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If this year's Makgeolli Fest is even half as good as last year's, it is not to be missed! There were dozens of booths all offering free samples of makgeolli in the hopes that you'll buy. It's like wine tasting, except all in one place and all free. However, the site is mostly Korean (and some of the English bits aren't so great), so I thought I'd translate parts of it and add a bit of explanation based on last year's experience. ]]>
If this year's Makgeolli Fest is even half as good as last year's, it is not to be missed! There were dozens of booths all offering free samples of makgeolli in the hopes that you'll buy. It's like wine tasting, except all in one place and all free. However, the site is mostly Korean (and some of the English bits aren't so great), so I thought I'd translate parts of it and add a bit of explanation based on last year's experience. ]]> Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT makgeolli-fest-2012 https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/donburi
There are lots of things on the menu, mostly okay, but just skip past it all and go straight for the salmon dishes! ]]>
There are lots of things on the menu, mostly okay, but just skip past it all and go straight for the salmon dishes! ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT donburi https://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/in-n-out
When I heard that In-N-Out was coming to Seoul, I wondered if it could really be true. Well, it was, but just for one day. One glorious day! ]]>
When I heard that In-N-Out was coming to Seoul, I wondered if it could really be true. Well, it was, but just for one day. One glorious day! ]]> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT in-n-out https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/menya-sandaime
This is my current favorite ramen place, the perfect way to beat the winter cold. ]]>
This is my current favorite ramen place, the perfect way to beat the winter cold. ]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT menya-sandaime https://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/taste-of-hawaii
Hawaii is often described as a cultural melting pot, and nowhere is this more evident than in the vast array of traditional and fusion food in Honolulu, where Annie and I have spent most of our lives. We visited Honolulu for two weeks in November 2011, and over those weeks, we revisited our old favorites and found some new ones, including a few food trucks. We also made sure to fill up on a things that are expensive or difficult to find in Seoul, yet plentiful in Hawaii (like sushi and pie). ]]>
Hawaii is often described as a cultural melting pot, and nowhere is this more evident than in the vast array of traditional and fusion food in Honolulu, where Annie and I have spent most of our lives. We visited Honolulu for two weeks in November 2011, and over those weeks, we revisited our old favorites and found some new ones, including a few food trucks. We also made sure to fill up on a things that are expensive or difficult to find in Seoul, yet plentiful in Hawaii (like sushi and pie). ]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT taste-of-hawaii https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/soybean-sprout-rice
A simple Korean comfort food that you can make in your rice cooker. It's a bit like bibimbap, except that the ingredients are cooked together, so the vegetable and meat flavors actually infuse the rice. ]]>
A simple Korean comfort food that you can make in your rice cooker. It's a bit like bibimbap, except that the ingredients are cooked together, so the vegetable and meat flavors actually infuse the rice. ]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT soybean-sprout-rice https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/vatos
This just-opened taqueria is my new favorite, featuring incredible tacos at great prices, paired with excellent drinks. Located in Itaewon, it is bit of a trek for us, but it is worth it! As a bonus, for those of you still struggling with ordering in Korean, you can definitely use English here. ]]>
This just-opened taqueria is my new favorite, featuring incredible tacos at great prices, paired with excellent drinks. Located in Itaewon, it is bit of a trek for us, but it is worth it! As a bonus, for those of you still struggling with ordering in Korean, you can definitely use English here. ]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT vatos https://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/san-francisco-2011
We didn't forget! Here's the promised blog post on our food adventures in San Francisco. Better late than never! ]]>
We didn't forget! Here's the promised blog post on our food adventures in San Francisco. Better late than never! ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT san-francisco-2011 https://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/vacation-2011 We have been posting continuously like clockwork since April! But sadly, there will be no restaurant review today, and indeed, for most of this month we will be on hiatus. ]]> We have been posting continuously like clockwork since April! But sadly, there will be no restaurant review today, and indeed, for most of this month we will be on hiatus. ]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT vacation-2011 https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/seafood-dynamite-casserole
We tried something called "Sushi Pizza" at a Japanese fusion restaurant in Hawaii years ago. We really loved this dish and made our own version at home. But over time, I realized that the nori (Japanese seaweed) lining the bottom sometimes made it difficult to serve and eat... and thus the casserole version was born! ]]>
We tried something called "Sushi Pizza" at a Japanese fusion restaurant in Hawaii years ago. We really loved this dish and made our own version at home. But over time, I realized that the nori (Japanese seaweed) lining the bottom sometimes made it difficult to serve and eat... and thus the casserole version was born! ]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT seafood-dynamite-casserole https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ultramen
Wintry winds got you down? A hot bowl of ramen will warm you right up. ]]>
