BTS Jungkook has countless favorite foods. He’s a true foodie who genuinely loves eating. Today, let’s take a look at 10 of Jungkook’s favorite food along with his own recipes.
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Who is BTS Jungkook?
Jungkook as a Foodie and Idol
Jungkook’s love for food goes far beyond just eating. Jungkook’s favorite foods and his creative recipes often go viral online — dishes like Fire Mayo Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles and Ramyeon Porridge have gained huge popularity worldwide. Fans admire not only his talent as an idol but also his creativity in the kitchen.
Cooking in the Military – Jungkook as an Army Chef
As a Korean man, BTS Jungkook served in the military, and because of his passion for food and cooking, he joined as a military cook. He was responsible for preparing daily meals for around 100 fellow soldiers, showcasing his dedication and love for cooking even during his service.
Top 10 Jungkook’s Favorite Foods
Tuna Kimbap 참치김밥
To celebrate BTS Jungkook’s single ‘Seven’ reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify in just 108 days, Jungkook revealed his seven favourite foods. The “best of the best” was tuna kimbap. He placed it at the centre of his plate to show that it is his absolute favourite.
Recipe of Tuna Kimbap
Tuna kimbap is made by mixing canned tuna with mayonnaise, adding perilla leaves for a refreshing aroma, and rolling it with classic kimbap fillings like pickled radish, crab stick, ham, spinach or cucumber, carrot, and egg. The combination of savory tuna mayo and fragrant perilla makes it especially delicious.
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Ramyeon Porridge (Rajuk) 라죽
Jungkook once said he prefers ramyeon porridge to regular ramyeon and even shared his own recipe. This dish combines noodles and rice, creating a thick, hearty broth with the spicy kick of pepper and nutty aroma of perilla oil.
Recipe of Rajuk
Boil 500ml of water, add crushed ramyeon noodles, soup base, and dried veggie flakes. Jungkook likes it spicy, so he adds half a spoon of Buldak sauce. Then he adds crushed seaweed flakes and a bowl of konjac brown rice instead of white rice for a healthier touch. Once the broth thickens, finish with perilla oil and black pepper.
Glutinous Corn Ice Cream 찰옥수수 아이스크림
BTS Jungkook’s favorite ice creams are classic Korean ones often called “dad’s ice cream” in Korea. His number one pick is Glutinous Corn Ice Cream, followed by other favorites like Bibibig and Bungeoppang Samanco.
This corn ice cream tastes like sweet corn milk with chewy corn bits inside, giving it a unique and fun texture that Koreans love.
Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly Korean BBQ) 삼겹살
One of the BTS Jungkook’s favorite food is samgyeopsal. There’s a saying that if you want to meet Jungkook, you should go to a Korean BBQ restaurant — that’s how much he loves meat. His top choice is samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly). In fact, BBQ restaurants Jungkook visited, such as Geum Dwaeji Sikdang, Hwangso Gopchang Samsung Branch, Wonjoma Po Salted Grill Gangnam, and Chosim Hanwoo Butcher’s BBQ, are now popular among fans.
Recipe of Samgyeopsal (Home-style Korean BBQ)
At home, Koreans often grill samgyeopsal in a frying pan rather than on a grill, and just kimchi as a side dish is enough. This is the most authentic home-style Korean BBQ recipe — simple but delicious.
Buldak + Neoguri (Bulgeuri) 불그리
Bulgeuri is BTS Jungkook’s viral ramen recipe shared on fan communities. It’s a combination of spicy Buldak ramen and Neoguri ramyeon, making it a bold, flavorful dish loved by many Koreans.
Recipe of Bulgeuri
Cook in a pan, not a pot. Boil 650ml water, add 1 Buldak liquid sauce, Neoguri vegetable flakes, and half the Neoguri soup powder. Add 2 noodle blocks and stir-fry until the broth thickens. Sprinkle Buldak flakes, drizzle sesame or perilla oil, and top with sesame seeds.
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Banana Milk 바나나우유
BTS Jungkook’s favorite drink is banana milk. He was even seen drinking banana milk in an Indonesian Tokopedia ad, which made banana milk trend in Indonesia.
