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Jul 13, 2018 Food

[Epicurean Challenge] Chicken bathing in hot soup, samgyetang

Samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup, is the most often mentioned dish when talking about revitalizing cuisine for the summer season. Its appearance may seem strange, as a whole small chicken sits in the steaming broth -- seemingly taking a bath with legs crossed. (Video shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo/The Korea Herald)Looking closer, goosebumps on the chicken skin can be observed. While some crave the skin for its melting mouthfeel, others dislike it for the fat.Some places serve a glass of g

[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Superfood afternoon tea at Park Hyatt SeoulPark Hyatt Seoul’s The Lounge offers a specially prepared afternoon tea set, filled with superfoods to combat the sweltering heat. Savories and desserts included in the set features spinach, quinoa, salmon, blueberry and avocado, all of which are known to be beneficial for health. Premium green tea, also a superfood, is served with the set. At 18,000 won per person, guests can enjoy a glass of champagne. The tea set is served on a three-tier ceramic tra

Jul 13, 2018
Food
Bartender shakes things up with Korean booze-infused cocktails

Ever imagined a glass of whiskey mixed with soybean paste and tofu? While the combination may surprise many, the drink won the top prize at a local bartending competition. Leo Seo, also known as Seo Jeong-hyun, the 28-year-old head bartender at The Griffin in JW Mariott Dongdaemun Square Seoul, concocted the highly unusual cocktail and topped the local 2018 Jameson Bartender’s Ball held last month. In the global edition of the competition, he took fourth place. Bartender Leo Seo (Park Hyun-koo

Jul 13, 2018
Food
All about watermelon at this year’s Dessert Festival

People with a sweet tooth can rejoice as the 17th Seoul Dessert Fair returns this weekend.This year’s fair will run from Saturday to Sunday at the Setec Exhibition Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The closest subway stop is Hangnyeoul Station on Line No. 3.With watermelon as the main theme of the event, the organizers will set up a zone dedicated to a variety of watermelon-inspired desserts and fusion snacks. (Seoul Dessert Fair)In addition, there will be homemade pastries, goods such as handcrafted

Jul 13, 2018
Food
Specialty and micro-lot coffee roasted and brewed in-house

At Gray Gristmill, one of the latest additions to Seoul’s ever-growing cafe scene, getting a caffeinated brew is an interactive process. After perusing a selection of 12 different single-origin coffee and blends, cafe-goers choose their coffee and how it will be brewed. All coffee is displayed in vacuum-sealed, single portion packages at the counter with placards detailing their flavor profiles. For instance, there is Gray Gristmill’s single-origin Honduras coffee with “lemongrass tea,” “dried m

Jul 7, 2018
Food
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Mango bingsu at Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasGrand InterContinental Seoul Parnas added a new addition to its bingsu list, the Cloud Mango Bingsu.The new bingsu menu comes with cotton candy on top of a pole-shaped mango biscotti. The shaved milk ice is topped with mango puree, mango ice cream and fresh mango slices. Finnish-style berry cheese cake and mango jelly are served as side dishes along with the bingsu. The menu is served in a glass bowl, decorated with a dewdrop-shaped design, from

Jul 7, 2018
Food
[Epicurean Challenge] Ugly fish’s spicy twist, aguijjim

Aguijjim (often misspelled as agujjim) is a braised spicy monkfish dish. When cooked, the ugly fish takes an unexpected gourmet turn with a delicate texture.Monkfish, or anglerfish, is usually described as one of the ugliest fish in the deep ocean. Koreans often call it “devil fish” due to its huge head and tiny eyes. An enormous mouth filled with numerous needle-like teeth completes its gruesome appearance. (Shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo)Surprisingly, the fish’s texture is quite the opposi

Jul 6, 2018
Food
‘Kimchijeon’ over ‘kimchi pancake’

Nonprofit organization argues original names should be used for Korean food to find a place on global stage

Jul 5, 2018
Food
[Weekender] Take a bite with your eyes and ears

Dessert baking videos are taking YouTube by storm with mesmerizing visuals, soothing audio

Jun 30, 2018
Food
[Weekender] The rise of gummies

Among mouthwatering sweets, the jelly candies industry is thriving. The surging popularity has led to diverse forms of the chewy sweets, delighting Korean consumers not only with their taste but also low calories. “In this harsh world, soft jelly candies are a streak of light in my life,” said Hwangbo Kyung-sun, an office worker in Seoul. Soft and chewy jelly products that were once perceived as treats for young children have now become one of the most favored types of sweets among adults. Gumm

Jun 30, 2018
Food
[Weekender] Sweet side of life

Kim Ha-jin, a 30-year-old working professional in Seoul, loves buying chocolates after work. “I don’t buy boxes of chocolates,” she told The Korea Herald. “I usually buy one or two pieces at high-end chocolatiers, such as Godiva or Laderach. It usually costs about 5,000 won. It’s a treat that I give myself after long, grueling hours in the office.”Before getting into chocolates, Kim said, she was into “luxurious but small” beauty products. “I would get the cheapest products, such as pink lipstic

Jun 30, 2018
Food
[Weekender] Beautifying Korean rice cake with flowers, new flavors

Elements of baking put a twist on tteok

Jun 30, 2018
Food
[Video] Like cars, houses and clothes, kitchens can be shared, too

Shared kitchen with community value at ‘Huam Kitchen’

Jun 30, 2018
Food
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Healthy Korean food at JW Mariott DongdaemunJW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul’s restaurant Tavolo 24 offers the promotion Summer 8, featuring dishes inspired by regional food across the nation. Recreating traditional tastes, chefs whipped up the dishes with stylish techniques. Guests who dine at the lunch and dinner buffets can enjoy the promotion. The menu may differ depending on the timeslot. Other European and Oriental menu items have been prepared as well. The promotion will continue until

Jun 30, 2018
Food
[Epicurean Challenge] Loach soup for stamina, chueotang

Loaches or mudfish may not be the first thing that come to mind when thinking of healthy food. But in Korea, when people are exhausted, many look for loach soup, or chueotang. Chueotang is prepared by purging sand out of live loaches by boiling them in salted water. The loaches are then boiled again with various vegetables, such as chives and dried radish greens. (Shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo/The Korea Herald) The soup can be enjoyed with either whole or pureed loaches. A

Jun 29, 2018
Food

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