Finding Quti
You may have noticed the Korean lost cat ad I posted in the blog. That’s because I had set up a Facebook ad targeting people … Read more
Filet-O-Fish is back in Korea
McDonald’s Korea discontinued the Filet-O-Fish in 2008. Today, April 1st, 2021, it is back. I try my first one in maybe 15 years. Will it … Read more
“Minari” is Personal
I rented “Minari” last week and watched it a couple of times. I’m still thinking about it. I love books and films that linger and … Read more
9 Great Korean Restaurant Franchises (and bad ones) 2021
There’s something I’d say for Korea that I wouldn’t say for America–there are some freakin’ good restaurant franchises that I’d recommend even over independent restaurants. … Read more
Top 10 Korean Food Tours With Prices & Crucial Details 2021
Korean food tours, especially Seoul food tours, daunt travelers with all the choices. There is no one-size-fits-all experience. As I said on a previous post, … Read more
11 Best Korean Chicken Joints 2021
My rule of thumb is this. To tell a good chicken place, look at the people inside. If it’s full of beautiful young women taking selfies, likely isn’t good chicken. If it’s full of middle-aged men who look like life has kicked them in the teeth–GREAT CHICKEN!
10 Days in Seoul: A 2021 food guide
This is your ultimate Seoul food guide. Reader (and friend) Żaklina had this question: Do you have recommendations or a 10-day restaurant tour guide for … Read more
Korean Pork Belly Recipe
If you have ever been to South Korea, you’ve most likely tried traditional pork belly. The meat is tender and not too spicy, and it’s … Read more
The Koreans Eating Dog Meat Meme is Racist
This is long past due.I’m getting so tired of ignorant people associating modern Korea with eating dog meat. Or even worse, portraying the entire country as dog eaters.