No matter where you live in Seoul, you’re spoiled with excellent Korean BBQ ranging from ubiquitous slabs of samgyeopsal (pork…
Category: Soups
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…
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…
Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of my favorite pojangmacha (aka pocha) out of Jongro 3-ga Station. Although there is a…
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…
“It hasn’t been long since our dog passed away due to health complications and old age. He was 16 years…
Instead of getting the all-annoying question, “I am coming to Seoul and staying in Myeongdong, can you recommend any restaurants…
Today’s lunch reunion with an old friend in Jegi-dong (specifically inside Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Market) had me thinking 🔥 and the importance…
Encouraged by private messages about the exact whereabouts of this grilled fish restaurant posted on my IG stories a few…
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…
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…