As the popularity of Korean food continues to grow globally, the demand for a fresh take and more variety in Korean restaurants has never been so high. Rising to the challenge is a host of young chefs who have stepped up around the world and delivered some of the best dining experiences to be found.…
“I know that art fills the bloody gaps in our hearts. As long as I can, I will continue to ask questions and get answers. I will continue to write about what I see and what I want to see.” – Min Jin Lee, Seoul, August 12 2022 Writer Lee Min-jin won the prestigious Manhae Prize…
Jua NYC is a beacon of culinary mastery in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. It has quietly developed a cult following of regulars, especially those seeking an exquisite yet low-key fine dining experience. Chef Hoyoung Kim opened Jua in 2020 and his modern Korean tasting menu earned him a Michelin star just one year later…
Perilla, or kkaennip, is an easy to grow plant that produces the most delicious leaves that Koreans have loved since before the Silla era in the 7th century AD. Home gardeners (including patio gardeners) grow kkaennip either from seed or buy seedlings at their local Korean grocery store in the spring and reap the rewards…
There are very few dishes I can eat every day but this delicious soba salad is one of them. My husband still works from home 3 days a week and on those days we eat soba salad for lunch. We somehow never get sick of this satisfying meal especially since we can mix it up…
In Korean culture, drinking and eating are linked together in a way unlike in the western world and they are an indispensable part of Korean daily life. Whenever you’re hanging out with friends or colleagues at bars, Korean people do not just drink. They need to eat food along with drinks. That’s why Korean anju (안주,…
The friendly voice of a Cuckoo Rice Cooker telling you that your rice is ready is the sweet sound of home heard in the kitchens of millions of rice lovers around the world. The aroma of rice being cooked by Cuckoo is glorious, and the finished product is reliably delicious with a shiny luster and…
Doofood is a Korean meal kit delivery company making waves in the US. [This updated article was first published on May 7, 2020] In these extraordinary pandemic times, with my parents and all of my siblings either working or studying from home, the responsibility of cooking family meals every night has somehow fallen on me.…
There has never been a more exciting time for people to experience Korean fine dining. In the last decade a new generation of talented young chefs has emerged, pairing global techniques with familiar Korean flavors. These masterful creations are presented in sleek settings with top-notch service and there are now no fewer than six Michelin…
Jeong Chicago is an oasis of Korean fine dining in the Midwest.