food

Do Koreans Go on Diets?

Wed, 06/19/2013 - 09:33 — tgates209

I received a great question from someone on YouTube about Koreans and whether or not they diet. What is Korean food like? What's happening here in this rapidly changing nation?

South Korea has experienced incredible economic growth in its recent history. It wasn't too long ago that South Korea was considered one of the Four Asian Tigers (Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea). That is, nations that showed incredible economic growth throughout the mid to late 1990s. These countries, once well behind the world economically, rose from their dreary situation to become powerhouses on the global economic front.

Whew, that was a heavy intro...!

Well, most Americans can attest to what happens when a nation obtains economic strength and status. We get fat and lazy!! Ok, maybe not quite that bad, but it's safe to say there is evidence that some smidgen of truth is in that last statement. So it will go for the Asian Tigers.

Out for a delicious 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) dinner. It’s pork,...

Tue, 06/18/2013 - 18:30 — fishstick

Out for a delicious 삼겹살 (samgyeopsal) dinner. It’s pork, cut thinly (but thicker than bacon). I never used to like it very much, but I’ve developed a whole new appreciation for it recently.

The Privilege of Having Korean In-Laws

Sat, 06/15/2013 - 07:24 — smudger81299

Having fairly conservative-minded Korean in-laws can be extremely frustrating, but I do sometimes forget the tremendous privilege it is to have a Korean side to my family. It is an cultural experience every time I go and see them and gives me a great insight into a very traditional and rural Korean psyche. On top of this, they really are genuine people and very kind to me. I often feel very guilty about the amount of complaining I do. Our differences cause a fair amount of problems, but their cause is nobody's fault, we just have ingrained cultural issues with one another that are not easily fixed.

Rice Burger (밥버거)

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 18:30 — fishstick

I have recently discovered a cheap delicious treat called Rice Burger (밥버거). It’s shaped like a burger, but uses rice as its bun, and it is eaten with a spoon. There are three simple instructions.

1. Decide what you want. Prices range from 1,500 won ($1.33 USD) to 3,000 won ($2.65 USD). I like the kimchi bulgogi or darc-galbi. I think the mayo or cheese selections are kind of gross.

It’s pretty cute when it arrives, but don’t eat it just yet.

2. Unwrap a bit and… smash burger.

Love to Hate Korea: Costco

Sat, 06/08/2013 - 12:12 — conor_o_reilly

It’s no secret that Costco in Korea is the epitome of a modern hellhole designed to rip your soul out, divvy it up with a rusty and blunt axe, chew it, then spit it right back at you, so you you put it back inside, then turn around and do it all over again. This place steals so much attention and causes so much heartbreak and frustration, but let’s not forget that all it is is a bloody supermarket!

But why is the place just destined to constantly infuritate me? I blame people. Because, let’s face it, all the ills of the world are brought about by our fellow humans, and Costco in Korea is a perfect example of this.

A Splendid Salad at Seven Springs in Seoul

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 19:41 — devanrosey

If buffet chain restaurants were a flock of teenage girls, Seven Springs would be the Queen Bee demonstrating the supreme art of smörgåsbord dining in Seoul, Korea.

I ventured to one of Seven Springs’ Seoul locations recently. When a friend mentioned she wanted to go to a buffet restaurant for her birthday dinner I laughed and asked where we were really going. She was excited for this particular salad buffet in Hongdae, and because it wasn’t my birthday I went along with the green meal idea and made my way out of Exit 8 at Hongdae Station and found the veggie oasis.

Men of the Week: Standing Coffee Boys

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 22:21 — The Kimchi Queen

My friend and I both stumbled onto Standing Coffee's website today. I drink Standing Coffee near Noksapyeong station sometimes. Although the coffee is expensive, its quite well made and the workers are quite attractive. My barrista today was busting out of his button down. I've tried looking at their website before, but it has always been down. Not anymore.

Dear Korea #088 - Not All Snacks

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 00:01 — NabiChan

Weird weather makes me feel weird. I am so not looking forward to the hotter months. I wish I stopped feeling weird.

Despite my love for Korean food, I have been known to be terribly picky. As much as I adore most of the amazing street food this country has to offer, there are some things I just won’t touch. One of them is the dreaded beondegi (번데기).

Sunday mornings with 전주콩나물해장국 (bean sprout soup) for breakfast...

Sun, 06/02/2013 - 18:30 — fishstick

Sunday mornings with 전주콩나물해장국 (bean sprout soup) for breakfast in 관악구 are awesome.

The Colors of Korea, a Collaborative Blogging Project

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 16:44 — SeoulSearching

South Korea: a nation of kaleidoscopic vibrancy with a prowess to hypnotize any unsuspecting visitor with its technicolor features.

While many might associate the Asian country with the colors of grey concrete, black smog, and neon, there's much more to the palette that illustrates the colorful attributes that make up Korea.

Zen on a Bike, at a Temple, in a Stream and in a Bowl of Bibimbap

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 10:44 — JPD does ROK

Some cynical person named “They” once said there is no such as a free lunch. Which, in the case of Tongdosa is true–unless you live in Yangsan.

Located roughly two hours from the Yangsan subway station (by bike, the mode we took on Sunday) …

Gwangju Day 1: Duck & Democracy!

Sat, 05/25/2013 - 00:41 — unclouded.hope

Bubble Tea in South Korea

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 23:21 — chrissantosra

It’s getting warmer in South Korea. It seems as if we will have an early summer.

Little known fact, but I make super delicious kimchi jjigae...

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 17:30 — fishstick

Little known fact, but I make super delicious kimchi jjigae (김치찌개). I make it whenever I have some older kimchi sitting in the fridge (i.e. more fermented or “ripe” kimchi). The stew only tastes as good as the kimchi. I like to make mine with pork, cooked and served boiling hot in a stone pot.

Pictured is 참치 김치찌개 (chamchi kimchi jjigae, tuna). I felt a little funny about ordering something so… let’s say “poignant in aroma” for a date, but… he’s cool.

April 2013 in 2 Minutes

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 13:36 — unclouded.hope


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