Vintage Post: Globing It in Itaewon
My birthday was Monday. On Sunday, a handful of friends met in Itaewon for an Indian buffet dinner at Chakraa. Yes, it’s the same Chakraa … Read more
Gobchang Gui – The Beauty of Grilled Intestines
I grew up in the South. Part of Southern soul food culture is chitterlings, more commonly known as chitlins. I honestly had never tried this … Read more
The Greatest Food Invented: Grilled Shellfish (Jogae Gui)
One mark of Korean cuisine is the thrill of grilling food at your table. There is something primal about a group of people getting around … Read more
Vintage Post: Shrimp Burger vs. Squid Burger
Yes, despite of culture of health consciousness, fast food has penetrated the Korean market with abandon. McDonald’s has dressed in its own hanbok to adjust … Read more
Meat, Meat, Meat: The Gogi Buffet
My co-workers Julia and Lars had been raving about some restaurants that are gogi (meat) buffets. I thought, “Oh cool, get some meat and veg … Read more
Zen’s Kimchi Jjigae
Recipe: Zen’s Kimchi Jjigae Summary: After tasting other people’s Kimchi Jjigaes and introducing some of my more western preferences, here’s my latest recipe for Kimchi … Read more