K-FOOD Recipe Talk

It seems like once foods come to Korea, they end up with so many different variations. Just like pizza has tons of unique styles and toppings in Korea, inari sushi also comes…

I tried a unique version of jjamjjamyeon where jjamppong and jjajangmyeon are mixed together and eaten as one dish. The jjamppong is served without broth, so it feels more like spicy mixed…

I had a set of tender boiled pork slices and nutty perilla seed kalguksu!😄 The pork was soft and melt-in-your-mouth, and the kalguksu had a rich, nutty flavor thanks to the perilla…

In the city of Daejeon in South Korea, there is a very famous bakery called Sungsimdang. I bought a cake there called the “Mango Siru.” I was lucky—maybe it was a time…

had a tomato slushy at a café in South Korea. It had a very unique flavor, and it was a refreshing iced drink that was perfect for summer.

I had grilled pork backbone at a famous restaurant in Daejeon. It’s made with the same cut of meat that’s used in gamjatang, but they season it and grill it instead. It’s…

I tried a Korean-style kongnamul muchim (seasoned soybean sprouts) that was not spicy but incredibly savory! Even though it didn’t use a red spicy seasoning, it wasn’t bland at all—the umami flavor…

You guys, look how beautiful the bakery gifts are in Korea right now! For Parents’ Day, they use this stunning carnation paper. The text translates to ‘Filling this with gratitude and love’—how…

Spring is officially female crab season in Korea, and I’ve hit the jackpot. Just look at how packed these girls are! If you haven’t tried raw marinated crab yet, consider this your…

“The combination of my beloved chadolbagi and Jjapagetti takes me straight to heaven!! When these two come together, it’s like the Avengers!

I visited a pork cutlet restaurant that became even more famous after a popular food-review YouTuber featured it. This set is anything but ordinary. The pork cutlet, made with high-quality Korean pork

One of my favorite things about dining in Korea is this complimentary bowl of ‘Juk’ (porridge) served before the meal. It’s so creamy and savory that I honestly find myself scraping the…

Spring is officially here, and that means one thing: fresh sea squirts are back on the menu! In Korea, this is the best time of year to eat them because they’re so…

Kyochon Chicken is all about the Honey Combo, right? 😄 What’s your favorite flavor? Or have you tried it yet? If you haven’t, you definitely should! It’s the perfect mix of sweet…

Check this out! One of the best things about Korean traditional markets is finding stalls like this that sell all kinds of Jeon (Korean savory pancakes).You can see everything from golden pumpkin…