Bundaegi happens to be one of those things that make me cringe. I’ve lived here for over two years and still I have not steeled my stomach, girded my loins or mustered my courage to try some of those beastly little critters. You see, dear readers, bundaegi happens to be cooked silkworm larvae. Usually the…
I love Korean food. Didn’t think I would when I first arrived, but it didn’t take long at all for me to become a kimchi addict. I’ve liked everything so far that I have tried-still not ready for those grub like things but who knows. Koreans pride themselves on their savory delicious dishes and once…
I had another delicious meal the other night. It all starts with a burner, like the one above, placed on the table. Then the food arrives ready to be cooked and later devoured. The first dish we ordered is called galbi jjim. It’s beef and vegetables simmering in a water watering sauce get everything all…
Next to work there is a little Korean restaurant run by two little old ladies who serve up delicious dishes. I’m usually there at least once a day during the work week, if not more. The above dish is Kimchi Bokkeum, Kimchi fried rice, and is served with a fried egg on top and with…
No, it’s not a new and exotic massage technique, it’s actually a Japanese food dish! Who knew? Certainly not me; so when my boss decided to take the English and Korean speaking staff out to dinner I experienced a fantastic treat. The restaurant we went to catered to the sit down and squat crowd. I’m…
Soju. When I first heard the word in conversation I thought to myself, “That sounds lovely. It must be a bottled water from the mountains of Korea.” That notion exploded into bits when I realized that Soju only resembles fresh spring mountain water in form only; the crystal clear liquid is really Korea’s infamous alcoholic…
Want fast food in Seoul? Then look no further than Lotteria! This chain of hamburger joints is the McDonalds equivalent in South Korea. Yes, there is McDonalds and Burger King here, but why go for that when you can try something new and tasty? I went to the Lotteria in Yongson. Above is what the…
Most mornings my day starts off with a bite to eat. I’ve been going to the same restaurant every day and the staff is friendly and don’t seem bothered by my sorry Korean language skills. I order the same thing every time: Kimbap (pronounced Kim-pa). When I first heard about it I assumed…
