There are plenty of amazing options for delicious traditional Korean food in Seoul. That’s why we always recommend Insadong Geujip. Continue reading Traditional Korean Cuisine Lives at ‘Insadong Geujib’
The perfectly grilled pork belly is a thing of beauty. Golden brown with a bit of crisp on the fat layer. It’s hard enough to do at home, but at a restaurant grill? It’s the golden goose. Continue reading The Perfect Samgyeopsal, Crispy and Golden Brown
There are a few markets on Jeju to choose from, but Dongmun Traditional Market is by far the oldest and the one every traveler HAS to visit. Continue reading Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market, Everything You Need To Know
We’ve compiled a short list of our favorite seafood dishes in Jeju. By no means should you limit yourself to 3 dishes while you’re in Jeju. And if you want someplace to start, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading 3 Must Try Seafood Spots on Jeju Island
Even at first glance, you’d never mistake Cheolgil Tteokbokki for a run-of-the-mill restaurant. The windows are foggy even though the air is clear, and decades of Seoul’s humid summers and frigid winters have warped the planks that cover the building. Inside, the tteokbokki sauce bubbles in its oversized pans and fills the entire restaurant with the signature, mouth-watering gochujang scent. The menu is sweet and … Continue reading Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)
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 thought I’d update my list. Cabbage Omelet (양배추 오믈렛) It … Continue reading 5 NEW Street Foods to Try in Myeongdong
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 later, their menu changed and it was wildly disappointing, so … Continue reading Kimpira (김피라): Not Your Basic Korean Street Food
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 great find, it wasn’t a birthday cake. So I decided … Continue reading A Doggie Birthday in Seoul: Happy Pang Pang (해피팡팡)
