural significance, and cooking techniques behind each dish, while introducing a variety of Korean ingredients and K-Food products that can easily be incorporated into everyday home cooking.
Whether you are new to Korean cuisine or already a fan of K-Food, this workshop offers a fun and engaging opportunity to cook, taste, and experience the vibrant spirit of Korea—bringing the flavors of Seoul's streets right to your own table.
Workshop Highlights
Discover the stories behind Korea's most beloved street foods.
Learn about Korean market culture, bunsik, and pojangmacha traditions.
Explore a variety of authentic Korean ingredients and K-Food products.
Watch demonstrations of approximately five signature Korean street food dishes.
Participate in a hands-on cooking session featuring two selected recipes.
Enjoy tasting the dishes together at the end of the workshop.
For this workshop at the Korean Cultural Center New York, Chef Kiki invites participants to discover the vibrant flavors, rich traditions, and lively market culture behind Korea’s beloved street food through an engaging hands-on cooking experience.
◆ ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Chef Kiki (Kiran) Kim is a New York–based Executive Chef, culinary creative, and educator known for blending French culinary technique with Korean culinary philosophy. Born and raised in Korea, she graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and refined her craft in Michelin-starred restaurants across the United States and France, developing a style rooted in precision, artistry, and innovation.
She currently serves as Executive Chef at Virgin Hotels New York, where she oversees multiple dining venues, banquet operations, and large-scale culinary events. Beyond the hotel, Chef Kiki leads international pop-ups, cultural collaborations, and educational workshops that introduce Korean cuisine through a contemporary global perspective.
Through her signature project, Art on the Table, Chef Kiki creates immersive dining experiences where gastronomy and contemporary art intersect. By translating an artist's vision into flavor, texture, presentation, and storytelling, she invites guests to experience food as a form of artistic expression.
Passionate about cultural exchange, Chef Kiki has collaborated with luxury brands, cultural institutions, and hospitality partners to showcase Korean ingredients through refined techniques and modern creativity. Her work continues to connect people through food, art, and storytelling while celebrating the evolving identity of Korean cuisine on the global stage.