While Myeongdong (명동) is mostly known for its fabulous shopping experience, it also has a great street food scene. Last year I did a post on street vendors in Myeongdong and what foods to try when you need a break from all that shopping. This year I noticed a lot of new food options and … Continue reading
Kimpira is a place I’ve been meaning to blog about for a long time now. When I first came across it in Hongdae a few years back, it was Korean comfort food heaven. The name “Kimpira” is a combination of the words kimbab, pizza and ramen; the essence of their menu. Then a few years … Continue reading
For a while now I’ve been wanting to celebrate my pup’s birthday with a proper doggie cake for his birthday. Last year we were able to find a salmon muffin at a pet store in the Express Bus Terminal (고속터미널). He enjoyed it quite a bit and it lasted him about a week. While it was a … Continue reading
As winter sets in, I find myself craving warm soupy foods more often than not. I’d have to say 칼국수 (kalguksu) has always been one of my favorite go-tos to satisfy this craving. Kalguksu, which translates to “knife noodles,” is a Korean noodle dish made with knife-cut noodles and served in a hot broth. As far as additional ingredients are concerned, pretty … Continue reading
Hongdae is a great place to experience Korean culture. It’s known for its nightlife, fashion and art scene. As of late, it has also become a great place to indulge in some super tasty street food. While I’ve written posts before about some of Hongdae’s street food stalls like Mr. Churro and Hong Cup, I’ve decided … Continue reading
Recently, the boyfriend and I celebrated our 12yr anniversary. It’s become a bit of a tradition to find an interesting/unique place to have our celebratory lunch or dinner at. This year we went for a more traditional approach and found a hanok-style restaurant that serves traditional Korean cuisine. At the foot of Inwangsan Mountain, stands … Continue reading
It’s summer again! And although I’m not a huge fan of the heat or the hair frizzing humidity, I do enjoy all the delicious summer food options. Bingsu (빙수) is probably my biggest must have dessert when summer rolls around. Back in 2014 I started a list of some of the best bingsu I had had … Continue reading
연어상회 isn’t really a new restaurant, but it seems to have gotten more traction as of late since they seem to be popping up in almost every neighborhood. Outside of the native Korean community, I can’t say I’ve met too many people who have even heard of this place, but you should. Here’s why. 연어상회 … Continue reading
Now that summer is in full swing, I feel like dozens of salad spots have magically popped up over night and everyone is flocking to them. Aside from the obvious health benefits, salads are the perfect meal if you don’t want to feel bloated after lunch or want something light and fresh on a hot … Continue reading
I love Korean food, especially traditional style meals. One of my favourite parts of eating a good traditional Korean meal is all the banchan (반찬). Banchan refers to all the delicious side dishes that are typically served along with rice, soup and the main dish. Most of the side dishes consist of vegetables but they can … Continue reading
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