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
Hongdae is a great place to experience Korean culture. It’s known for its nightlife, fashion and art scene. As of late, it has also become a great place to indulge in some super tasty street food. While I’ve written posts before about some of Hongdae’s street food stalls like Mr. Churro and Hong Cup, I’ve decided to make an updated post with a video. Warning: This … Continue reading Hongdae Street Food Challenge
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 is an all you can eat salmon sashimi restaurant. It’s … Continue reading 연어상회: All You Can Eat Salmon Sashimi
It goes without saying that we live in a selfie obsessed time. I can’t speak for every country, but here in Korea, going anywhere (alone or accompanied) and taking dozens of selfies is pretty much the norm. So it wasn’t all that surprising when I came across a cafe whose entire mission is to satisfy or selfie cravings on a whole new level. CaFace has … Continue reading Selfie Lattes @ CaFace
Having just opened at the end of January, Mint Heim is here just in time for spring. In the shell of what was once a large Korean style home lies this dainty little cafe in the heart of 홍대 (Hongdae). The uniqueness of this cafe lies in its fresh mint theme, as you might guess from the name. Decked out in a white and mint green … Continue reading Get Fresh with Mint Heim (민트하임)
Back in November we celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday. Having been together for so long, it has become increasingly difficult to come up with fun new ways to surprise him each year. So, I decided to create a scavenger hunt to lead him to the clues, presents or places I had planned for him. One of the activities I had planned was taking my boyfriend to a … Continue reading Darling’s Cake (달링스케익)
I love Korean street food, especially in the winter time. There is nothing quite like slipping into a little tent full of hot, cheap, delicious food on a chilly day and eating to your heart’s content. 오뎅 (odeng) aka fishcake, is probably one of the cheapest types of street food you can find and there are lots of different types to choose from. A few months … Continue reading 몬스터 치즈 떡볶이 (Monster Cheese Tteokbokki)
Seoul is forever in a state of “trend.” When a trend starts, it’s just a matter of weeks (or days) before you you see it everywhere you look. This holds to be particularly true when it comes to food trends. It seems as though cuban sandwiches are all the rage these days, and I cant help but wonder if it’s do to the popularity of Jon … Continue reading Tampa: Cuban Sandwich Bar
Sometimes nothing quite hits the spot like a good sandwich, or sarnie as they are often called in the UK. The sandwich is considered to be named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, because of the claim that he was the inventor of this delicious food combination. As sort of an homage to the infamous creator, Sarnie by Lord Sandwich was born. Recently opened in … Continue reading Sarnie by Lord Sandwich
The name Decoa Balim comes from the combination of the words “decorations” and “cocoa balim,” which is some type of cacao. Owner Oh Seung Jin wanted to create a unique name that would capture the decorative interior of his shop along with the chocolate that is used in many of his desserts. While Decoa Balim has been around for the past 8 or 9 years, I was first introduced to it … Continue reading Decoa Balim (데코아발림)
Hongdae’s Hello Kitty Cafe has got to be one of the neighborhood’s biggest attractions. Down a small alley on Hongdae’s busiest shopping street stood a lovely two story bright pink cafe, with that iconic HK bow on it. Everyday, tons of foreigners and tourists flocked there just to take in the intense amount of cuteness that is Hello Kitty. This is why I found it … Continue reading Hongdae’s NEW Hello Kitty Cafe
Vanilla Kitchen is what I would imagine Martha Stewart’s kitchen to look like; clean cut and simple, yet warm and homey. Fresh and dried flowers can be found along the walls and on every table. Soft splashes of blues, purples and grays color the furniture and walls with a lovely feminine touch. A small library of cook books occupies one wall, tempting all who feel … Continue reading Vanilla Kitchen: Have Your Cake & Eat It Too
