tteokbokki gimbap sundae and fried tempura meal

Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)

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)

5 NEW Street Foods to Try in Myeongdong

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 (김피라): Not Your Basic Korean Street Food

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

A Doggie Birthday in Seoul: Happy Pang Pang (해피팡팡)

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)