There’s nothing quite like digging into cuts of smoked turkey while the Christmas tree lights sparkle and your family struggles to stay awake after gobbling up plates of mashed potatoes. Except the same with sweet potatoes. Plenty of Christmas dinners are available all around Seoul and we’ll be listing them right up to the holiday proper. Whether you’re looking for turkey, ham, lamb or something … Continue reading Christmas Dinners in Seoul
You may be familiar with Korea’s ever so popular carp-shaped, red bean filled bread bungeo-ppang (붕어빵), but have you heard of chrysanthemum bread? Chrysanthemum bread or gukhwa-ppang (국화빵) is actually quite similar to bungeo-ppang. They are made with a pancake-like batter, traditionally filled with a sweet red bean paste and cooked in an iron flower shaped mold. It’s actually this chrysanthemum-shaped mold that gives this … Continue reading Warm Up this Winter with Some Fresh Chrysanthemum Bread
My earliest memories of take out aren’t McDonalds or KFC, they’re of styrofoam tubs of savory seolleongtang (설렁탕), or ox bone soup. And ever since, it’s literally been my favorite Korean dish. Just up the street from Starfield Library is Waygojip Seolleongtang, a Michelin Guide restaurant that offers a delicious bowl of seolleongtang for 13,000 KRW. You can pay a bit extra for premium cuts … Continue reading Michelin Guide Seolleongtang in Seoul
Korean cuisine encompasses such a wide range of foods and styles that it’s difficult to know where to start. Even harder still if you’re looking for recommendations while you’re in Korea. That’s where we come in. After traveling the country for over 10 years, this is our list of favorite Korean dishes and where to eat them. Bulgogi One of the most accessible (not to … Continue reading Best Traditional Korean Foods (and Where to Eat Them)
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 all the right spots and we’re reminded of why we love it so much. Sundubu jjigae is definitely one of Korea’s crowd pleaser dishes. And nothing brings a smile to my face faster than the sight … Continue reading Sundubu Jjigae, Good For The 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 comes in multiple varieties. But if you’re new to this dish, you’ll want to go with fried or grilled gobchang. Grilled or fried, gobchang has a fatty and meaty flavor. And when dipped into salt … Continue reading The Best Gobchang in Jongro, Seoul
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
My Seoul Bites is a cafe that specializes in a very special type of afternoon tea. It’s kind of an east-meets-west tea set and it’s absolutely gorgeous! Continue reading My Seoul Bites: Afternoon Tea with a Korean Twist
There are a few markets on Jeju to choose from, but Dongmun Traditional Market is by far the oldest and the one every traveler HAS to visit. Continue reading Jeju Dongmun Traditional Market, Everything You Need To Know
September is a great time to visit Korea. We are slowly coming out of the sweltering heat of August and moving towards our personal favorite time of year… autumn! There’s a lot of fun things to see and do this time of year. Here are a few tips to help plan your trip! Continue reading Travel Tips for September in Korea
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
