Unlike other types of vegetarian diets, veganism follows a strict plant-based diet and the entire premise is based on not using animal products. Veganism has been a growing trend in this modern world, Korea included. Some people adopt a vegan […]
The Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Seoul
Many world travelers find food to be one of the most exciting things to look forward to in a new city or country. Sometimes, we want to put on our best outfits and try something fancier. Or maybe you’re always […]
Best Mexican Food in Seoul
The Ultimate Guide for the Best Mexican Food in Seoul Mexico and South Korea are countries with very different cultures most likely due to the geographical distance and influence from their neighbors throughout history. However, one big thing that Mexicans […]
Samgyetang
Samgyetang is a well known soup that is eaten as a meal typically on summer days. Samgyetang is a shortened word that translates to ginseng chicken soup. This soup is known to be healthy for immune systems and healing and […]
Kimchi
There are many methods of preserving foods and they vary all over the world. We’d like to think that the Korean dish kimchi knocks the socks off the competition when it comes to an exciting dish that is also very […]
Must Try Drinks at a Korean Convenience Store
In South Korea, like in many Asian cities, you’ll discover the beauty that is the convenience store. It can be like an oasis in the desert of tired feet and dry mouths from shopping and hanging out. In this post, […]
Samgyeopsal – Korean Pork Belly
What is Samyupsal? Samgyupsal is a Korean barbecue favorite. It consists of fatty pork belly slices, usually cut thick like a hefty bacon slice. At Korean grill restaurants where the barbecue is in the center of a table, the samgyupsal […]
Patbingsu – Korean Shaved Ice
Growing up in Seoul, there were two things to look forward to every summer. First was being out of school and enjoying the summer with my friends. Second was all the patbingsu I could eat until I would get a […]
Korean Convenience Store Snacks
Snack Galore: The Korean Convenience Store When you’re in the United States and you think of a convenience store, you might imagine huge plastic cups filled with sugary drinks or overpriced chips mostly filled with air. However, once you’ve experienced […]
Naengmyeon (냉면)
What is Naengmyeon? Naengmyeon is a popular cold noodle dish in Korean cuisine and it features long, thinly stretched buckwheat noodles in a tangy broth. Naengmyeon literally translates into cold noodles in Korean. The dish stands out among other noodle […]