JW Marriott Hotel Seoul launches epicurean dining service for takeout Cafe One at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul is presenting “Salad and Sandwiches to Go,” a new gourmet selection of takeout salads and sandwiches. The salad menu includes Burrata Cheese Salad and Cobb Salad. Salads are complemented by a quartet of sandwiches including the Râpé Sandwich, featuring dressed grated carrot, soft avocado a...

4. IIpoom Jinro (375 ml / 25% ABV) Ingredient: Water, rice distilled soju (rice from the US), other fructose, sugar Price: 14,000 won This is one of the premium soju products offered by HiteJinro, a major liquor firm in Korea. IIpoom Jinro is a distilled soju that undergoes a six-month aging process in oak barrels. “Our products undergo a freeze filtration process that removes unpleasant tas...

By Kim Hae-yeon ( hykim@heraldcorp.com )

The Ven. Hongseung has worked diligently for close to 30 years to popularize temple food. Along the way she often heard criticism from people who said “temple food has lost its tradition and become fusion food because of too much emphasis on popularization.” But she disagrees. “I am not sure where the boundary between traditional food and fusion food is, but it could be a matter of ingredients. ...

Four Seasons Seoul holds mud crab promotion Yu Yuan, a Cantonese restaurant located in Four Seasons Seoul, is presenting a mud crab promotion starting July 26, just in time for Busan’s blue crab season. The restaurant’s crabs are selected by the head chef Koo Kwok Fai, who created the new crab menu using Yu Yuan’s unique Cantonese cooking method. Guests can choose from a number of sauces -- ch...

Shilla Seoul launches ‘Refreshing Moment with Molton Brown’ package The Shilla Seoul, located at the heart of Seoul, is launching a special collaboration package with Molton Brown, a bath and body fragrance brand, for the month of July. The package includes a Deluxe Room and complimentary entry to the Urban Island Moonlight, an outdoor pool with a jacuzzi at the hotel’s rooftop. A complimentar...

Four Seasons Hotel, located in Gwanghwamun, has made playful and delicious twists on bingsu. The hotel has launched three additional items for this summer that use Korean ingredients but also reflect familiar desserts from around the world. The three are available for a month in rotation. The basil panna cotta bingsu, sold throughout July, is made of blueberries, granola and basil yogurt sorbet ...

Corn jeon Corn contains vitamin B1, folic acid, potassium, magnesium, ferulic acid and iron. It is good to eat simply boiled or roasted on the cob, but making jeon enhances the chewy texture with each kernel popping between the teeth when chewed. Corn is a versatile ingredient because no part of it is wasted, including the stalks and corn silk. Ingredients - 1 ear of corn - 1 tbsp flour - ...

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas launches ‘Summer Cruise Royal High Tea’ Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas in Seoul’s Samseong-dong is offering an ocean landscape-inspired tea set at the Lobby Lounge and Bar on the ground floor, through Aug. 31. A raffle will also be hosted for customers to win a chance to board a luxury yacht, as well as other hotel vouchers. The Summer Cruise Royal High...

First, have the hot soup with a bowl of rice. You can also enjoy it by adding ramen noodles to the boiling soup. A small pot can be shared by two to three people for 29,000 won. A large pot costs 49,000 won. You can also order additional boiled myeongnan for 5,000 won. By Kim Hae-yeon ( hykim@heraldcorp.com )

If you visit a Korean home for a home-cooked meal, you’ll be amazed at the variety of delicious Korean side dishes served along with the main course. This Korean potato stir-fry (gamja bokkeum) is one that you’ll see pretty often, and it is one dish that I adore. Gamja bokkeum is a simple Korean stir-fried or panfried potato side dish, or banchan. It’s a gluten-free side dish and perfect for ve...

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul launches ‘Summer Perfection’ package JW Marriott Hotel Seoul greets summer with a cobalt-blue color-inspired package, in collaboration with skincare brand Swiss Perfection. All package guests are offered a 15ml bottle of Cellular Soothing Facial Lotion presented in an elegant blue carry pouch, including a mirror. Guests choosing the Griffin Suite will receive an addition...

As nutritious summer dishes that are easy to cook at home, Balwoo Gongyang’s head chef Kim Ji Young recommends potato dough soup with ground sesame seeds. Balwoo Gongyang is a restaurant dedicated to temple cuisine that is run by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism. Kim chose the dish for the simplicity of its preparation and as a food that is universally enjoyed. Potato dough (gamja ongsimi)...

Shilla Seoul launches ‘Summer Floating Yoga’ package To meet with growing demand from guests wanting wellness programs, the Shilla Seoul, located at the heart of the Korean capital, is launching a special yoga program for the summer. The floating yoga program starts before the regular operation hours of the hotel’s “Urban Island” pool, open only to yoga package guests. After the 50-minute yoga ...

“We are proud to be introducing our truffle gin to Korea, along with canned truffle popcorn that is a steady selling snack for Italians.” Tommaso Inghirami, Grignano Winery’s commercial director, said. The gin option is a notable trend among Italian celebrities, due to the trendy label designs, according to Inghirami. With a mix of truffle, basil, lime, apple, and a variety of plants and fruits...