Discover Korean food, culture, and travel with stories from markets to hidden eateries. Tips and guides to help you taste and explore Korea.
What is Bibimbap? Bibimbap (비빔밥) is one of the most quintessential Korean foods. The dish is popular all over Korea and is now gaining popularity abroad. It is full of variety in both flavor and texture. The combination of incredibly deep flavors and contrasting colors makes for a magnificent dish. It is rare to find […]
If asked to name the first Korean food which springs to mind, a response from many might be ‘kimchi’. And with good reason, too. Kimchi is eaten as a side dish at almost all Korean mealtimes, and rice, soup, and kimchi often constitute a quick but healthy meal. But how is the famous fermented cabbage […]
It is often said that Koreans cannot go one day without eating rice, and once you come to Korea, you find out it is true! Rice is the most important ingredient in Korean cuisine. Typically, Korean rice is eaten during all three meals and people never get tired of it. What Makes Korean Rice […]
Kimchi (김치) is a vegetable dish fermented with seasonings, agricultural products, meat, fish, and seafood, sometimes including wild herbs. Its variations are served not only in daily meals but also at weddings, holidays, birthdays, ancestral rites, and national events. While ingredients and methods differ by climate, family preference, and local traditions, kimchi making is a […]
Gaeseong Juak: a Crispy Delight of Korean History An Ancient Tradition Gaeseong Juak (개성주악) is a traditional Korean dessert with roots dating back to the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). Originating from the historic capital city of Gaeseong (개성), now located in North Korea, the Juak was historically associated with the royal court and aristocratic families, […]
