100. Chadol sukju bokkeum (stir-fried beef brisket with mung bean sprouts)

Chadol sukju bokkeum, a stir-fried blend of tender beef brisket and crisp mung bean sprouts, brings together flavors and textures that satisfy any appetite. The juice from the bean sprouts balances out the richness of the beef, adding a juicy and crunchy depth to the dish. Mung bean sprouts, or sukju, have been historically appreciated for their health benefits due to high vitamin content. Paired with beef, they create a balanced, nutritious side dish that’s as good for your diet as it is for yo

Dec. 20, 2024

2. Samgyeopsal (grilled pork belly)

Samgyeopsal, which literally translates to “three-layered meat,” is one of the most beloved Korean barbecue dishes, known for its affordability and perfect pairing with kimchi or soju. However, with its rising prices — averaging over 20,000 won ($14.60) for a 200 g serving at restaurants — it has been shedding that affordable reputation. Still, this dish remains a cherished favorite, celebrated for its crispier pork texture and savory flavor resulting from the perfect balance of fat and meat. Th

Dec. 20, 2024

3. Tteokbokki (spicy stir-fried rice cakes)

A beloved dish among schoolchildren and the young at heart, tteokbokki is a street food in Korea. This delightful dish features chewy, cylindrical rice cakes drenched in a spicy gochujang-based sauce. Often including fish cakes and vegetables like scallions, tteokbokki offers a burst of spicy, chewy flavor in every bite. It is commonly served alongside a variety of fritters and sundae, a Korean steamed sausage stuffed with glass noodles, which are perfect for dipping into the bold sauce. While t

Dec. 20, 2024

100 Food Challenge: A guide to conquering Korean cuisine

Korean food is taking the world by storm, but where do you begin? This guide will help you explore the delicious depths of Korean cuisine, one dish at a time, from beginner-friendly staples to dishes that will challenge even the most seasoned cooks. Grab your chopsticks and get ready to embark on a delicious adventure!

Dec. 20, 2024

Edward Lee‘s cookbook sizzles its way to Korea

Korean American celebrity chef and restaurateur Edward Lee from the Netflix hit “Culinary Class Wars” will have his debut cookbook “Smoke & Pickles” translated and published in Korea next month, according to the book‘s Korean publisher, Wisdom House. In the cookbook, Lee shares his culinary journey

Dec. 13, 2024

Omakase, bagels, barbecue, 'Culinary Class Wars': Food trends in 2024

Restaurants run by chefs who appeared in Netflix's "Culinary Class War" came into the spotlight this year, while the most popular dining trends were sushi omakase, bagels and Korean barbecue, according to the 2024 gourmet trend report published by restaurant reservation platform Catch Table on Friday. The trend analysis is based on reservations made between January and October to determine customers' dining habits and preferences. Riding the wave of the Netflix cooking battle

Dec. 13, 2024

[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel presents six-course meal with premium hanwoo For the month of December only, Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel in Songdo, Incheon, has introduced a six-course meal highlighting premium Korean beef, or hanwoo, and exquisite cooking. The “Holiday Symphony of Hanwoo” begins with a hanwoo tartar starter, followed by a snow crab and avocado salad, soup of the day and porcini mushroom ragu with ravioli. The main dish is hanwoo filet mignon roasted on charcoal until

Dec. 13, 2024

Korean restaurant in New York awarded three Michelin stars

Jungsik, the fine-dining Korean restaurant helmed by Chef Yim Jung-sik, was awarded three Michelin stars Tuesday, becoming the first Korean restaurant in New York to receive the recognition. The Michelin Guide 2024 New York ceremony was held Tuesday at The Glasshouse in Manhattan, New York. Jungsik is the New York branch of the Korean restaurant Jungsikdang in Seoul, which opened in 2011. It first earned its two Michelin stars in New York in 2014. According to Michelin, the restaurant’s

Dec. 10, 2024

Fabrizio Ferrari: From Michelin-starred chef to culinary educator and YouTube star

Fabrizio Ferrari, widely recognized here as a friendly Italian chef who is fluent in Korean, has successfully transitioned from a Michelin-starred restaurateur in Italy to a culinary educator and content creator in Korea. Known as Fabri, he brings his rich culinary expertise to his roles as a profes

Dec. 7, 2024

Bungeoppang map returns to guide locals to favorite winter snack

A mobile map that locates vendors of the fish-shaped bun bungeoppang has returned, making it easier for locals to find Korea’s beloved winter treat. Karrot Market, South Korea’s largest community marketplace platform, announced Tuesday the return of its seasonal map for winter snacks, rebranded as the “Bungeoppang Map” this year. Originally launched in 2020, the service allows users to share the locations of food stalls selling winter snacks. While previous maps included

Nov. 26, 2024

At Gwangcheonok, try North Korean-style sundae gukbap

Nestled in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Gwangcheonok is known for its authentic North Korean-style soups and traditional flavors. It is a hidden gem for those seeking to explore the subtle yet comforting taste of North Korean cuisine, known for more restrained seasoning compared to its South Korean counterpart. One of Gwangcheonok’s signature offerings is the sundae gukbap, a hearty soup featuring slices of Korean blood sausage — sundae — served with rice. While many Koreans are familiar

Nov. 23, 2024

French beef import to resume after 24 years

The import of French beef to Korea resumed for the first time in 24 years on Monday, with the French embassy in Korea and French experts touting it as a good opportunity for Koreans to enjoy diverse and quality meat produced in a sustainable way. Of the 22 kinds of beef produced across France, the country’s most representative and common Charolais beef is to be sold in Korea, both frozen and refrigerated. France, the largest producer of beef among EU countries with 17 million heads of catt

Nov. 7, 2024

[New in Town] Nothing standard about ‘Standard Bun’

Mocha buns, the once-popular sweet treat with a crispy outside and abundant cream filling, seem to have all but disappeared from Seoul’s streets in recent years, perhaps pushed out by the arrival of newer, more creative desserts. At Standard Bun, a cafe in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, that opened in early October, mocha buns have been transformed in a surprising way. Each bun's crispy coffee layer is decorated with a topping that matches its generous filling. Everything from the usual milk cr

Oct. 26, 2024

‘Hansik’ needs to focus on fostering future talent: culinary experts

The future of hansik, or Korean food, needs increased focus on the training and nurturing of future talent in the industry, according to culinary experts attending a food symposium in Seoul on Friday. Yang Jong-jip, a professor at the Culinary Institute of America, said the industry needs to approach the nurturing of talent from an institutional and educational level, during Hansik Conference 2024 at Samcheonggak in Seoul on Friday. Held for the second time, the annual hansik symposium was joint

Oct. 25, 2024

Taste Mosu chef’s fine dining at 40,000 won

Following the globeal popularity of “Culinary Class Wars,” a cooking reality show from Netflix, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is holding a special event with Mosu chef Ahn Sung-jae, offering a chance to taste a fine dining meal for 40,000 won. The event will take place at Sevit Island by Banpo Hangang Park on Nov. 3. Under Ahn’s lead, contestants from the Netflix show -- Kang Seung-won (Triple Star), Bae Kyung-joon (One Two Three) --, as well as Oh Jong-il, the head chef fr

Oct. 22, 2024