Instead of getting the all-annoying question, “I am coming to Seoul and staying in Myeongdong, can you recommend any restaurants…
Category: Rice
More kimchi fried rice (by default) plus additional step-by-step pics as requested by some followers. If you follow me on…
Today’s lunch reunion with an old friend in Jegi-dong (specifically inside Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Market) had me thinking 🔥 and the importance…
Hamheung Naengmyeon Sobaeksan Hanwoo Saeng Gogi 함흥냉면 소백산한우생고기. literally translated as Hamheung Buckwheat Noodles Mt. Sobaek Hanwoo Fresh Beef, has by far the longest name of any…
Korean Valentine’s Day is peculiar because, unlike the States (and much of the world?), girls shower their partners or loved…
Kimchi Jjigae, the ultimate Korean comfort food, finally perfected to my liking (i.e. tart, hearty, and comforting) after years of…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Chungnam Sikdang] It’s the start of Seollal (Lunar New Year), a special time when most of Korea…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Daewon Sikdang] “I know you can buy gim (dried seaweed/laver) pre-roasted, but those don’t have “jeongseong” 정성…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Dongwon Jip] Restaurant staff: “It’s nice to have more recognition, but after appearing on a popular food…
Lunar New Year (Seollal) wouldn’t be complete without a mandatory bowl of tteokguk 떡국 (rice cake soup), a dish that…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Ahnsung Jip] Ahnsung Jip was not only a classic restaurant that served deliciously wholesome food for over…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Saejin Sikdang] Metal shop owner: “I’ve occupied this spot for over 30 years but have been in…
I always get excited when I try new dishes from different regions of Korea, especially dishes that I’ve never heard…
It’s been three years since I visited Jeonju — the birthplace of bibimbap and other culinary delights — but that…
Continuing the theme of Namdaemun’s best eats, Joongang Sikdang joins an impressive list of reputable restaurants in the bustling market.…
If you’ve been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you probably know that I worked at a modern Korean restaurant…
[The Euljiro Eulogies: Chosunok] The last post was pretty depressing to write and this one is no different. It’s kind…
Among the terrific restaurants in Gangwon Province (which there are plenty), Pulnaeeum “Scent of Grass” will always stand out because…