Category Archives: Seoul
Tteokmanduguk at Koong, Insa-dong.
Rice cake and dumpling soup.
Han Ramen at Hakata Bunko v2, Hapjeong
Hakata Bunko, that dingy ramen hole in Sangsu, has a brighter and less popular younger brother. Close to Hapjeong station, this second floor sibling has none of the grime of the original, nor the queues, just amazing ramen. The menus at both outlets are the same: In Ramen, Han Ramen and a Seoul-style ramen made with chicken, [...]
Chan’s Espresso Bar, Hongdae
Impressive espresso-style coffees.
Sweet red bean porridge (danpatjuk)
Sweetened red bean porridge at the second best place in town.
Local Markets Seoul-style.
In a city where the big-box stores are plentiful and constantly unbearably crowded, it’s a surprise to find so many pleasant local markets. Seasonal produce is abundant and available cheaply at these street-side stalls. Recently it’s been mountains of napa cabbages and a short and stout variety of daikon, to be made into kimchi before [...]