FatManSeoul

That’s what the Chosun Ilbo is calling Chocopies, which have apparently become enormously popular among North Korean workers at Kaesong. English here, 한국어 여기 In honor of the peace-bringing potential of this humble snack, Fatman would like to share with you two “recipes” for the best damn sweet on the peninsula: 1) Frozen Chocopie:  Take [...]

Yes, that’s right: Your favorite crisped rice chocolate bar has evolved not only into ball shape, but it’s running around sans clothing! SCANDALOUS! Nude Crunky is regular crunky balls rolled in an extra layer of rice crisps, and available in pretty much every minimart and grocery store in the country. Chow down on a few, [...]

Seoul has an amazingly diverse range of restaurants that cater to all kinds of tastes, but the area south of North America has been shockingly underrepresented. Things are looking up (or is that down south?) though with a spate of newer places looking to bring cuisine from Central and South America to those living south [...]

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 [...]

Myeongdong is generally better known for its many chain restaurants and crowded commercial streets than a place to grab really delicious food.  The high holy days here are all for shopping, not for feasting.  But hidden in the myriad alleys of boutiques and stores are some real gems . . . one of them being [...]

Fatman has a whole post devoted to the foods of Andong (as well as posts here and here right at home)  over at Hub of Sparkle, but one place deserves special mention. It is not merely the best bakery in Andong, or Gyeongsang-do.  It is the best bakery in Korea.  Maybe the best bakery in [...]

In honor of Pi Day, Fatman would like to point out a place to get . . .well, little pies! Tartine in Itaewon is one of the few places that serves up the petite treats, and in great variety. The small, European-style bakery/cafe on one of Itaewon’s side streets has a convivial (if cramped) atmosphere [...]

즐거운 파이 데이 보네세요! 왜 “Pi Day” 이라고요? 3월 14일 = 3.14 = ㅎㅎㅎ Why the Pi? Because March 14 = 3.14 = Pi!  So, in celebration of Pi Day, go grab yourself a bite (or a whole) pie.  Cherry pies, apple pies, pumpkin pies, pecan pies, chess pies, cream pies,  meat pies, or any [...]

Pizza Mall is pretty darn low on the totem pole of pizza parlors here in Korea. With fancy-schmancy international chains like Pizza Hut, Dominos, Papa John’s, and California Pizza Kitchen alongside domestic divas like Mr. Pizza, what’s the neighborhood tomato smasher to do? Pizza Mall has stayed in the game by offering very domestic interpretations [...]

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 spice [...]