My love affair with the Korean drink, makgeolli, started after a visit with a friend to Washington State. We were off visiting different restaurants and partaking in the various cuisines that Seattle is famous for. On one particular outing, we were dining at a restaurant that was notable for its homemade kombucha. My friend and…
Many Korean Americans have fond memories of church picnics where the foil is rolled out long and poked with holes to cook bulgogi on the charcoal grills of a public park. Mmmm. I can just smell the smoky goodness now. Everyone and their mother has her own bulgogi recipe and most of them are delicious.…
As surely as February 14th is Valentine’s Day, April 14th is Black Day in Korea, a day where singles wear black and gather to eat black food. Many people eat jjajangmyun on Black Day to soothe their lonely hearts and although I’m not sure how this tradition got started, I’m quite sure it’s a balm…
What is makgeolli? Classified as a drink halfway between rice wine and rice beer, makgeolli is Korea’s oldest alcoholic beverage. It is an unfiltered alcoholic rice drink that is known to Koreans as a drink of the common people. It is not a drink that we expect to pair with a gourmet Korean meal but…
What in the world is Mukbang? In the last decade, food lovers have discovered and obsessed over a new video genre called “Mukbang” (먹방), which has taken over YouTube, and made millionaires out of a handful of people willing to artfully consume huge amounts of food in front of a captive audience. The popularity of…
Grocery store checklist of essential Korean ingredients included. Korean food is the best!! And with just a handful of Korean ingredients, you can make dozens of wonderful meals. Don’t take my word for it, ask Morgan Stanley who stated in a recent report that Korean food exports have increased 10% every year for the past…
Galbi is actually not a single food, but rather a cut of meat that is tender and flavorful. Known as short rib in the states, galbi literally means ‘ribs’, and can be boiled in a soup, braised into jjim, or most famously grilled over charcoal. Most people think of beef when it comes to galbi…
This week Shake Shack started 2021 off on the right foot by revealing their Korean-Style Fried Chick’n Sandwich along with Gochujang Chicken Bites and Gochujang Fries as a limited-time offer on their menu. The sandwich has been in the works for the last couple of years and after debuting in South Korean Shake Shack stores,…
In a year when we are asked to wait, to slow, to postpone, two friends in Germany find solace in kimchi making November brought us another lockdown. A light version this time although still limiting the number of people that can gather and shutting down restaurant dining and cultural venues. This winter will be another…
Korean food is skyrocketing in popularity and with awesome dining options all over the world, millions of people are making this healthy cuisine a top option for eating out. Not sure what to order? It might be way easier than you think. Here’s what to order in a Korean restaurant plus a printable guide at…