Kimbap (also spelled gimbap) is often called "Korean sushi" but that isn't accurate. If a comparison has to be drawn between the two cuisines, it would be more precise to compare kimbap to ...

Kimbap on a wooden cutting board with chopsticks next to containers of soy sauce and sesame seeds - Rimma Bondarenko/Shutterstock ...

Let's get one thing straight right off the bat: Kimbap is not sushi. While some variations of these dishes might look the same, each offering well-rounded bites of customizable proteins ...

“Kimbap is reliable,” Woo says, inspecting the mosaic cross sections with her chopsticks. “I can see all the ingredients, so I will not be alarmed by unexpected texture or flavor.” ...

“Kimbap is reliable,” Woo says, inspecting the mosaic cross sections with her chopsticks. “I can see all the ingredients, so I will not be alarmed by unexpected texture or flavour.