The best place to get the best of anything is at the source. You want the best pasta? Go to Italy! You’re looking for the best pad thai? Visit Thailand! The best sushi? Duh, Japan! So it’s no surprise that the best bibimbap I’ve ever eaten, I had in Korea. What is surprising is that...Read More
The focus of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games might be on the medal tables, but the real global festival was celebrated with some delicious Korean food in the eateries of Gangwon-do Province. The K-food Plaza, a promotional exhibition hall for all types of Korean cuisine, was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...Read More
There are various Korean boyangsik(“healing foods”) made by boiling meat or bones for a long period of time. Among these, galbitang(short rib soup) is regarded more highly for its refreshing taste and generous amounts of meat. It’s no wonder that galbitang is a favorite dish for weddings. In the past, Galbitang was made by simply...Read More
‘Welcome first time in Korea?’ Three French friends admired Korea’s 24-hour delivery culture. MBC every1 ‘Welcome first time in Korea?’ Broadcasted on December 28, 2017 included three Korean friends’ experiences of Korean delivery culture. On this day, Robin and Robin’s three friends pick up food they want to eat with a delivery app. Robin said,...Read More
On December 11, JTBC “Please take care of my refrigerator,” Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay appeared for the third anniversary of the show. Gordon Ramsay was to face the master chef of Chinese cuisine Lee Yeon-bok and Mr. Lee said, “It is a moment to feel the reward that has been cooked so far. It...Read More
Gordon Ramsay surprised everyone when he was informed that he was appearing on JTBC ‘Please Take Care of My Refrigerator’. The star chef, which was seen in overseas programs, not only appeared in talk shows but also appeared in a restaurant where he could show his skills. Chef Gordon Ramsay said, “You know, the great...Read More
‘Kimchi making’, one of Korea’s representative food culture, is designated as cultural property. The Cultural Heritage Administration said on the 8th September, “Kimchi making, a community food culture with a Korean identity, was announced as a national intangible cultural asset.” Book Your Real KPOP activities & Concerts Book Your Custom Private Tour in Korea Book...Read More
Ssambap, which literally means “rice with leaf wraps,” comes in many forms. Koreans who enjoy ssam make it with a variety of ingredients including rice, meat, sashimi, and even grilled pork rind wrapped inside virtually any vegetable, regardless of size or shape, that is physically able to be wrapped. Ssam originates from the story about...Read More
What do you do when you finish a day at a destination? I usually finish the day’s schedule by eating snacks with local beer. Along with the spread of Korean Wave, the consumption of Korean liquor by foreigners is steadily increasing. In particular, Korean liquor with various flavor is very popular among young women and...Read More
Does Kimchi make you stay young? Kimchi was selected as one of the world’s five healthiest food by the American health magazine, “Health.” Kimchi is a very beneficial fermented food, enjoyed by many Koreans. In addition, it was proven that regular consumption of kimchi prevents cancer and slows aging. A Rural Development Administration (RDA) research...Read More
