An American Thanksgiving in Seoul
There’s nothing that brings a smile to my face faster than a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. I’m talking turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits and probably a pumpkin pie…
Sundubu Jjigae, Good For The Seoul
The honest truth is, we go months without eating sundubu jjigae (soft spicy tofu stew). And then, when we finally have it again, it's amazing all over again. It hits…
The Best Gobchang in Jongro, Seoul
On the spectrum of exotic traditional Korean dishes, gobchang veers towards the more adventurous end. But then again, what else would you expect from cooked intestine? For the uninitiated, gobchang…
Traditional Korean Cuisine Lives at ‘Insadong Geujib’
There are plenty of amazing options for delicious traditional Korean food in Seoul. That's why we always recommend Insadong Geujip.
The Perfect Samgyeopsal, Crispy and Golden Brown
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.
3 Must Try Seafood Spots on Jeju Island
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.
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…
Korea Road Trip Day 3: Ocean Lattes, Fish Markets & Lighthouses
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…
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…
Delicious Korean Noodle Soup @ Express Bus Terminal: Veteran (베테랑)
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…
Royal Court Cuisine @ Seokparang (석파랑)
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…
Jeju Black Pork @ Seogwipo Heukdon (서귀포흑돈)
After returning to our pension for some much needed showers (all 3 of us), we felt a bit defeated by our less than "restful" beach day. All we really wanted was…
