K-FOOD Recipe Talk

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…

This place serves a unique style of beef yukjeon, where you dip it in a rich, special wasabi sauce. It really helps cut through the greasiness. The beef yukjeon itself is tender…

To welcome summer, I had some refreshing cold buckwheat noodles! Pork belly tastes even better when eaten together, so please serve it on the side 🙂 As the heat arrives, I keep…

The recipe is simple, but it’s a really beautiful-looking dish! You grill smoked duck, place some sprouts in a pickled radish wrap, and then fold both sides over like tucking in a…

There’s a famous tonkatsu restaurant in the Korean city of Busan where you usually have to wait in line, but thanks to making a reservation through the app right when it opened,…

I tried adding two fried eggs to my kimchi fried rice! Korean kimchi fried rice is definitely one of my top 5 favorite Korean foods. When you eat the spicy fried rice…

You might think it’s just regular Korean fried chicken, but Dakgangjeong is a whole different ball game. First of all, it’s completely boneless, making it dangerously easy to pop into your mouth

Monkfish might be a super ugly fish, but Koreans turned it into an absolute masterpiece called Agujjim. You get these huge, juicy pieces of fish buried under crisp bean sprouts smothered in…

I spotted this incredible-looking soy sauce at a famous Hotteok (sweet pancake) stand and I’m dying to know the recipe! It’s packed with fresh ingredients like apples, jujubes, and chili peppers, whic