The Korean Story of Andy Tattoo in Hongdae, Seoul
You’re standing somewhere near Hongdae, trying to figure out where to eat. Maybe you’ve already scrolled through a dozen “best restaurants in Seoul” lists and somehow still feel stuck. Maybe you’ve got a foreign friend next to you asking, “So… what’s actually good here?” Here’s the answer. One place. No overthinking needed. This is what … Read more
On a rainy day in Korea, the food that naturally comes to mind is definitely green onion pancakes and Makgeolli. However, recently, fusion Korean bars that reinterpret traditional Jeon to suit the tastes of younger generations and global visitors are gaining huge popularity. Among them, the place I will introduce this time is Hongdae Halmae … Read more
Why a meal feels incomplete without stew A typical Korean table often centers on “rice + side dishes + something soupy,” and that soup element is frequently a stew or soup. Older generations sometimes said it didn’t feel like they really ate if there was no soup or stew, and many people still feel that … Read more
Hongdae Jokbal stood out to me for how tender the meat felt. If you do a receipt review, you can get a 10 percent discount, which changes the perceived price a lot. I wouldn’t call it super cheap, but the taste made sense to me. Today I’ll organize what I noticed while eating, how to … Read more
Korean bibimbap is a Korean-style one-bowl meal where rice, vegetables, protein, and sauce come together and you mix it into “your own flavor.” While traveling, it’s a low-risk order even when menus feel unfamiliar, and in everyday life it’s a smart way to use up side dishes. Small details, like how much gochujang you add, … Read more
Through this Guide to Korean Sundaeguk, I will introduce Korea’s soup-and-rice culture in depth, which might feel unfamiliar. Just by reading this, you can enjoy a perfect meal at local restaurants without feeling lost. What is Sundaeguk, Korea’s Soul Food? Sundaeguk is a soup dish made with rich pork bone broth, Korean-style sausages called Sundae, … Read more
Korean Tteokbokki is Korea’s representative soul food that has captured the world’s palate with its harmony of spicy-sweet sauce and chewy rice cakes. From street stalls to sophisticated restaurants, here is everything you need to know about this dish. The Basics of Korean Tteokbokki and the Charm of Gochujang Sauce The core of Korean Tteokbokki … Read more