seoul food for people who love to eat
In the spirit of the times, and in answer to Roboseyo’s challenge issued on the Hub of Sparkle, FatManSeoul would like to present our own top ten list . . .
Top Ten Things We Love About 홍어!
1. 홍어회
2. 삼합
3. 홍어탕
4. 홍어튀김
5. 홍어만두
6. 마른 홍어
7. 홍어무침
8. 홍어찜
9. 홍어과자
10. 초코홍어파이
Actually, we’re having trouble stopping there. We [...]
Ichon is the gathering place of Seoul’s Japanese population, but many a visitor has trekked out that direction only to be a little confused: Instead of sushi joints and izakayas, there seems to be a swank European-style cafe on every corner, stylish Italian restaurants in between, and the occasional American-style pie place just to [...]
This weekend is the beginning of the Andong International Mask Dance Festival, one of the biggest and most interesting festivals in the country. Now, if you’re looking for what to see and do, we suggest you check out their official website here (English link) and here (한국어). But if you’re looking for what to eat, [...]
The Korean blogosphere is buzzing about Chef Kim Hu-nam (김후남) and his bistro, Star Chef. Chef Kim, whose training as chef included time working in Conneticut, has brought a new and vibrant touch to the bistro scene here in Seoul. While the Japanese-French style of bistro food has dominated the Korean scene with its obsession [...]
When you’re eating out at a Korean pub, dried fish is definitely on the menu. Eating some of these is a straightforward task, but some fish need a little finessing. Nogari are small walleye pollock fish that are first dried and then briefly roasted and charred before serving. But while some fish [...]
Anguk-dong teems with great eateries, but among the most popular is the tiny hole-in-the-wall mandu restaurant called 천진포자 (Cheonjinpoja) where diners can munch on some of the most delicious and authentic Chinese-style mandu out there.
The restaurant itself is tiny, with only one real table supplemented by stools and a low bar hugging the walls. [...]
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