Binggrae Banana Milk
BTS Jungkook’s ultimate choice is the famous Binggrae Banana Milk, loved by Koreans since the 1970s. Jungkook also mentioned this drink as one of his favorites at his Spotify 1 billion streams celebration.
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Castella (Egg Sponge Cake) 카스테라
Another food BTS Jungkook included on his Spotify 1 billion streams celebration plate was castella. He recommended eating it together with banana milk.
Paris Baguette Castella
The castella BTS Jungkook had appeared to be from Paris Baguette. Castella is a fluffy sponge cake made with eggs, flour, and sugar, originally from Portugal, introduced through Japan, and beloved in Korea. The bottom of the cake is lined with sugar crystals, giving it a deep sweetness. BTS Jungkook recommends enjoying it with banana milk for the ultimate soft and sweet pairing.
Japchae 잡채
Japchae was also part of Jungkook’s 1 billion streams celebration plate. Originally a royal dish made without noodles, today it’s a festive Korean dish made with glass noodles, vegetables, and meat.
Recipe of Japchae
Soak sweet potato glass noodles in water. Stir-fry thinly sliced pork, mushrooms, spinach, carrot, onion, and bell peppers with light seasoning. Make a sauce with soy sauce, sugar, and syrup, then cook the noodles directly in the sauce. Add the stir-fried vegetables, mix well by hand, and finish with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
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Buldak Mayo Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles 불마요 들기름 막국수
During a Weverse live, BTS Jungkook introduced this noodle dish. It’s a cold buckwheat noodle dish mixed with spicy and nutty sauce, perfect for summer. Jungkook insisted on using 100% cold-pressed perilla oil and, of course, added Buldak sauce again.
Recipe of Buldak Mayo Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles
Mix 4 tbsp perilla oil, 2 tbsp cham sauce, 1 tbsp Buldak sauce, and 1 tbsp Buldak mayo sauce. Cook buckwheat noodles, rinse in cold water, and mix with the sauce. Top with seaweed flakes and an egg yolk.
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Classic Version Recipe
The original perilla oil noodles don’t use Buldak sauce — just soy sauce and perilla oil for a mild, savory flavor. A great alternative for those who don’t eat spicy food.
Home Run Ball (Chocolate Snack) 홈런볼
Home Run Ball was also one of 7 Jungkook’s favorite foods revealed during his Seven Spotify milestone. These are round chocolate-filled Korean snacks.
Air Fryer Hack
Jungkook recommended heating them in an air fryer. This makes the outside crispier while the chocolate inside melts slightly — a simple way to upgrade this snack.
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FAQ about BTS Jungkook’s Favorite Food
What is Jungkook’s favorite dessert?
BTS Jungkook’s favorite desserts include sweet corn ice cream, his favorite drink is banana milk, and among snacks, he enjoys chocolate-filled treats.
What is Jungkook’s favorite ice cream?
He loves corn ice cream with a corn milk flavor, as well as Bibibig and Bungeo Samanco (a fish-shaped ice cream with red bean filling).
Does Jungkook cook his own meals?
Yes, Jungkook enjoys cooking. He has shared his own recipes, including Ramyeon Porridge (Ramyun Juk), Bulguri, and Fire Mayo Perilla Oil Buckwheat Noodles. Detailed recipes are available in this blog so fans can recreate them at home.
Does Jungkook like spicy food?
Yes, he enjoys spicy dishes and often uses Buldak sauce in his meals. He is also known to enjoy spicy Korean ramyeon.
What is Jungkook’s favorite milk?
BTS Jungkook’s favorite milk is banana milk, particularly the Binggrae brand, a classic and beloved Korean beverage.
What is Jungkook’s favorite fruit?
He has mentioned that his favorite fruits are apple mango and melon.
What is Jungkook’s favorite snack?
Some of BTS Jungkook’s favorite snacks include Homerun Ball, Saeukkang (shrimp crackers), and Kkobuk Chip. He also enjoys Castella cake as a sweet treat.
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