Me: How do you make a profit by only charging 6,000 won ($6) for all this food? Emo: As the…
Category: Restaurant Reviews
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…
Naengmyeon season has officially arrived. Although I’ve grown mighty fond of naengmyeon 냉면 over the years, it still doesn’t compare…
“We serve authentic North Korean food from the Hamheung region located on the east coast, which also happens to be…
Feels like yesterday when @seoulfoodie and I were eating and debating over the best fried chicken in Seoul, only agreeing that Ungteori…
Seriously, there’s nothing better than Ssam: the art of constructing the ultimate bite through different varieties of wrappings and accouterments.…
Flashback to the time I got serious meat sweats over a glorious pile of big-as-your-forearm beef short ribs (galbi jjim)…
Someori Gukbap 소머리국밥 aka Cow Head Meat Rice Soup. Despite its unflattering and somewhat intimidating name, it’s now one of…
Here’s a special PSA for those looking for the ultimate Korea experience out of the city. The place is called…