Through years of watching K-dramas, we've learned so much about South Korea and its culture. This not just includes Hanbok-wearing or celebrating Chuseok—it also touches one of our favorite things about the country: food!

Chuseok stills from Start Up Netflix, 2020

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We’ve seen and tasted so many delicious delicacies that the Land of the Morning Calm has to offer. From the traditional kimchi to the much raved about Korean barbecue, having chimaek (chicken and beer) to finding makgeolli, it further fueled our interest. Who wouldn’t crave for Korean food when they’re all eating it so well?

Still from Itaewon Class, 2020 Netflix

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Even if you have all your groceries bought and prepared at home, the Korean experience doesn’t end there. If you’d be willing to duplicate a specific meal scene in your favorite show or are having a Korean-themed get together, why not do it the Korean way? When Metro.Style recently visited the Korean Cultural Center, we learned that there’s more than just sujeo (spoon and chopsticks set) and soju jan (soju shot glass). There’s a whole bunch of functional—and very pretty!—tableware that Koreans use.

Check them out in the gallery below:

Faceted White Porcelain Liquor Set - Porcelain has been big since the Joseon Dynasty, and it's showcased even in a functional liquor set that doubles as a nice decoration at home.Paola Aseron

Comb-patterned Celadon Tea Cup - Tea is an important part of Korean culture, and its people have designated cups for this drink. This cup, specifically, wears the comb pattern motif—a design that’s unique to Korea, tracing its origins since the Neolithic period.Paola Aseron

Brass Tableware - Korean-type bronzewear is called bangjja, and is often hand-forged. This set includes a bowl, dish, and utensils used in mealtimes.Paola Aseron

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Liquor Bottle And Cup Set - Apart from porcelain, Koreans also use other material for liquor bottles and cups. These items can be used for pouring soju, vodka, or other liquor.Paola Aseron

Unglazed Black Tea Cup Set - Black ceramics in Korea became popular in the Unified Silla period, inspiring tableware with this beautifully distorted style.Paola Aseron

Silver Handle Pot And Silver Cup Set - A showcase of silver and ceramics in a simple yet stunning set, used mostly for tea or other beverages.Paola Aseron

Cera-stone Series - Created by artist Yang Ji-woon, her cera-stone series has been selected by the K-Ribbon selection for three consecutive years. Her unique aesthetic expresses a butterfly resting softly amidst a white flower field.Paola Aseron

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Bell-shaped Soju Cups - For a fancier soju drinking experience, these pretty cups can be used for a merry get-together.Paola Aseron

Lacquered Cup - Lacquer is another distinct craft in Korea, used for the longevity of objects and preservation.Paola Aseron

Traditional Liquor Bottles - Apart from storage for Koreans’ drink of choice, these are also used as display items at home.Paola Aseron

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Traditional Ceramic Tea SetPaola Aseron

- At the height of its discovery, color became an important factor to be considered for ceramics. Although Goryeo potters learned from the traditions of Song Dynasty in China, they adapted their vernacular taste to this type of ceramic, creating an industry of it in the Jeolla Province's Buan and Gangjin regions. Some of these still exist today.Paola Aseron

Traditional Brass Makgeolli Pot - Makgeolli is best enjoyed chilled (some even like it frozen), ladled poured from a brass kettle into shallow brass bowls or cups. Paola Aseron

Photographs by Paola Aseron

Banner and thumbs are stills from Jewel In The Palace, (2003); Hometown Cha Cha Cha (2021) and Tale Of The Nine-Tailed (2020).