Food In Korea (푸드 인 코리아)
What to eat in Korea. Where to eat in Korea. The best Korean food and where to get it. Want to cook in Korea? Here are some great Korean recipes tried and tested. (한국에서 무엇을 먹을까. 한국에서 식사하는 곳. 최고의 한국 음식과 그것을 어디서 구해야 하는지. 한국에서 요리하고 싶으세요? 여기 몇 가지 훌륭한 한국 요리법이 있다.)
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How Yakgwa Is Making A Comeback in Korea
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the ever-evolving landscape of Korean trends, you might have noticed a sweet(ish) sensation making a comeback: yakgwa (약과). This traditional Korean dessert that you can often find in Korean tea houses and other traditional locales has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity among South Korea’s younger generations, specifically the “halmaennials,” a nostalgic generation that blends the essence of millennials and Gen Z with the tastes of their grandmothers. If you’ve been living in Korea for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen yakgwa from time to time, but now it’s having a major moment and you can find them more and more and…
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14 Of The Best Korean Fried Chicken Restaurants To Try
Getting ready to chow down in Korea and want to try the best Korean fried chicken? Want to have a chimaek experience and see what all of the fuss is about? There are some super popular Korean fried chicken chains and, trust me, they are different. Whether you want the original and good fried chicken or the yangnyeong chicken or maybe banana chicken, there’s a Korean fried chicken restaurant for you. There are so many great things to eat in Korea and fried chicken is one of them and with a glass of light beer, it can’t be beat. Get ready to eat fried chicken, baked chicken, just delicious chicken. Want…
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Bingsu: The Korean Shaved Ice Dish You’ll Love
Bingsu, also sometimes spelled bingsoo, is a refreshing Korean dessert that is a summertime staple and has gained popularity worldwide thanks to Korean dramas and the Hallyu Wave. You won’t generally see it all year round, though there are some popular cafes that continue to offer the dish, it’s most popular in the summer in Korea and starts appearing on street food carts and in restaurants around late April and early May. Bingsu has become so popular and has gone through quite the evolution even in just the past decade. With traditional options and now more trendy versions too, this is a part of Korean cuisine you’ll want to try. …
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Nurungji: The Korean Burnt Rice Dish You’ll Love
Nurungji (누룽지) is a traditional Korean delicacy that holds a prominent place in Korean cuisine and if you’re my daughter, it’s your favorite Korean comfort food. Called burnt rice or scorched rice, nurungji is the crispy, golden crust that forms at the bottom of the hot pot when cooking rice. Want to learn more about nurungji, including its health benefits, when Koreans typically enjoy it, and how to make this delectable treat, you’ve come to the right spot. Learn more about one of our favorite Korean comfort foods, nurugnji: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you purchase after clicking at…
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What To Eat In Myeongdong: From Restaurants To Street Food
Myeongdong is one of the most popular districts in Seoul, Korea for tourists to stay, eat, shop, and more. If you’re looking for one of the most central districts in Seoul to stay, it’s Myeongdong. If you’re looking for plenty of shopping from Kbeauty to apparel, it’s Myeongdong. There are so many things to do in Myeongdong too. What you may not realize though, is that Myeongdong can also be a foodie paradise. This article is all about what to eat in Myeongdong, the best restaurants in Myeongdong, and the very delicious street food in Myeongdong. Get ready to eat eat eat… between shopping stops I’m sure. Myeongdong in Seoul,…
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Best Instant Tteokbokki: Where To Buy It and How To Make It
If you like Korean food, then you’ve probably heard of the spicy goodness of tteokbokki. Not as spicy as Buldak Ramen, but still spicy if you ask me. Tteokbokki is a side dish or street food that is commonly purchased by teenagers for after-school snacks, a spicy pick-me-up, or a late night street food cart favorite. You can easily find tteokbokki at street food carts in districts like Hongdae and Myeongdong as well as prevalent in Korean traditional markets. If you’re not in Korea though, or just want to enjoy this spicy Korean dish at home, keep reading. Here are some of the best instant tteokbokki options and how to…
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Everything You Should Know About Korean Chopsticks & How To Use Them
One of the first things travelers notice when they sit down to eat in Korea is that their chopsticks are metal not wooden like they’re used to back home when ordering Asian food. Using metal chopsticks is a whole new obstacle, but we’ll get to that. There are so many reasons to love Korean chopsticks. They’re eco-friendly, sustainable, and while it might be difficult to learn how to use them at first, they will make you more dexterous. Here’s how to use chopsticks and why to love them. Learn everything about the Korean metal chopsticks: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale…
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3 Great Dessert Spots In Seoul To Try Now
It’s heating up outside. Seoul in the summer is hot, sticky, and humid. There are plenty of ways to cool off though whether you’re eating the delicious cold Korean soups, dipping into the pools and streams, or enjoying the air conditioners of the museums. If those don’t quite hit the spot though, maybe some cold ice cream or gelato will. I took an adventure out to try some of the delicious cold treats around town this week and here are three ice cream/gelato joints that offer unique flavors and a great time if you’re looking to cool off this summer in Korea. Frozen treats are the way to go if…
