If you’re a swimmer heading to Japan, you’ve probably thought about setting aside a day just for swim gear shopping. From Mizuno and Arena to View and Hydro, there are so many popular Japanese brands to check out! I ended up clearing out the shelves at the Arena store in Fukuoka this time! A few…
When I couldn’t be bothered choosing a menu and wanted something filling, meat dishes usually felt like the safest bet for me. Think pork cutlets, spicy stir-fried pork, and similar options. Still, I’d been looking for a good meat dish that wasn’t the pork cutlet I’d been eating so often lately. So this time,…
Have you heard the news that Jamwon Hangang Swimming Pool won’t be operating this year? For swimmers who’d been waiting all year for summer, it came as quite a shock. For those of us who love swimming outdoors for hours without even noticing the sun, then grilling pork belly and finishing off with ramen and…
Ever have one of those days when a cold can of beer sounded perfect after work? When making an elaborate snack felt like too much effort and ordering delivery seemed unnecessary, these Bacon Rice Paper Rolls came in handy. They turned out crispy on the outside, savory on the inside, and incredibly easy to make!…
This post continues from the previous “Simhaksan Dakgalbi in Paju” article. After finishing dakgalbi, I ended up checking out another cafe recommended by an acquaintance. It was 번트엄버 (a roastery cafe), better known as Burnt Umber. The vintage red-brick exterior immediately caught my eye. With its wide-open outdoor terrace views and distinctive industrial vibe, it…
Ever had one of those after-work days when you craved something rich and filling? When grilling pork belly felt like too much work and fried chicken didn’t quite hit the spot, chewy jokbal always came to mind for me. I was also craving something spicy. So this time, I visited 뽕나무쟁이 (a famous jokbal restaurant…
These days, the weather’s been gradually warming up, and it’s finally become the kind of season where I didn’t need a jacket anymore. After work, I wandered around near Seolleung Station looking for a light dinner before heading home and happened to pass by a Thai restaurant. The storefront was completely opened up to match…
I visited 한점에 한잔 우정초밥 (Hanjeome Hanjan Ujeong Sushi) with my family to celebrate my mom’s birthday. Ujeong Sushi had actually been known for its great-value omakase for years. Since May this year, it seemed to have split its concept between lunch and dinner service. Lunch operated as a sushi omakase, while dinner transformed into…
Did you know there’s actually a “Nepal Food Street” near Dongdaemun in Seoul? If you’ve ever walked around the Dongdaemun–Dongmyo (Changsin-dong area) on a weekend afternoon and wondered why there were so many South Asian people around, the answer was simple: the area was packed with great Nepalese and Indian curry restaurants. So today, I’m…
( Continued from my visit to a popular Indian curry restaurant. ) After finishing a great meal, I headed out for a light walk around Dongdaemun to help digest everything. While strolling around, I spotted a cafe with an especially beautiful exterior. The retro wood-toned storefront immediately caught my eye, and I got curious about…