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…

Hello! Today, I’d like to introduce a restaurant I checked out when I suddenly found myself craving a bowl of rich ramen for lunch. My girlfriend told me Choi Ramen was well known for its tonkotsu ramen and mazesoba, so we headed over to give it a try. This was 초이라멘 (Choi Ramen) in Dongdaemun….

Yesterday, the weather was so nice that I found myself craving a beer with friends for the first time in a while. I couldn’t have been the only one, right? Haha. When I headed out to the popular Sinjung-dong Station area in Bucheon, every food alley was packed with outdoor seating and crowds, just as…