by ZenKimchi | Jul 6, 2019 | Tour Tips
I’ve been writing about Korean food in Seoul since 2004 at ZenKimchi. I’ve consulted Anthony Bourdain, Andrew Zimmern, Lonely Planet, Conde Nast Traveler, The Travel Channel, and other world media in finding the must eat Korean foods. Here’s the... 
by ZenKimchi | Jul 1, 2013 | Junk Food & Treats
Couldn’t resist this one at Cafe Goodovening. They’re primarily a cupcake cafe. We have two interesting things going on here. Patbingsu in a cup Brownies! I ordered one today. Rainy season’s about to hit us hard tomorrow, so I’m getting this... by shinshine | Oct 5, 2011 | Modern Korean, Top Posts, Top Posts - Winter
Do you have leftover ingredients for patbingsu (팥빙수; shaved ice with sweetened red beans and mini rice cakes) still sitting in the refrigerator? Well, I did. After making it all summer long, it’s become too cold all of a sudden to enjoy patbingsu every day. So... 
by ZenKimchi | Aug 2, 2007 | Food Porn, Top Posts
It’s been a year since I first did a piece on Patbingsu, the Korean summertime treat. I have since grown a fondness for it. It’s like a snow cone with lots of stuff thrown in and stirred together like bibimbap. It also seems to be more popular this year,... 
by ZenKimchi | Aug 14, 2006 | Korean Food 101, Top Posts
I haven’t seen any treat like this anywhere else. Patbingsu 팥빙수 (or “Popping Sue” to foreigners) is a Korean summertime treat, that, in my mind, divides ice cream into all its separate elements and throws it back together minus the eggs. It’s a...