Numerous Korean food items like hwachae (Watermelon punch) and soy-marinated raw crab have gained global recognition and popularity. However, several other culinary delights are creating a buzz within Korea's borders. Let's delve into seven such viral food trends that are captivating local taste buds.

1. Tanghulu: The rage right now is all things tanghulu, from fruits to even rice cakes; Koreans love the crunchy, thin outer sugar coating that pairs well with the tartness that comes from the fruit.

2. Bagels: While it might not seem like anything special, recently, bagels have been super popular among Koreans. With cafes like the London Bagel Museum, which serves all sorts of different bagels.

3. Croffle: Croissants are originally flaky and airy, but imagine a croissant that tastes and looks like a waffle! With various toppings, this became a trendy dessert among Koreans.  

4. Malatang: A Chinese cuisine that dominated Korea's taste buds, this delicious, flavorful, and spicy broth caught the attention of many mukbangers too.

5. Greek Yogurt Peach: After showing this yummy dessert, Hwasa's Greek yogurt peach became so viral that netizens were seen trying out this refreshing dessert on numerous social media posts. Consisting of peach, Greek yogurt, granola and honey this will crave your sweet tooth for sure.

6. Kombucha: After featuring it on his live, BTS Jungkook caused an uproar with Teazen's Kombucha being sold out all over.

7. Napjak mandu: Also known as thin mandu or flat mandu, napjak mandu has its moment of fame. Filled with glass noodles and garlic chives, it's a simplified version of mandu but is perfect, especially for vegans.

It's interesting to see which dishes are popular within Korea versus internationally, and as these seven foods have gone viral in Korea, make sure to try them out on your next trip.