Everyday, Sundae Gukbap
Korean food comes in all shapes and colors, but for my money, there’s nothing that beats a savory stew. That’s why I want to introduce you to one of my…
Chicken Kalguksu for the Seoul
Kalguksu (칼국수) is a mainstay among traditional Korean dishes. Unlike other noodle dishes like ramen or even Italian pastas, the noodles in kalguksu are cut by hand using comically large…
Sundubu Jjigae, Good For The Seoul
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…
Cheolgil Tteokbokki (철길떡볶이)
Even at first glance, you’d never mistake Cheolgil Tteokbokki for a run-of-the-mill restaurant. The windows are foggy even though the air is clear, and decades of Seoul’s humid summers and…
3 Must Visit Jeju Island Markets
This year, the hubby and I celebrated our 3 year wedding anniversary. Since we were unable to have a honeymoon, we decided that every year on our anniversary we would…
Quick & Easy Lunar New Year Rice Cake Soup (떡국)
Having a bowl of tteokguk on Seollal (설날) aka Lunar New Year's has been a long standing tradition in Korean culture. Eating it symbolizes becoming a year older and the custom of saying…
연어상회: All You Can Eat Salmon Sashimi
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…
5 Unusual Must Try Korean Chips + Giveaway
I feel like Korea is always pushing the boundaries when it comes to inventing new and unusual crazes or fads, particularly in the snack food department. In fact, when you…
Black Day & 홍콩반점0410 (Hong Kong Banjum 0410)
In Korea, following February 14th (Valentine's Day) and March 14th (White Day), is the unofficial holiday "celebrated" on April 14th known as Black Day. While both Valentine's Day and White…
Kong Bul (콩불)
Whenever I have friends or family visiting, they know they can always count on me to take them to the best food places. Of course, after a day or two…
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…
Snackin’ On the Go (Part II)
Happy 2015 everyone! Hope your new year is off to a wonderful start. A few years ago I shared my top three must-have winter snacks in Korea. Now I'd like to…
