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[Video] The puzzle of flavor

Dec 17, 2019

Imagine a glass of cold craft beer and place it in front of you. “Psssh.” That’s the sound of beer being extracted from the machine. “Tssst.” Next, the frothy foam on top brings oxygen to the liquor....
Guide to indulging in winter street food

Dec 13, 2019

With the freezing cold season approaching, the craving for hot street food grows. Seoul’s street food is perfect for warming the soul. Get some cash ready, put on a coat and head to Myeong-dong to f...
[Weekender] Best places to get cakes, turkeys and wine

Dec 13, 2019

Christmas meals here do not necessarily involve a whole roasted turkey sitting right at the center of the table waiting to be carved. The festive feast could be on food of any kind from sushi to fri...
[Weekender] Party at home

Dec 13, 2019

Celebrate the holiday season, sans the barhopping
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Dec 13, 2019

Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea at Millennium Hilton Seoul Millennium Hilton Seoul’s Cilantro Deli, located in the main lobby of the hotel, presents afternoon tea with a winter theme. The tea set in...
22 restaurants in Korea included in La Liste

Dec 9, 2019

Though French restaurants are at better odds to be included in the La Liste, a gastronomic ranking system based in France, a total of 22 restaurants in Korea have made it in the recently released 202...
Brothers roast small-batch brews for coffee lovers

Dec 6, 2019

Single-origin, pour-over coffee at Vinter Coffee Bar
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Dec 6, 2019

Christmas Eve party at InterContinental Seoul Coex InterContinental Seoul Coex is hosting a party on Christmas Eve with jazz performances and wine. Guests will be able to enjoy activities such as m...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Nov 29, 2019

Delight X-mas Buffet at Courtyard Seoul Times Square The hotel offers the “Delight X-mas Buffet” for upcoming Christmas season from Dec. 21-25 at prices of 89,000 won for adults and 40,000 won for k...
[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Unraveling the mystery of kimchi

Nov 29, 2019

At World Institute of Kimchi, scientists work to determine what makes kimchi tasty and healthy
[Weekender] Kimchi fridges evolve with new designs, technology and functionality

Nov 29, 2019

Wine aficionados have wine coolers and cabinets at home. Fish-loving Japanese have fridges with special features for raw fish storage. Koreans, likewise, have a refrigerator for their beloved kimchi....
[ASEAN-Korea summit] Fermentation at heart of Korean, ASEAN cuisines

Nov 26, 2019

Experts on fermented food from Asia came together for a forum on Tuesday, amid growing recognition of the health and nutritional benefits of such food worldwide. Experts from Korea and four member s...
[Weekender] Malaysian chef cooks ‘agak agak’ in Yeonnam-dong

Nov 22, 2019

Whenever a young Basira Yeusuff wondered how much chili there was in her soup, her grandmother would always say, “Agak agak.” Meaning “roughly” or “rough estimate” in Bahasa Malaysian, the phrase is...
[Weekender] A culinary journey to Asian neighbors

Nov 22, 2019

Southeast Asian cuisines come marching into the Korean food scene
[Weekender] Vietnamese coffee and sandwiches in Seoul

Nov 22, 2019

To refresh oneself with Vietnamese coffee in Seoul, Cong Caphe in Yeonnam-dong, western Seoul, is the prime destination. The successful Hanoi-based cafe chain offers visitors a glimpse inside Vietna...