Korean food is becoming increasingly popular, and it really is delicious! However, eating at a Korean restaurant for the first time can be intimidating. If you’re eating at a Korean restaurant for the first time,...
Mandu (만두) is a popular dish in Korean cuisine. They are Korean dumplings, which can be enjoyed both in restaurants and at street food stalls. Let’s take a look at the most popular Korean mandu...
Hidden bars in Seoul have become the latest trend in South Korea with both Koreans and tourists alike. In mega cities like Seoul, it is easy to miss incredible locations, with buildings housing trendy locations...
Food delivery apps in Korea are crazily phenomenal! South Korea is well known for many things including how much the people here value the convenience of technological advancements. Food delivery is super convenient and will...
Busan (부산) is the second most populated city in Korea. You might recognize Busan from Black Panther’s car chase scene that featured Jagalchi Market (자갈치시장), one of the most famous fish markets in Korea and...
Every season is characterized by its typical dishes, and so summer is no different. Korean summer food consists mainly of very cold dishes and, surprisingly, also of hot soups that, by warming the body inside,...
“Spicy and red” – these are the key comments when it comes to Korean food. Due to its condiments and method of cooking, Korean food appears to be red and often suggests it is spicy....
South Korea is known for having unique traditional flavors, both sweet and savory. In recent years, newer, trendier foods have also emerged as popular flavors and have quickly gone viral throughout the country. This guide...
Even in modern Korean culture, Seollal (설날, Korean New Year) is one of the most important traditional festivals in Korea, commemorating the first day of the lunar calendar. The origin of Seollal has a long...
When visiting Seoul, it can be hard to know where to visit beyond visiting Gyeongbok Palace or Hanok Village. Seoul has many amazing Korean traditional activities to check out during your visit. This post will...
No employee shops have been appearing globally over the past few years. Although places like Amazon have launched stores with this concept world-wide, they have been actively growing in Seoul and stock much more than...
As the weather is becoming cooler and the trees start shedding their leaves, there is a shift in popular food items in South Korea, especially traditional Korean dishes. Through this guide we will explore some...
When you study at a Korean university for the first time, you will be surprised by all that is to offer on campus. There are many facilities, like restaurants, gyms, cafeterias, banks and convenience stores....
Very often we hear that it’s hard to find vegetarian food in Korea. Indeed, when talking about Korean dishes, three main elements generally come to mind immediately: rice, spiciness and meat. Because of this last,...
Eating gluten-free in Korea is not easy at all because celiac disease is not widespread in the country, so there is little attention paid to this condition. However, finding gluten-free dishes is not impossible. In...
Chuseok (추석) is one of Korea’s most important holidays and was originally established to celebrate the new harvest. It falls around September/October, the time when the fruits of labour in the fields are harvested, and...
In Korea, there is a special dessert for cooling off in summer: bingsu (빙수). It is a dessert consisting of a base of crushed ice to which various toppings are added and is in a...
Many Koreans love to spend their time in coffee shops, whether they’re working, studying or having a chat – all in front of an extra-large cup of coffee and an Instagrammable dessert. For this reason,...
There’s nothing more comforting than warm, delicious food to ail the bitter cold of winter. Korea being a country for foodies everywhere is here to provide and never disappoint. Here are some winter foods to...
Haebangchon is a district in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, and it holds a music event called Haebangchon Festival every year. The name of the area translates to Freedom Village, and it is quite an old part of...
Korea’s public transportation can be intimidating at first. However, once you get the hang of it, it can be an incredibly cheap and efficient way to crisscross the city. Here’s your guide to the subway,...
Budae jjigae(부대찌개) is one of the most unique and crazy Korean dishes. It literally means army stew, and consists of several surprising ingredients all cooked together. It’s a must try though, with a rich history...
Korean street food is a cultural emblem and has become an increasingly important commodity in drawing in tourists from across the world. The Korean street food scene is an extremely dynamic one. Korean Street food...
You may wonder why there is a five-day weekend in the middle of autumn. This nationwide phenomenon is due to Chuseok (추석, autumn eve) or Korean Thanksgiving. Chuseok is an annual three-day holiday celebrating the...
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