K-FOOD Recipe Talk

I served stir-fried beef brisket and green onions over brown rice, topped it with a fried egg, and finished it off with some garlic chili oil. After mixing everything together, it was…

It’s a spicy chicken stew with soft, chewy wheat rice cakes! It’s actually a menu item from the Korean franchise Yupdduk, which is famous for tteokbokki. They also sell this delicious dakbokkeumtang…

A Korean friend made dakbokkeumtang for me, and it was so delicious with white rice! They said they made it less spicy for me, and I really enjoyed the slightly sweet flavor…

Instead of the usual mild white gukbap, today I tried a spicy Eolkeun Suyuk Gukbap! Even though it’s called “spicy,” it’s not overly hot — it has a pleasantly bold and peppery…

Spicy beef soup (Yukgaejang) with a side of fried egg, zucchini, and kimchi. The best part is the “Nurungji” (scorched rice water) at the end to settle the stomach.

Spiced it up with some bean sprouts, green onions, and seaweed flakes. The ultimate comfort food after a long day.

In Korea, even though summer is hot, people recharge their energy by eating hot samgyetang! I enjoyed some abalone samgyetang to nourish myself for the summer 🙂 I also had some chive…

I visited a famous Chinese restaurant in Korea known for its Hanwoo sirloin truffle jajangmyeon! The sirloin portion was much more generous than I expected!! The jajangmyeon had a bold, rich flavor,…

As a foreigner living in Korea, I’ve tried so many amazing dishes, but I always find myself running back to Tteokbokki. My absolute favorite type has to be the rice tteokbokki because…

Today I treated myself to some authentic Korean soul food: sulfur-fed chicken Baeksuk and a side of cozy Nurungji soup. In Korea, we love eating these nutrient-packed, herbal chicken dishes to recharg

They’re delicious on their own, but even better together! Kimbap and ramen~ The kimbap is packed with fish cake, giving it a savory and nutty flavor. Try dipping the kimbap into the…

Different from udon or kalguksu, Janchi-guksu (Korean banquet noodles) has its own unique charm! I had some janchi-guksu, which is made with a refreshing anchovy-based broth and thin wheat noodles. Th

Pork belly sizzling on the grill, a cold shot of soju, and plenty of chives. Nothing beats this local restaurant vibe after a long week. Hard work pays off!

Just look at this table setup! It’s not just about the meat; it’s about the whole experience. From the garlic, ssamjang, and fresh lettuce wraps to the sizzling kimchi stew in a…

“I had pork noodles in Jeju, and the presentation was quite different from what I usually know as pork noodle soup. They also served it with grilled pork on top, and there…