Sol-sot: delicious hot pot rice in Korea
I was absolutely enamoured by the steak cubes, and the sauce that Sol-sot provided really brought the best out of the meat.
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오후 ohu: good steak rice & bibimbap in Seoul Forest
I realised Grandmother’s Recipe has become the go-to restaurant for not just locals but also tourists in recent years. This is partly due to…
Sulbing: the best bingsu in Korea?
I hesitate to call anything ‘the best’ but I sincerely, wholeheartedly believe that Sulbing sells the best bingsu in Korea. Whenever people ask where’s…
Biyangnol: beautiful scookies cafe in Jeju City
Jeju is not only famous for their seafood, but also for its numerous cafes. In recent years, the cafe craze has not only swept…
Jeju Food Guide – Cafes, Restaurants, Markets
We shortlisted some cafes to visit before our Jeju trip, but ended up visiting most of these F&B places from scouring Naver Maps for…
Gwangjang Market: what to eat & buy!
Gwangjang Market was made famous internationally by Running Man, but it really took off when it was featured in Netflix’s Street Food. Many locals do come here to eat a piping hot bowl of comforting kalguksu (handmade noodles), so if you want to see a gathering of the most authentic and delicious Korean cuisine, Gwangjang Market is the one to visit.
Gogung Suragan: possibly the best bibimbap in Jeonju
I don’t particularly enjoy bibimbap, but I always make an exception for the bibimbap in Jeonju – in fact, I would travel by KTX…
Myeongdong Kyoja: overrated Michelin Guide restaurant
After the meal, we unanimously agreed that Myeongdong Kyoja was not worth the queue, the long waiting time, and the poor customer service.
Honkaz: famous tonkatsu restaurant in Hongdae
The hype around this restaurant justified – the food is as good as advertised, and the prices are reasonable for the amount & quality served.
Kakao Friends Hongdae Flagship Store: biggest in Seoul!
Even if you don’t use the KakaoTalk messaging app, chances are that you’ve seen the adorable Kakao Friends characters before. The most popular Kakao…