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,…
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.
Why Did I Veganize This Dish? I came up with this Spicy & Crunchy Garlic Tofu recipe because it needed to happen. Like, there was a gaping maw in the universe that could only be filled once this recipe was created. Ok, putting to one side my illusions of grandeur, let’s just say that this…
What is Budae jjigae? It’s a one pot Korean stew that was created during the Korean War using ingredients found at the US Army Base. Budae means army base and jjigae is Korean stew, and the dish was invented by restaurants that had access to remnants from army rations. An intriguing novelty at the time,…
Long before LA LA LAND brought light to the wonders of the City of Angels, the likes of Jonathan Gold and Anthony Bourdain helped open mainstream eyes to the marvels of the Los Angeles Koreatown food scene. Los Angeles is home to the largest Korean population in America, and serves up some of the most…
Home to more than 25 million people, Seoul is unlike any other city in the world. With nearly half of the Korean population living in the Seoul metropolitan area, it is no surprise that some of the best Korean restaurants in the world will be in Seoul. As many Koreans know, food is one of…
Once we booked our tickets to Korea, my 15 year old daughter was eager to write up a bucket list of foods to check out in Korea. The list comes from not only past visits to Korea but also Korean dramas readily available on Netflix. K-dramas have been a lifesaver during Covid. Some of the foods…
All Koreans love their moms’ kimbap recipe, but what if you have to make it on your own? This was my husband’s dilemma as he weighed his love of kimbap with his aversion to cooking. Contrary to what Korean ajummas will tell you, kimbap takes a ton of work. I prefer to leave kimbap making…
Friday is my favorite day to make a yummy snack to kick off the weekend and there is no better Korean snack than rabokki. What is rabokki? Rabokki combines the words ramyun and tteokbokki and refers to a relatively new but very popular Korean street food that is commonly served in Korean bunsik restaurants. Tteokbokki…