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Mokno Jip 목노집 (Daejo-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Even though I’ve been scouring every inch of Seoul for “nopo sikdang” (very old restaurants) for the better part of six years, I still get excited when I discover a local...
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Memil Janchi 메밀잔치 (Bukhansan National Park)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest We’ve got summer weather here in Korea, which means it’s officially cold noodle season. Many gravitate to the more well-known naengmyeon varieties, but my go-to will always...
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Sigol Doenjang 시골된장 from Woori Jip Sikdang 우리집식당 (Cheongnyangri-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest update contentrecipe photos at restaurantrecipe photos at home (crab, clams, and beef) Sigol doenjang (traditionally-made fermented soybean paste) is unlike any commercial...
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Jinmirak 진미락 (Bongcheon-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest So, you take all these photos and don’t get paid for it? Why would you waste your time doing that? To be honest, it’s a personal hobby of mine and I don’t think I should get...
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Sonmaht 손맛
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Sonmaht 손맛. No measurements or set recipes to follow, just the innate ability to cook comfort food on a whim using experience and instinct as a guide. It’s a special gift...
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Giwa Jip Chik Naengmyeon 기와집 칡 냉면 (Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest That time when I cycled all the way up to Uijeongbu to revisit Odeng Sikdang—the originators of budae jjigae (army base stew)—for their timeless recipe. Despite multiple...
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Didimdol Soomdubu Jip 디딤돌숨두부집 (Hanam City, Gyeonggi-do)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest “What are you doing? Didn’t you read the sign next to you with eating instructions?” “No, I didn’t know there were eating instructions. I’m from out of town (i.e. from...
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Busan Super 부산슈퍼 (Jeonnong-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Day 1: Some photos taken yesterday at Busan Super (short for supermarket) while the emo was preparing kimchi for dine-in and delivery service. After being hand-fed a piece...
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Hotteok 호떡 (Jongro, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest “Glad to see you back. And you changed your menu. I was a big fan of your fried chicken with perilla leaves.” “Unfortunately, those weren’t selling as foot traffic,...
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Bonghui Seolleongtang 봉희설릉탕 (Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest There’s never a shortage of seolleongtang restaurants in Seoul as it originated here, but finding quality ones that serve a proper beef bone soup is another issue. Some of...
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Buyoung Doganitang 부영도가나탕 (Samcheong-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest When it’s crappy, cold, and wet like today, I yearn for what Koreans do best: soups and stews. There are plenty of amazing soups to choose from, but one of my favorites is...
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Goeun Bahm 구운밤 (Gwangjang Market)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest “I’ve been selling hand-roasted chestnuts 군밤 and ginkgo nuts 군은행 for over 40 years in different areas of Seoul, but this corner spot of Gwangjang Market has worked out the...
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Sindogak 신도각 (Yeonshinae, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Day 1: “After halaboji stopped working last year due to deteriorating health, it’s been me and my nephew taking orders for only lunch service. We cut dinner service and...
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Osam Bulgogi Jeonmun 오삼불고기전문 (Jeonnong-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest To those who have purchased sets of oil and/or donated to help these underappreciated mom and pop shops, let it be known that your selfless generosity means the world to the...
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Haedong Chamgireum 해동참기름 (Muak-dong, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Day 1: Too difficult to choose an appropriate quote to capture the tireless work and dedication of this elderly husband and wife team—both in their 80s—who have been making...
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Ihwa Guksi 이화국시 (Itaewon, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Day 1: “These are early Xmas gifts for you from friends living abroad. They’re helping a small sesame oil shop by purchasing their oils and they’ve asked me to donate to any...
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Myungwol Jip 명월집 (Incheon)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Over the years, many people have asked me where would I go for my last meal if I left Korea the next day. Couldn’t really think of just one answer as the diversity of dishes...
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Eulji Myeonok 을지면옥 (Euljiro, Seoul)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Update 7/21/22: Eulji Myeonok has closed permanently. “I’ve been coming here 30, maybe 40 years because they serve the best and most classic-style of Pyeongyang naengmyeon....
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HAEDONG CHAMGIREUM 해동참기름 (MUAK-DONG, SEOUL)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Huge congratulations to halmoni and halaboji at the oil shop who were featured on a popular morning show to highlight their amazing hand-crafted oils. To celebrate, we...
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EULJI OB BEAR 을지오비베어 (EULJIRO, SEOUL)
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Day One: One of the most egregious things I’ve ever witnessed in my life happening right now to my beloved Eulji OB Bear – Korea’s first and foremost draft beer and nogari...
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