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The Best Korean Ramyeon & Where To Get It
Looking for the best Korean ramyeon? You’ve come to the right place. Every time we head home to the US, my sisters inevitably ask my Korean husband to make them ramyeon at some point. It’s not that they can’t make it themselves, but some years ago they realized while watching him make it that they had just been boiling water and he actually made a meal. Korean ramyeon, or Korean instant noodles, can actually really hit the spot… if you know the good ones to get and how to prepare them. Korean food has gained a ton of attention in recent years and Korean instant ramyeon has gained much of…
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Seoulbox: Your Favorite Korean Snacks In One Place
Do you want to up your snack game? Or just want to try some different snacks? Korea has some pretty interesting snack options and Seoulbox has everything covered for all of your snacking needs. There are some fun and even cute Korean subscription box options out there but this one takes the cake when it comes to fun, quirky, and delicious edible options from Seoul. Seoulbox sent us three boxes to check out for this review. Want to know what’s in this awesome Korean snack subscription box? Let’s go. Let’s dive in to see what is in the best Korean snack box: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I…
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The Best Korean Instant Coffee: Everything You NEED To Know To Buy Some
Mmmm coffee. It’s delectable. If you’re a coffee connoisseur and you’re headed to Korea, you can’t miss the coffee sticks, or instant coffee, that can be found just about everywhere. Sure, there are a ton of amazing cafes to visit in Seoul, and traditionally Korea was all about the tea, but there’s a whole coffee culture you won’t learn about at a cafe. As a connoisseur, you may scoff at the instant coffee, but you shouldn’t. Coffee only really exploded into the Korean market in the early 2000s and it was instant coffee that did it. There are even instant coffee vending machines in subway stations and on street corners.…
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Bar 81: The Largest Champagne Collection In Asia Is HERE In Seoul!
Looking for a unique experience in Seoul? Want to plan the best date night? Looking for where to celebrate an anniversary in Seoul? Bar 81 in SIGNIEL Seoul, the tallest hotel in Korea, is the experience you need to have this year. Bar 81 is an upscale champagne bar in the tallest building in Korea that features the largest champagne collection in Asia. Not only is SIGNIEL Seoul the tallest hotel in Korea, but it’s second tallest hotel in the world! Take in a breathtaking view out over the Han River and all the way to Namsan Tower and beyond while you sip and sup in style. Live it up…
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Hyesun House: How To Make Makgeolli At Home
In my trajectory of living in Korea and learning to cook and make various Korean side dishes, meals, and so on, I never once considered making my own makgeolli (막걸리), or rice wine… until recently. While I think the rice wine moniker really isn’t the best fit for what is really a farmer’s unfiltered grain alcohol, I do love the drink itself. This year, I started teaming up with Julia Mellor of The Sool Company to create collaborative tours that, I must say, are really unique and offer a special way to learn more about Korean culture but also see some beautiful places and spaces like Sansawon and the Bae…
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What Is Laver aka Gim? The Korean Superfood That Is On Every Restaurant Table
Gim, a kind of seaweed also called laver, has been one of my favorite foods that I learned to eat while living in Korea. Seaweed is quite the superfood and has tons of health benefits and laver is so yummy to boot. If you’re wondering what is laver, what is gim, what’s the difference and what kind of seaweed it is, then you came to the right place. Laver is often gifted for holidays in Korea because it is just that important and so oft eaten in Korea so whether you’re coming here or are just looking for a healthy superfood to add to your diet, it’s something you should…
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Sansawon Museum & Baesangmyeon Brewery: The Hanok To See & Try Traditional Korean Liquor
Just northeast of Seoul in Pocheon is one of the most beautiful and also traditional Korean liquor breweries you can find in Korea. Sansawon (전통술박물관 산사원) is a museum and tasting room just next to a beautiful brewery called Baesang,yeon (배상면주가) that features traditional onggi pots, those giant brown earthenware pots you see around Korea, that create a maze to wind through before ending up at a beautiful Hanok building and pavilion where you can laze away the afternoon. I’d heard of Sansawon a few times over the years and was intrigued by the pictures but just never found the time to get up there… until recently. Want to take…
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Guide To Korean Teas: What They’re Good For & When To Drink Them
While most of the world views tea as a beverage made by putting hot water on some type of leaf, Koreans seem to make tea with anything and everything they can put hot water on. Hot water on flowers? Why not? Hot water on some roots from the garden? Definitely. Because of this, traditional tea houses can have long rather substantial lists of teas. It can be overwhelming. It took me forever to remember the names of the Korean teas that I enjoyed and go figure, I often forget when it comes to seeing boxes of teas in the market. Since I’ve taken numerous a tourist to a traditional tea…
