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[Epicurean Challenge] Yet another pig part to devour -- tail

Koreans are known for “thoroughly” eating the pig. We barbecue the meat, grill the intestines, make a soup with leftover meat and steam the feet. But there is more to the list: grilling pig tail and ...

Jul 26, 2018
Food
[Epicurean Challenge] Revitalize with chicken foot, eel and carp extracts

The idea of gaining energy by drinking unidentified brown liquid may sound suspiciously close to that of a magic potion. But such potions do exist in the real world, or at least in Korea, under the n...

Jul 24, 2018
Food
How avocados are gaining ground in Korea

A growing number of South Koreans are discovering the value of avocados. While its oddly soft texture, green hue and rough exterior may have been unsettling at first, the avocado is now being praise...

Jul 22, 2018
Food
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Indian-themed night at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Sheraton Seoul D Cube City hotel is offering a novel room package for families, called “My Little Agit.” The package provides a small Indian teepee...

Jul 19, 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...

Jul 12, 2018
Food
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Superfood afternoon tea at Park Hyatt Seoul Park Hyatt Seoul’s The Lounge offers a specially prepared afternoon tea set, filled with superfoods to combat the sweltering heat. Savories and desserts ...

Jul 12, 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...

Jul 12, 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 cl...

Jul 12, 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 coff...

Jul 6, 2018
Food
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Mango bingsu at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas added a new addition to its bingsu list, the Cloud Mango Bingsu. The new bingsu menu comes with cotton candy ...

Jul 6, 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 desc...

Jul 5, 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 4, 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 29, 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...

Jun 29, 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...

Jun 29, 2018
Food

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