Korean food and culture will take centre stage at K-Food Universe 2026, a 10-day festival scheduled to take place from November 13 to 22, 2026, at Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi. Bringing together K-Food, K-pop and K-beauty, the festival will feature food tastings, live cooking demonstrations, cultural performances, beauty experiences and pop-up stores. Organised by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the event aims to introduce Indian audiences to Korean cuisine and provide opportunities to explore and purchase Korean food products.

The festival will feature an open kitchen with live Korean food demonstrations by Kori’s, a Korean restaurant in Delhi. Visitors can also enjoy free Korean street food tastings three times a day. The K-Market will bring together food vendors SEELA, Khuben, ARIH, K-Friends and Nongsim INDIA, while JUMAK will offer a food and beverage experience featuring Korean rice wine and food, with participation from Delhi-based Korean restaurant GOONG.

Beyond food, the festival will showcase different aspects of Korean popular culture. The programme includes a K-pop cover dance competition, the K-Food Mask Singer contest and a performance by K-pop girl group DIVA-X. Visitors can also explore K-beauty experiences through personal colour analysis and Korean-style makeup.

The cultural activities will include opportunities to try traditional Hanbok against a themed backdrop and participate in Korean games such as Jegichagi, Ddakji, Gonggi and Tuho. Indian traditional dance and Taekwondo performances will also be part of the programme.

Speaking about the event, Byun Kyung-yong, Managing Director of the Bangkok Office, aT Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, said, “India offers an exciting opportunity for Korean food to connect with new consumers, and we believe the best way to build that connection is through first-hand experience. K-Food Universe 2026 brings food, music, beauty and culture together, allowing visitors to explore Korean cuisine beyond what they see on screen. From tasting Korean street food and discovering new products to participating in cultural activities, the festival is designed to make Korean culture more accessible and engaging for Indian audiences. We hope visitors leave with a deeper appreciation of Korean food and a desire to explore more of what Korea has to offer.”

Designed as both a cultural festival and a marketplace, K-Food Universe 2026 aims to connect Indian consumers directly with Korean food. Through tastings, cooking demonstrations and retail opportunities, visitors can discover new flavours, learn about Korean cuisine and purchase products they enjoy. The event also brings together the growing interest in Korean food, K-pop, K-dramas and K-beauty, offering multiple ways to experience the country's culture at one venue.

The festival will be open to the public with free entry. Visitors can book their entry through BookMyShow. Registrations for the K-pop cover dance competition and K-Food Mask Singer contest will be available through Google Forms accessed via QR codes.

Event Details:

• Event: K-Food Universe 2026

• Dates: November 13–22, 2026

• Duration: 10 days

• Venue: Pacific Mall, Tagore Garden, New Delhi

• Entry: Free

• Booking: BookMyShow.