Soolmate: K-Food Drink Pairing
34 Korean dishes × 18 drinks
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Samgyeopsal + soju? Bibimbap + makgeolli? 34 Korean dishes × 18 drinks = 612 pairings, scored 0–100. K-food × drink guide for K-pop and K-drama fans. 5 languages.
Samgyeopsal with soju. Chicken with beer. Kimchi jjigae with… what now?
Soolmate is the K-food × drink pairing guide built for K-pop, K-drama, and K-food fans worldwide. We score 612 combinations of 34 Korean dishes and 18 drinks (10 Korean classics + 8 global standards for comparison) so you can stop guessing and start ordering with confidence.
—— WHO IS THIS FOR ——
· K-pop and K-drama fans curious about what Koreans actually drink with their food
· Anyone walking into a Korean restaurant and wondering "what goes with this?"
· Travelers heading to Seoul who want to order like a local at a pojangmacha
· Hosts planning a K-BBQ night and unsure about the drink lineup
—— KEY FEATURES ——
[Food → Drink Recommendations]
Pick a Korean dish and see which drinks pair best, ranked by compatibility score (0–100). Samgyeopsal + soju is classic, but have you tried it with highball, makgeolli, or cheongju?
[Drink → Food Recommendations]
Already know what you're drinking? Find the best dishes to go with it. There's more to beer than chimaek.
[Pairing Rankings TOP 50]
See the highest-scoring pairings out of 612 combinations — including national classics like chimaek and surprising matches like Korean BBQ + IPA.
[Score-Backed Explanations]
Every pairing comes with a 0–100 compatibility score and a short reason — plain English, no sommelier jargon — explaining why the flavors work (or don't).
[Situation-Based Picks]
Recommendations tuned to the moment: solo drinking, work dinner, date night, camping, home drinking, celebration.
[Favorites + Roulette]
Save pairings you love. Can't decide? Spin the roulette.
[My Reviews (Pro)]
Log your star ratings and notes on pairings you've actually tried — private, just for you.
—— KOREAN DISHES COVERED (34) ——
Samgyeopsal, chicken, hwe (sashimi), jokbal, bossam, gopchang, kimchi jjigae, gamja-tang, tteokbokki, ramyeon, jajangmyeon, naengmyeon, bulgogi, bibimbap, haemul-pajeon, doenjang-jjigae, and more.
—— DRINKS COVERED (18, Korea-centric) ——
· 10 Korean drinks: soju, makgeolli, fruit soju, bokbunja, cheongju, maesilju, baekseju, dongdongju, insamju, andong-soju
· 8 global standards for comparison: beer, draft beer, IPA, wine, whiskey, sake, highball, cocktail
—— 70 K-FOOD × DRINK GUIDES ——
Beyond pairing scores, we publish deep guides like "Samgyeopsal + Soju Pairing Guide" and "Best Snacks for Makgeolli" — 70 guides across 5 languages.
—— WHY THIS APP ——
Most pairing apps are wine-centric and Western. Soolmate starts from Korean cuisine and goes global — so whether you're at a Seoul pojangmacha (street tent bar) or a K-BBQ joint in your hometown, you'll know exactly what to order.
Available in Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
—— GOOD TO KNOW ——
· No signup. Start using instantly.
· Free with ads (shown at natural transition points).
· Pro one-time purchase (lifetime, App Store auto-region pricing): removes ads and unlocks My Reviews.
· Informational app only — drink responsibly, 19+ in Korea. We do not sell or promote alcohol purchases.
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Contact: contact@daylab.dev
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What's New in v1.2.0
· 5-language support: Korean, English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
· 612 pairings (up from previous version): 34 Korean dishes × 18 drinks
· 6 new traditional Korean drinks: cheongju, maesilju, baekseju, dongdongju, insamju, andong-soju
· 4 new Korean dishes: bulgogi, bibimbap, haemul-pajeon, doenjang-jjigae
· 70 K-food × drink guides across 5 languages
· Home tab cold-start stability, Pro pricing auto-region
· UI polish and bug fixes
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Information
- Seller
- DayLab(KR)
- Size
- 32.4 MB
- Category
- Food & Drink
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 4 more
- English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
- Age Rating
18+
- 18+
- Frequent
Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Soolmate Pro $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 DAYLAB