If snagging a reservation at Cote NYC feels like getting a date with a supermodel, Howoo offers a very attractive girl/boy next door who might actually be more your type. Opened in March 2025 by the team behind Nubiani, Soju Haus and Dubu Haus, Howoo is conveniently located a block from K-town with a 7,700‑square‑foot, bi‑level…
If you’re tired of going out of your way for your favorite Korean groceries, Weee! is about to become your new best friend. This fresh, lively delivery service makes getting authentic Asian ingredients as easy as clicking a button, bringing everything straight to your doorstep the very next day. Weee! traces its roots back to…
Tucked away in the penthouse of an unassuming Koreatown building, Joo Ok is a refreshing addition to the New York dining scene. Last year, this two-Michelin-star modern restaurant boldly moved from its original Seoul location to New York City. Chef Shin Chang-ho offers a meticulously curated tasting menu that showcases the innovation and finesse of…
Eating tteokguk on Seollal, the first day of the year, is a Korean tradition that dates back to the late 18th century. The white color of the tteok signifies purity and cleanliness and the shape is symbolic of round Korean brass coins, which is a wish for prosperity and wealth. On cold, wintery nights, nothing…
In a gritty, bustling area of lower Manhattan, who could have foreseen the nostalgic allure of a retro Korean diner, one echoing the establishments once frequented by Seoul’s taxi drivers? Thankfully Kisa Sikdang is now accepting a limited number of reservations, but it is here that diners queued for hours, eager for a taste of…
Bingsu is one of the most popular Korean summer treats enjoyed not only in South Korea but also across the globe, thanks to the growing popularity of K-food and culture. But did you know that a bowl of bingsu can cost more than ₩100,000 ($70-80) at some high-end hotels in Seoul? It seems absurd, considering…
It may be a surprise to some that the Twin Cities is home to a thriving Korean community. This is underscored by the daily direct flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Seoul, reflecting the deep connection between the two cities. We still have a long way to go before having the selection of the Koreatowns in…
Cote Korean Steakhouse is coming to Las Vegas early next year in what will be a “triumphant homecoming” for creator and owner, Simon Kim. Cote is the first and only Korean steakhouse to receive a Michelin Star, and is listed as the best steakhouse in North America by World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants. Cote Las…
What food is full of nutritional minerals, grows fast without fresh water, doesn’t harm the environment, and is absolutely delicious? If you said seaweed, you are part of a fortunate population of people who know the secrets of this superfood. Koreans have eaten seaweed for over a millennia with the first records being from the…
Since opening earlier this year, scoring a table at Coqodaq may feel akin to winning the lottery since reservations are snapped up moments after they become available (two weeks out.) As difficult as it is to live up to such hype, Coqodaq exceeds expectations by serving up an exceptionally elevated fried chicken dining experience. Simon…