There are few things in this world more comforting than homemade cookies fresh out of the oven. Let’s be honest, not everyone has the time or the skills required to bake up a batch of cookies on the fly. That’s why I was incredibly thrilled to try a newly opened cookie cafe I had heard … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Itaewon
Traditional Korean Food @ 시골밥상 (Sigol Bapsang)
I love Korean food, especially traditional style meals. One of my favourite parts of eating a good traditional Korean meal is all the banchan (반찬). Banchan refers to all the delicious side dishes that are typically served along with rice, soup and the main dish. Most of the side dishes consist of vegetables but they can … Continue reading
Ma i Mien (마이면): Thai Noodle Bar
I usually tend to stay away from writing about restaurants in 이태원 (Itaewon). Not because they aren’t good, but because I feel that a lot of foreign food bloggers tend to focus heavily on them. There are so many fantastic foreign restaurants outside of the Itaewon bubble, but occasionally I can’t help but blog about a super … Continue reading
Little Baja (리틀바하)
Once you’ve lived in Korea for a while, it’s only a matter of time before you become homesick for the foods back home. Sometimes it’s the little things like a certain brand of cereal, perhaps a box of mac n’ cheese or, for me, Pop-Tarts. However, once you start to crave foods from certain restaurants … Continue reading
Korean Eyelash Extensions: Shu Eyelash **UPDATED**
It seems as though Korea’s high standards of beauty have many running to the best plastic surgeons money can buy. I’m not one to want to go under the knife, but I’ll admit after years of living in Korea, even I get a little self conscious at times. Luckily, there are many MANY other ways … Continue reading
Kimchi Reinvented: Modern Korean Food
When most people think of Korea (whether they’ve been there or not) there are always a few things that immediately come to mind: hanbok, BBQ, K-pop, etc. However, no matter who you’re talking to, kimchi is always on the top of that list. 김치 (Kimchi) is Korea’s national dish. It is a traditional Korean side … Continue reading
Banana Tree
이태원 (Itaewon) is a melting pot of cultural diversity, not just in regards to the people, but the restaurants and cafes as well. The streets are jam packed with a wide assortment of unique and delicious places to peak your tongue’s interest. I never had much of an excuse to linger around 이태원, but since … Continue reading
Bastille: The Cereal Bar
In 1789, the French Revolution began with the storming of the Bastille (a state prison) in Paris. It was one of the greatest turning points in history. At this time, French soldiers had a single ice cream shop on their base camp. It was used to keep the soldiers awake and boost their morale. Although … Continue reading
Crepe Diem: P’tit Paris
이태원 (Itaewon) is know as one of the most heavily expat populated areas in Seoul. As such, it is also home to some pretty amazing eating establishments. If you’re looking to find a wide range of diverse and authentic restaurants, this is the place to be. Although I don’t visit Itaewon often, it seems like … Continue reading
Monster Cupcakes
Continuing with my quest to fill you with the spirit of Halloween, I can finally share a place with you that I have kept on the back burner for quite some time now. I’d like to introduce you to Monster Cupcakes! While you may not find any tricks here… you can definitely get your fill … Continue reading