To those who have purchased sets of oil and/or donated to help these underappreciated mom and pop shops, let it…
Category: Hidden Gems
Day 1: “After halaboji stopped working last year due to deteriorating health, it’s been me and my nephew taking orders…
When it’s crappy, cold, and wet like today, I yearn for what Koreans do best: soups and stews. There are…
There’s never a shortage of seolleongtang restaurants in Seoul as it originated here, but finding quality ones that serve a…
Day 1: Some photos taken yesterday at Busan Super (short for supermarket) while the emo was preparing kimchi for dine-in…
We’ve got summer weather here in Korea, which means it’s officially cold noodle season. Many gravitate to the more well-known…
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: Cheese donkkaseu (deep-fried pork cutlets stuffed with cheese) at one of my favorite mom n pop eateries near…
Part 1: Hangjeongsal Suyuk 항정살수육 at one of my favorite mom n pop eateries. This might be the only place…
Korean-Chinese restaurants are a dime a dozen in Korea with just as many bad to good ones. After my fair…
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…
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.…
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…
Here are some behind-the-scenes photos of my favorite pojangmacha (aka pocha) out of Jongro 3-ga Station. Although there is a…