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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
On our final day in Jeju, we woke up, got ready and had our last serving of homemade abalone porridge (전복죽). We seriously couldn’t get enough. After that, we packed our bags into the car and thanked the owners of the pension for a wonderful stay. This was quite possibly the most hospitable place we have … Continue reading
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 to have a nice quiet Jeju black pork dinner together, but it was late and the idea of driving around looking for a place that … Continue reading
연어상회 isn’t really a new restaurant, but it seems to have gotten more traction as of late since they seem to be popping up in almost every neighborhood. Outside of the native Korean community, I can’t say I’ve met too many people who have even heard of this place, but you should. Here’s why. 연어상회 … Continue reading
Now that summer is in full swing, I feel like dozens of salad spots have magically popped up over night and everyone is flocking to them. Aside from the obvious health benefits, salads are the perfect meal if you don’t want to feel bloated after lunch or want something light and fresh on a hot … Continue reading
