Discover Korean food, culture, and travel with stories from markets to hidden eateries. Tips and guides to help you taste and explore Korea.
In light of last week’s blog post on kimjang, this week Korean Gourmet Hunters is excited to introduce a very special and historically significant Korean dish, made – of course – using kimchi. Traditional Bossam Kimchi, literally meaning “wrapped kimchi,” comes from the city of Gaeseong in North Korea and was a staple item on […]
Jajangmyeon is hard to miss in Korean cuisine. Its dark, almost black sauce makes the dish visually striking, and once you taste it, the unique flavors stay with you forever. It’s no surprise that Jajangmyeon is among the most popular Korean noodle dishes. Originally based on Chinese cuisine, it has been adapted over time to […]
Do you know one of the best sweet and spicy chicken dishes in South Korea? It’s not fried chicken —although that’s delicious too. It’s Andong Jjimdak, a sweet, savory, and spicy dish made by braising chicken with vegetables and glass noodles in a soy sauce-based sauce. Originating from Andong, a city in the south of […]
Opened in May 2017, Seoullo 7017 has become one of Seoul’s newest landmarks. Stretching one kilometer and perched 17 meters above the ground, this former 1970 highway overpass was transformed into a pedestrian walkway and urban garden, inspired by New York’s High Line. It features over 200 species of plants, from magnolias to roses blooming […]
Discover Taean, the Tuscany of Korea: A Culinary and Cultural Gem Taean, located on Korea’s West Coast, is a lesser-known yet stunning region where sea, mountains, and farmland come together to create an exceptional bounty. On the Taean Peninsula, famed for its fresh produce, you will find a wealth of diverse seafood and top-quality vegetables. […]
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 […]