Wintry winds got you down? A hot bowl of ramen will warm you right up. ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT ultramen https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/mexican-lasagna
Sadly, we still can't find reasonably-priced ricotta cheese to make real lasagna, but this Tex-Mex version is just enough to keep the cravings at bay. ]]>
Sadly, we still can't find reasonably-priced ricotta cheese to make real lasagna, but this Tex-Mex version is just enough to keep the cravings at bay. ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT mexican-lasagna https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/cpk-gangnam
Oh CPK, what happened to you? CPK Korea is not nearly as good as CPK in the U.S., but there are still some bright spots. Read on to find out. ]]>
Oh CPK, what happened to you? CPK Korea is not nearly as good as CPK in the U.S., but there are still some bright spots. Read on to find out. ]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT cpk-gangnam https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/thai-red-curry
I missed the Thai curries we used to enjoy in the U.S., but in Korea, restaurants charge a lot just because they are made with imported products. So I decided to make my own! ]]>
I missed the Thai curries we used to enjoy in the U.S., but in Korea, restaurants charge a lot just because they are made with imported products. So I decided to make my own! ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT thai-red-curry https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/saemaeul
This 70s-themed restaurant (Korea's 70s, that is) rocks great food and casual drinking atmosphere. ]]>
This 70s-themed restaurant (Korea's 70s, that is) rocks great food and casual drinking atmosphere. ]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT saemaeul https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/dakgalbi
The bold flavors of curry powder, chili pepper, garlic and soy sauce combine to form a wonderful base for this chicken and sweet potato stew. ]]>
The bold flavors of curry powder, chili pepper, garlic and soy sauce combine to form a wonderful base for this chicken and sweet potato stew. ]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT dakgalbi https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/sonoya-sinnonhyeon
If you're hungry, you've got 5 minutes and 5000원 and it's 5°C outside, I strongly recommend you hit up 소노야 (Sonoya)! ]]>
If you're hungry, you've got 5 minutes and 5000원 and it's 5°C outside, I strongly recommend you hit up 소노야 (Sonoya)! ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT sonoya-sinnonhyeon https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/chocolate-banana-muffins
The weather is cooling rapidly, and that means it's baking season again! Ease back into baking with a quick and simple treat. ]]>
The weather is cooling rapidly, and that means it's baking season again! Ease back into baking with a quick and simple treat. ]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT chocolate-banana-muffins https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/budnamujip
The picture says it all: melt-in-the-mouth kalbi. A wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion with your favorite meat lover! ]]>
The picture says it all: melt-in-the-mouth kalbi. A wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion with your favorite meat lover! ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT budnamujip https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/steak-bibimbap
Bibimbap can be difficult to make, so I created a version that is simpler, yet still healthy-tasting and full of flavor. ]]>
Bibimbap can be difficult to make, so I created a version that is simpler, yet still healthy-tasting and full of flavor. ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT steak-bibimbap https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/bibigo-gangnam
For a fast, fresh, and even healthy lunch, try this bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl. While the dish itself may be familiar to many, the bibigo experience is worth a try. ]]>
For a fast, fresh, and even healthy lunch, try this bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl. While the dish itself may be familiar to many, the bibigo experience is worth a try. ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT bibigo-gangnam https://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/recipes/yaki-udon
This quick, Japanese-y dish is a favorite in our house, and also serves as an excellent fridge-clearing dish. Make it even quicker by cheating a little and use a premade sauce. We won't judge. ]]>
This quick, Japanese-y dish is a favorite in our house, and also serves as an excellent fridge-clearing dish. Make it even quicker by cheating a little and use a premade sauce. We won't judge. ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT yaki-udon https://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/restaurants/sujis
This weekend, enjoy a classic American brunch at Suji's, complete with bottomless coffee and, if you can handle it, a selection of cheesecakes! (And of course, they also offer lunch and dinner during the week.) ]]>
This weekend, enjoy a classic American brunch at Suji's, complete with bottomless coffee and, if you can handle it, a selection of cheesecakes! (And of course, they also offer lunch and dinner during the week.) ]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT sujis https://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/seoul-survival-guide Seoul Taste and K4A Press present: The Seoul Survival Guide, authored by Seoul Taste contributor Aaron Namba. ]]> Seoul Taste and K4A Press present: The Seoul Survival Guide, authored by Seoul Taste contributor Aaron Namba. ]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT seoul-survival-guide https://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/ http://www.seoultaste.com/en/blog/gil-dong-market
A few days ahead of 추석 (Chuseok), we went to visit my mom's uncle's house. As it turns out, he lives literally right next to a traditional market, which operates daily, offering fruits, vegetables, and even fresh fish and meat. ]]>
A few days ahead of 추석 (Chuseok), we went to visit my mom's uncle's house. As it turns out, he lives literally right next to a traditional market, which operates daily, offering fruits, vegetables, and even fresh fish and meat. ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT gil-dong-market