K-FOOD Recipe Talk

After being out in Korea’s cold winter, a bowl of galbitang is incredibly warm and satisfying. Galbitang is a Korean beef short rib soup with a clear yet deeply flavorful broth.…

My Local Favorite: Jjin-ppang Steamed Buns! 🥟 Picked up jjin-ppang (찐빵) from my neighborhood mandu (dumpling) shop—absolute fave! If you love Korean mandu, this is a must-try classic snack. What&#821

Korea is obsessed with Dubai Chewy Cookies (두바이쫀득쿠키 or “Dujjonku (두쫀쿠)” ) right now! Despite the name, these are 100% Korean-made—not from Dubai. They took Middle Eastern knafeh (crispy shredded pastr

This is the breakfast on the second day after a warm night’s sleep~ They served ramen with slightly thick noodles and added fish cakes, and as a side, we had assorted jeon…

I ordered chicken from a place where you can enjoy various flavors of boneless chicken all at once! One flavor is great, but sometimes you just want to try a bunch of…

I tried making donggeurangttaeng in bulk at home! I freeze them like this and then thaw and pan-fry a batch whenever I need, which makes them super convenient as a side dish.…

Pa-kimchi is widely considered the best companion for Korean ramen because its sharp, spicy kick perfectly cuts through the richness of the broth. The crunchy texture of the green onions adds a…

Caught Netflix’s new #2 Cheonha Bakery: Bake Your Dream (천하제빵)—think Culinary Class Wars but with bread! Regional Korean bakers go head-to-head with insane creations. Potato/sweet potato/chestnut brea

New “아빠는 딸바봉 Appa-neun Ttal-ba-bong”! Strawberry w/ pink chocolate crunch balls (like 엄마는 외계인). Thought it’d be fake-tasting? Nope—creamy & delish! My Korea BR Top 5: 1. Cherry

Had my fave dakbal (spicy chicken feet) as a late-night snack! Longtime favorite spot. Kid me couldn’t handle their mildest spice level, but now as a level 1 loyalist, I’m fully obsessed…

I tried dumplings made with buckwheat flour and buckwheat pancakes fried in oil. Unlike regular meat dumplings with a typical wheat dough, these had a strong buckwheat aroma and a healthy, wholesome…

The best part of camping is definitely enjoying delicious food! I got to experience winter camping in Korea, and thanks to the heater, it was so warm inside that you could even…

I went to a samgyeopsal restaurant and had fried rice as the finishing dish. They make it into a cute cat shape! 🐱 The eyes are made with fried eggs, and the…

It’s a famous spot in Gangneung where people line up just for hotteok. I tried the Bburinkle ice cream hotteok, and honestly… it was insanely good. Hot, crispy hotteok with cold ice…

Can you see that cheese stretch? It was insanely good 🤤