10 addictive Korean snacks you won’t be able to stop eating

From sweet to spicy to downright strange, get your hands on these must-try Korean mart favourites that are oddly addictive

By Natalie Hoe for Shopback - 16 Jun 2025

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If you have ever stepped foot into a Korean mart before, you will know that it is no ordinary supermarket with rows of items that pass you by. Instead, you find yourself constantly being distracted by the sheer amount of eye-catching packaging that adorns everything from bottled drinks to cup noodles. Needless to say, you cannot enter a Korean mart without leaving with one of their many snacks on offer. We give you not one, but 7 Korean mart favourites to get your snacking A-game on. Snacks juseyo!

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1. Crown Churros

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These delectable fried choux-based sticks have infiltrated Korea’s local street food scene alongside soft serve and hotteok, leading to companies like Crown Confectionary jumping on the bandwagon of launching churros-inspired snacks like the Crown Churros Honey Cinnamon. Crunchy and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, this is one snack worth the gym workout after.

$2.40. Find it at Koryo Mart.

2. Orion Moist and Chewy Cake

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The fish-shaped snack is akin to the Japanese taiyaki, but with a slightly cakier consistency. We got to admit that the packaging was the bait that lured us in first. On biting into one of these fluffy cakes, your palate will be greeted by the sweet azuki chocolate cream filling, which complements the subtler cake encasing it. The good thing is that it is light and palm-sized, making it a good dessert to carry around.

$6.10 for a box of 6. Find it at Koryo Mart.

3. Tteokbokki Crackers

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Korean titbits don’t get any more Korean than tteokbokki crackers. Rice cakes in gochujang should be considered a Korean national dish, and these crackers pay homage to its popularity, although we feel that it is a far cry from the actual dish. Nevertheless, the crackers still hold its own as an addictive snack, with the spiciness and sticky sweet sauce making it hard to put down. With so many brands to choose from, we’ve narrowed down to our favourite by Haitai ShinDangDong.

$2.10. Find it at Koryo Mart.

4. Crown Butter Waffles

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We never tire of waffles, so to be able to enjoy it as a snack seems a natural continuation of this infatuation. On the surface, these flatly-pressed waffles biscuits may appear to be a poor imitation of their gloriously thick and fluffy counterparts in cafes, but its crunch and rich, buttery fragrance makes it a deliciously able stand-in—ideal for pairing with a piping-hot cup of tea or coffee.

$4.50. Find it at Koryo Mart.

5. Nongshim Onion Flavoured Rings

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Deceptively plain but curiously moreish, it is not difficult to go through a bag of these all on your own. Each ring is lightly salted and unabashedly crisp without being greasy, making it a less-guilty companion for football matches and study sessions. There is also no need to worry about nasty onion breath.

$3.10. Find it at all leading Korean supermarkets.

6. Orion Turtle Potato Corn Soup Flavored Chips

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Don’t worry, they’re not made from actual turtles! With the chips made in the shape of a turtle shell, this viral snack has been selling out shelves internationally for its addictive flavour and satisfying crunch. Crispy and savoury, these airy chips spark joy with every bite, and hooks snack lovers with an an irresistible craving for another bite. In addition to the comforting Corn Soup flavor, don’t miss their Chocolate Churros flavor—crispy chips coated in a delicious cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for sugar lovers.

$4.10. Find it at all leading Korean supermarkets.

7. CJW Ofood Olive Oil Seaweed Snack

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Seaweed makes a good snack for two key reasons: it is light, making it very bingeable; and it gives the impression that it isn’t that unhealthy. Ofood’s seaweed is seasoned with olive oil and even double roasted for added crispiness and flavour.

$7.50 for a pack of 9. Find it at Lee Mart.

8. Nongshim Salt Bread Bakery Snack

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A snack version of the viral Korean Salt Bread pastry, the light and crispy texture complements the savoury flavour of the snack that leaves a lasting impression. Available in multiple flavours including fan-favourites Original Salty and Chocolate, the Nongshim Salt Bread snack can be enjoyed anytime and anywhere, delicious regardless of occasion.

$2.90. Find it at all leading Korean supermarkets.

9. Haitai Home Run Ball

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The perfect blend of sweet and savoury, Haitai Home Run Balls are light, flaky pastry puffs that come with a creamy and milky filling. Being an ideal dessert snack to cleanse your palate after a heavy meal, these Home Run Balls come in Original and Chocolate flavour, perfect for picnics or an afternoon snack.

$2.10. Find it at Koryo Mart.

10. Nongshim Banana Kick

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A playful and refreshing snack for both children and adults, the Nongshim Banana Kick is a crispy corn puff snack with the fragrance and flavour of bananas. A long-time classic favourite for its addictive fruity flavour, this sweet treat easily melts with every bite.

$2.40. Find it at all leading Korean supermarkets.

Additional reporting by Mandy Tan