Misutgaru 미숫가루 – Traditional Korean Smoothie
Ooh, it’s that powder stuff! It kinda looks like something you get in bulk at GNC, filled with protein and creatine. Misutgaru (MEE-soot-ga-ru, “roasted rice … Read more
Another History of Beer in Korea
Here we go again with the “Korean beer sucks” comments from folks who think that long-neck Buds are fine drinkin’. Hey, I’m posting this for … Read more
Fresh Roasted Coffee in Seoul
SeoulSteves has made a sighting of a coffee roasting house in Seoul–conveniently located near Hooters. I love convenience.
Ilpoom Andong Soju — The REAL Stuff
ORIGINAL POST (Sept 5, 2007) You think you know soju? I thought I knew soju. It’s cheap enough in Korea to become easily acquaintable. I … Read more
Soju Games
“I’m getting too old for this shit.” – Roger Murtaugh, Lethal Weapon I thought I knew drinking culture. I guess I just don’t go out … Read more
Joongang Daily's History of Korean Beer
Joongang Daily staff writer Cho Jae-eun examines the history of Korean beer and gives his own take on each of the major Korean brews: Cass … Read more
Pu-erh Tea — Fermented Tea?
Eun Jeong works as a tour guide. Usually she is showing Japanese tourists around Seoul. She’s been getting tired of that and has been trying … Read more
Did I Hear ‘Yogurt Soju?’
Soju. The national drink of Korea. I think it’s one of the biggest selling spirits in the world. The Thirsty Traveler said something akin to … Read more