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There are so many things to shop for during a trip to Korea,PDRN skincare, Olive Young beauty products, health supplements, K-pop merchandise, and so much more. Today, I’m focusing on one of my favorite categories: the best Korea snacks to buy before you leave — starting with where to find them Korea Snacks to Buy: … Read more

Do you know that a Korean gimbap restaurant introduced in a book written by a Korean gimbap influenceris located in Itaewon?What’s more, it’s not a casual snack shop, but a bar.For travelers who want to try K-food gimbap while also enjoying the indoor pocha vibe,I’ll share information about Bada Phocha Dolsum,a Korean gimbap spot that … Read more

If you are searching for informationon fusion Korean restaurants while traveling in Korea, you have likely encountered the name “Nanpo.” It is a fantastic spot for bothan office worker’s lunch and a relaxing evening drink. However, the Seongsu and Hannam branches are famous for their notoriously long queues, making them difficult even for locals to … Read more

Following the great response to my postabout the Euljiro Dalmaji Plaza BBQ branch, today I’m sharing my experience at the newly opened Dalmaji Plaza BBQ Seongsu. If you’re hunting for the best BBQ spot in Seoul,keep reading—I’ve included a direct comparisonbetween the two locations at the end. Dalmaji Plaza BBQ SeongsuQuick Info Address: 302-34, Seongsu-dong … Read more

Lately, Korea is obsessed with healthy eating,and surprisingly, cucumbers are the star of the show.You’ll see them in everythingkimbap, hangover ramen, perilla oil noodles, and now, even sandwiches Among these trends,I finally tried the Subway Korea limited-edition “Cucumber Sandwich.” It was such a hit when it first launched that they brought it back,and I had … Read more

When you think of Seoul’s culinary scene, sizzling meats and smoky aromasare likely the first things that come to mind. But with thousands of options scattered across the city, finding the truly exceptional spotscan be overwhelming. To help you navigate the ultimate meat-lovers’ paradise, I have rounded up four of the mostdistinct and highly rated … Read more

This is the third spotin my Seoul yajang BBQ series About Paran Jibung(Blue Roof) Stone BBQ& Itaewon Silbi Disco (Yajang) Itaewon has no shortage of restaurants,but finding a proper outdoor BBQ setuphere — one with grilled pork, soju,and a genuine street bar feel is less straightforward than you’d think. This place gets it right. Itaewon … Read more

Seoul Station Restaurant Guide: Tetsuro, a Japanese Izakaya Worth the Detour Still searching for restaurants near Seoul Stationinside the KTX terminal? You’re missing out. The real dining scene has been quietly growing in the block between Seoul Station and Namyeong Station,directly across from Four Points by Sheraton Seoul Station — and one of the standout … Read more

This is part of my ongoing series onCulinary Class Wars chef restaurants in Seoul.4th review) Yojeong Yeouido Restaurant Seoul Yojeong by Culinary Class Wars Chef Cho Seo-hyeong Yojeong is a Korean dining pub in Yeouido, Seoul, run by Chef Cho Seo-hyeong. A Black Spoon chef who competed in Season 1 of Netflix’s Culinary Class Wars. … Read more

Craving burgers and fried chicken in Seoul?Sure, you’ll find McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King, and even Shake Shack but if you want a genuinely Korean fast food experience, Mom’s Touch Seoul is the one you can’t miss. What Is Mom’s Touch? McDonald’s and Shake Shack are global chains,but Mom’s Touch is Korea’s very own homegrown burger … Read more