Update 7/21/22: Eulji Myeonok has closed permanently. “I’ve been coming here 30, maybe 40 years because they serve the best…
Category: Old Restaurants
Day 1: “These are early Xmas gifts for you from friends living abroad. They’re helping a small sesame oil shop…
To those who have purchased sets of oil and/or donated to help these underappreciated mom and pop shops, let it…
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…
“What are you doing? Didn’t you read the sign next to you with eating instructions?” “No, I didn’t know there…
That time when I cycled all the way up to Uijeongbu to revisit Odeng Sikdang—the originators of budae jjigae (army…
Even though I’ve been scouring every inch of Seoul for “nopo sikdang” (very old restaurants) for the better part of…
Another terrific discovery in Seongbuk-gu featuring gochujang-marinated pork hand-grilled to smoky perfection over charcoal briquettes 연탄 by a lovely elderly…
Part 1: Hangjeongsal Suyuk 항정살수육 at one of my favorite mom n pop eateries. This might be the only place…
No matter where you live in Seoul, you’re be spoiled with excellent Korean BBQ ranging from ubiquitous slabs of samgyeopsal…
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.…