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
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)
Day 3 of our trip started early and with purpose. The rest of our trip had been a mis-mash of what we wanted to do and what we had time to do. Our first day was marred by traffic and our second by a late start but it was day 3. We’d learned from our mistakes and the first thing we did was wake up … Continue reading Korea Road Trip Day 3: Ocean Lattes, Fish Markets & Lighthouses
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
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 much anything goes! I’ve had it prepared so many different ways, … Continue reading Delicious Korean Noodle Soup @ Express Bus Terminal: Veteran (베테랑)
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 a lovely traditional Korean restaurant called Seokparang. Initially I chose … Continue reading Royal Court Cuisine @ Seokparang (석파랑)
