What is there to eat in Myeong-dong?
People come to Seoul, and they usually end up in Myeong-dong. All that shopping makes one hungry. The trouble is that a lot of the … Read more
Our PyeongChang 2018 Experience
I wouldn’t have done this if not for my daughter, Jian. After all this time, the PyeongChang Olympics finally started. They had twice attempted to … Read more
The Surprising Korean Burger Foodies Are Crazy For
There’s a Korean burger that has been the must-try in Seoul’s foodie community. And it comes from a surprising place. Lotteria. Yes, Lotteria. The Korean-Japanese … Read more
Restaurant Review Fraud: Caught Red-handed
I was disturbed when a member forwarded me this email from a restaurant that was soliciting reviews in exchange for gastronomical compensation. By request from … Read more
Recipe: Korean Tofu “Steak”
Not THAT Tofu Steak A larger variation of many traditional Korean pancakes, Tofu Steak was trendy for a while in dieting circles. The “steak” in … Read more
3 Korean Diet Foods To Help You Lose Weight
Korean cuisine already has a reputation for being healthy. Not everything in Korean cuisine is so. Yet like most world traditional foods, it’s well-rounded and … Read more
Recipe: Acorn Jelly Salad (Dotorimuk Muchim 도토리묵무침)
This Korean vegan recipe–oh, why do I even bother saying it’s vegan? It’s just good. I had it for the first time during my second … Read more
Michelin Guide Seoul: Why You Shouldn’t Rely On It
Two articles recently came out on Korea Exposé about Seoul’s Michelin Red Guide. KÉ Interview: British Food Critic Roasts Michelin Guide on Seoul What … Read more
Why I Won’t Open Another Restaurant In Korea
The copycat culture is getting more and more shameless. I knew of people coming over and taking pictures of the food, trying to take it … Read more
Has Korea’s E-Mart Policy Hurt More Than Helped?
Is E-Mart Killing The Economy? Korea’s traditional grocery stores are struggling. They have been struggling for decades, since the first E-Mart “super-supermarket” opened in 1993. … Read more