[The Euljiro Eulogies: Ahnsung Jip] Ahnsung Jip was not only a classic restaurant that served deliciously wholesome food for over…
Category: Soups
[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…
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…
Being close to the old home near Hyochang Park, I was fortunate to have this small, cozy, and quaint Korean-Chinese…
When you have only a few dishes on the menu, chances are you’re making them well enough to attract 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…
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,…
When you’ve been in business for over 70 years and have a loyal following who come daily for your beef…
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…
There are countless haejangguk “hangover soup” restaurants in Seoul, the most recognized being legendary Cheongjinok, spanning over seven decades in…
There are some foods that sound terrible on paper but end up being quite pleasing. Yukhoe (raw beef tartare) and…