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
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 … 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
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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