We’ve got summer weather here in Korea, which means it’s officially cold noodle season. Many gravitate to the more well-known…
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Even though I’ve been scouring every inch of Seoul for “nopo sikdang” (very old restaurants) for the better part of…
All bibimbaps are not created equal. I thought the best ones were from Jeonju, its birthplace, but then I recently…
Part 1: Hangjeongsal Suyuk 항정살수육 at one of my favorite mom n pop eateries. This might be the only place…
Introducing the best doenjang jjigae ever near City Hall. It’s an absolute beast compared to your normal, bland varieties because…
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.…
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…
Seriously, there’s nothing better than Ssam: the art of constructing the ultimate bite through different varieties of wrappings and accouterments.…
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…
Update: The restaurant has permanently closed due to redevelopment. Instead of getting terribly irate and vexed about another casualty of…
The past weekend was all about this beauty secretly hiding in Cheonho Sijang (Market) for the past 30 years: Yeolmu…