In the Dog House
It may be surprising to hear, but people in Korea love dogs and there are a whole string of cafés dedicated to them. And yes, while 개장국 (dog soup, made…
Eating Fancy: A Step by Step Tour
One fine day, my boyfriend and I decided to take our puppy 우유 (Uyu) out to 여의도공원 (Yeouido Park) for an afternoon of fun and frolicking. Now, still being a puppy it…
31 Flavors and So Much More!
I know I have previously touched on the wonder that is the Korean café experience, but I can't help bringing it up again. I have become a café junkie ever…
Season of the Cold
I think it's safe to say that as abruptly as "summer" came, it's now gone and fall is getting into full swing. With the sudden weather change it's no surprise…
Curry & Rice Girl
There is nothing more native to Asia than curry. If you're knowledgeable to this fact, you'll also realize that every country has their own signature flavor using various spices and ingredients.…
Beat the Heat with a Bowl of Noodles
The heat of summer is upon us and what better way to cool down than with a bowl of iced noodles. 냉면 (Naeng-myun) means "cold noodles" and is a very popular…
Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!
It doesn't take long to start to miss the little things when you move away from home, especially if it's to another country. For me it was breakfast. I am…
The Charlie Brown (Snoopy) Cafe
First things first, I call it the Charlie Brown Snoopy Cafe. It is called the Charlie Brown Cafe, but I always thought that Charlie Brown was a wimp and Snoopy was the…
Hello Coffee, Hello Kitty
When it comes to stylish cafes, Korea has it all. And if you feel like something is missing... it's probably Hello Kitty. How could you not feel complete with this…
Is there a Dr. in the Café?
It doesn't take long for any visitor to find that the culture in Korea thrives on coffee. It's not unlike western culture, but coffee in Korea comes with a little…
