Secret NY: Joo Ok is a Gem Hidden in the Heart of K Town

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…

seollal tteokguk recipe

Seollal Tteokguk Made Easy

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…

The Best Korean Restaurants in Minneapolis

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…

cooking with korean seaweed

Kim and Miyeok: Can Seaweed Save the World?

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…