[The Euljiro Eulogies: Saejin Sikdang] Metal shop owner: “I’ve occupied this spot for over 30 years but have been in…
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Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus) is one of the spiciest dishes in Korean cuisine and it happens to be a…
Being close to the old home near Hyochang Park, I was fortunate to have this unique, quaint Korean-Chinese restaurant named…
When you have only a few dishes on the menu, chances are you’re making them well enough to attract and…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Eulji Myeonok] Can’t believe it’s been three years since @noodlepie and I broke bread in Jeju and…
After a blistering night in Seoul attending a dear friend’s birthday and then revisiting my favorite places in Jongro in…
The original budae jjigae can be experienced up north in Uijeongbu, but for those who don’t have time to travel…
Besides the central district of Jongro, I’ve been fortunate to discover tons of terrific restaurants in and around Cheongnyangri, specifically…
Never thought I’d find another kimchi jjigae restaurant to crack my top 10, but indeed I have. It’s not as…
If you’ve been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you probably know that I worked at a modern Korean restaurant…
Quite possibly the best bowl of makguksu (buckwheat noodles) during my time in Korea, which is saying a lot since…
Gisa sikdang (aka taxi driver restaurant) never cease to amaze me. I’ve written and raved about them for the longest…
Back to the days when I was consuming 20,000 won soups in the form of ggori gomtang (oxtail soup) until…
Ask and ye shall receive. I get quite a few messages asking for restaurant recommendations, in and out of Seoul,…
In the endless world of Korean banchan, kimchi gets the spotlight (and deservedly so). But for busy people who don’t…
When you’ve been in business for over 70 years and have a loyal following who come daily for your beef…
I won’t give out names, but there are some eating establishments that shun picture-taking, which leaves me baffled and sometimes…
Over the course of four years scouring every nook and cranny of Seoul for traditional restaurants, I realized that I’ve…
There’s always an interesting story when it comes to searching out these old-school restaurants, often hidden away in a back…