The purpose of this study was to investigate preferences of foreign athletes staying in the Athletic Village for ´86 Asian Olympic Games for Korean traditional foods as served in the restaurant. A survey was conducted to 762 foreign athletes that selected Korean traditional foods in Athletic Village restaurants, from September 16 to 24, 1986.
Most people preferred Korean traditional foods for its taste. Yachae Bokkuˇm (Sauted Vegetable), Joˇnbok Juk (Rice Porridge of Abalone), Kimchi, Usoˇl Chim (Tongue Stew), Dak Juk (Rice Porridge of Chicken) were preferred by most foreign athletes. Chongpo Muk (Mung Bean Starch Jelly), Toran Guk (Taro Soup) were not preferred.
They proposed improvement of salty, hot and strong spicy taste in Korean traditional foods.
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