by ZenKimchi | Jun 17, 2013 | Food Trend, Junk Food & Treats
These have been popping up in various places around Seoul. They originate from Rothenberg, Germany, one of my favorite places in Europe, but I had not seen them when I lived in Germany. It does look like they do have some copycats jumping on the trend, though. They... 
by ZenKimchi | Oct 12, 2012 | Food Trend, Junk Food & Treats
As I mentioned, I need a mid-afternoon snack. I find that a bag o’ nuts does me fine. My usual mixed nuts I couldn’t find at E-Mart. But I saw these. Aw, I had to try it out. Bamboo salt is a Korean way of making salt by putting brine into bamboo and... 
by ZenKimchi | Apr 6, 2012 | Beverages, Featured, Food Trend, Newsletter
I’d been hearing about self-serve beer bars not only opening but exploding in Seoul. These types of bars exist in other cities around the world, but it’s a very new concept in Korea, and it’s catching on quickly. Import beers are becoming popular... 
by ZenKimchi | Dec 21, 2011 | Food Trend
Last month was the annual Korea Food Expo at the COEX, which seems to be getting bigger each year. To me, this is a theme park. They have one section that is like a museum of Korean cuisine. Then there’s a section of Korean vendors. This year it looked to be... 
by ZenKimchi | Sep 23, 2011 | Food Trend
The Vietnamese hoagie that was trendy in America is popping its buns up in Korea. This chicken version was sighted and eaten at Paris Croissant in Yeouido. I’m no Banh Mi connoisseur, but I liked it. 
by ZenKimchi | Sep 16, 2011 | Food Trend
I have had a love-hate relationship with Paris Baguette over the years. When I first came to Korean in 2004 they pissed me off every time. They tended to put sugar in every one of their products, even their ham sandwiches. They’d throw ketchup, mayonnaise and...