Even though I’ve been scouring every inch of Seoul for “nopo sikdang” (very old restaurants) for the better part of…
Category: Restaurant Reviews
All bibimbaps are not created equal. I thought the best ones were from Jeonju, its birthplace, but then I recently…
Part 1: Cheese donkkaseu (deep-fried pork cutlets stuffed with cheese) at one of my favorite mom n pop eateries near…
Part 1: Hangjeongsal Suyuk 항정살수육 at one of my favorite mom n pop eateries. This might be the only place…
No matter where you live in Seoul, you’ll be spoiled with excellent Korean BBQ ranging from ubiquitous slabs of samgyeopsal…
Korean-Chinese restaurants are a dime a dozen in Korea with just as many bad to good ones. After my fair…
Because sharing is caring, here’s one of my favorite BBQ restaurants that I’ve been frequenting (a lot) lately. It’s uniquely…
Introducing the best doenjang jjigae ever near City Hall. It’s an absolute beast compared to your normal, bland varieties because…
There are countless BBQ spots in Seoul offering a wide variety of cuts and meats. But rarely you’ll find a…
My first kimbap recommendation in two years goes to this family-run business called Haenam Wonjo Kimbap. The extensive menu might…
I’ve had plenty of soondubu jjigae during my time in Korea, but none have really stood out – until now.…
I’ve had the pleasure of being invited into many kitchens seeing firsthand how some classic dishes are prepared, but this…
From memory, this might be the first post featuring Godeungeo Jorim (Spicy Braised Mackerel with Radish), which is strange because…
Despite my preference for makguksu, I’m not gonna lie and tell you it’s the quintessential summer dish in Korea. That…
At the very least, a typical Korean meal will include rice, soup, a protein dish, and several types of banchan.…
Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of my favorite pojangmacha (aka pocha) out of Jongro 3-ga Station. Although there is a…
One of the better makguksu (buckwheat noodles) restaurants in all of Korea – which just happens to be near my…
Cheongnyangri, of all places, has some of the better old-school restaurants in the entire city, even surpassing my favorite neighborhood…