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El Grecos - Greek food Lamb Gyros In Mediterranean countries, people like wrapping bread around meat. One of the Jewish people's favorite food is kebab, which means roasted meat with skewer. I ate Jewish kebab in LA the other day and it included rice, yellow sauce, tomato, and skewered meat. From Noksapyeong Station nearby Itaewon, there is a Gyeong-lee-dan street. Take this street and walk for five minutes. You can find a Greec.. 더보기
Taqueria on Gyeongleedan street - Don Charly There are lots of fancy restaurants on Gyeongleedan street when you get off at Nok-sa-pyeong station in line number six. Most stores are small because this area's land price is expensive. When you pass main gate of Gyeong-lee-dan and go straight for 5 minutes, you can see “Don Charly” the restaurant. There are only 3 tables, 6 chairs, and one chair outside; very small place. 'Don' means graybear.. 더보기
New paradigm in Food Alley - Sinlim Sundae Town Sundae alley is very famous in Sinlim Dong. I have also heard a lot about it. Nearby Sinlim Station (line number 2) exit 4, there is a Wonjo sundae town (Originator's Traditional Sundae Town). But actually, there are various restaurants other than sundae. Some sell meat or liquor. I entered six-story building called 'Yang Ji Sundae Town' and went upstairs. There are 4 or 5 restaurants on both si.. 더보기
Kalguksu Alley nearby NamdaeMun of Seoul - Kalguksu, Bibimbab, and Naengmyeon In Korea, alley culture is a phenomenon with concentration on city and industrialization. Because we Koreans had farming life, we made roads and streets around the house, which is a totally opposite way in industrialized city. Anyway Namdaemun sijang (South Gate Market) is very big and has long history. It was made in 18th century and it lost its vitality for a while because of modernization. Ho.. 더보기
Myeongdong Yetnal Boribab Ssambab (Boiled Barley & Rice Wrapped in Greens) nearby Gongdeok Station - Enjoy both fancy and simple! Ssam, which means rice and condiments wrapped in leaves of lettuce, cabbage, sesame, or other greens, is good for people who want both fancy and simple food, especially at home.First of all, almost all ingredients can be used in this dish. Kimchi, which is a main dish in Korea, also can be used in Ssam. Chives, scallion, garlic, and onion are excellent for Ssam, too. If you have a small garden, .. 더보기
Convenience food in a busy life & The food both mom and child like - Topokki Koreans really like spicy food. Almost every people in Korea enjoy hot and spicy food. Before one knows, spicy food is the main dish in Korea's eating out culture. And this trend made homemade food less spicy and plain. The first chance Koreans encountered to try spicy food was Topokki (Spicy Rice Cake). This food is made of many pieces of Tteok (rice cakes) with Gochujang (hot sauce), Euhmuk (f.. 더보기
Manull chicken nearby Daerim Station - Harmony of rich and plain taste People in Central and South America really like chicken. They eat the whole chicken leg, not two or three pieces, with bread, corn, or tortilla as convenience food.In Guatemala, because of Campero the chicken franchise, even kentucky fried chicken (KFC) couldn't start their business in this area. They don't coat the chicken with flour and fry it directly in oil.This is similar to olden Korea's c.. 더보기
Gu Ri Yachae Gobchang while enjoying Cosmos Cosmos festival and Gobchang (beef intestines) alley are really famous nearby Han River Park in Gu Ri. In Guri Station, take exit 3 and turn right to enter food alley near Doldari Saghuri (intersection). This area is also called Doldari beef intestines alley, which is full of restaurants selling beef ntestines. To get there, it is easiest way to take Jungang sun (central line) form Sangbong Stat.. 더보기
Songnae Buldakbal Golmok ; spicy fire-chicken foot alley , line number one Songnae Station There are some objective indicators to judge economics status: trade balance, rate of operation, interest rate, and so on. And it is traditionally said that spicy food is sold more when the economy is bad. There are lots of spicy food out there in China or Mexico including Korea where lots of people love spicy flavor. In China, they use mashed red pepper in their dishes. In Mexico, they use jala.. 더보기
Smooth Latte and Iced Coffee - Cheonge Cheon Corner Be One by one raindrops started to fall. Normally the weather being hot and humid this change brought a short timed joy. Looking for shelter from the unexpected rain, a particular cafe caught my eye. It went by the name of Corner Be. The cafe was placed right across of Cheon-ge Cheon and it was exact place that I was looking to keep myself from getting soaked from the rain. This cafe consisted of t.. 더보기
Upgraded CryCheeseBurger with French Fries It is difficult to make good food because people have fastidious tastes.So it is hard for restaurants to be well received by random customers.Sometimes people disappointed that restaurants which their acquaintance introduced were not good as they expected.Reason is simple; people have various tastes. Especially, for food which you have to pay costs, people's likes and dislikes are clear. Some sa.. 더보기
'Galbi wa Milbat" nearby Un Jeong Lake Park at Paju PajuIn the old days, Paju (Gyunggi province) was just country side.However, these days, it has been changed a lot.From a bridge in Il-San, there is Un Jeong New TownAs its name suggests, there are lots of new apartments in that area.One of the famous places in this town is a small but beautiful and charming park even though it is not that big as Il-San Lake Park.Eubi Park, Un Jeong Lake Park, an.. 더보기
Sundae & Fried Dish in Changsin Golmok Marketplace nearby Dongdaemoon There is Changsin Golmok Marketplace nearby line number one (Blue line) Dongdaemoon Station.Both sides of this market have lots of restaurants which stand in line (about 140m)This market is rather small, compared to other markets in Seoul.Like the name suggests, Golmok market is smaller than Gwangjang Market, Namdaemun Market, or Dongdaemoon Market. However, in Changsin Golmok Market, there are .. 더보기
Udong store “Ma-Cheu-Ya” - Shinsegae Dept. Store in Yeongdeungpo Japanese food is very popular throughout the world among global food. While French food is made of unique ingredients as a luxurious diet, cooking materials in Japanese food are kind of folksy. Chinese food uses valuable ingredients, too; a swallow´s nest, bear’s paw, or a shark's fin. However, Japan also has special food. You can see a chef who tries to get good ingredients for his food, wander.. 더보기
Enjoy seeing the blue sea in the center of Seoul! Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market Because of unprecedented radioactivity problem, lots of people who are in the fishing industry worry about their future. A radiation leakage accident in Fukushima, Japan really influence we Koreans. It is important to check fishery imports from Japan, conduct radioactivity check, and undertake post measure. But false rumors do make customers rarely eat marine products. I did not go to Noryangjin.. 더보기
The ultimate in chewy texture - Daegu Seobu Terminal Makchang Alley One of the most famous food in Daegu is Makchang.Even though cow and pig have Makchang in their body, it is actually different part.Cow's Makchang is the last part of its stomach and pig's is of its intestine. Roasted Makchang in Daegu, espicially from pig, is very famous.Everywhere you go in Daegu, you can find restaurants which sell Makchang. But the most famous one is in Seobu Terminal Makcha.. 더보기
Names and natures do often agree - IlSan Milbat Kalguksu, Seokgalbi Gyeonggi-do Goyang-si and Paju-si usually set a high value on table setting.As the old saying goes, Names and natures do often agree. The food in this area is fancy and tastes sublime.Seok-Rib is a representative food in Tanhyeon-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si. Actually, this area is rather inconvenient for using public transportation, but it is not that inconvenient because you can get there in f.. 더보기
Drug-Gimbap & Bindaetteok - Gwangjang Marketplace Everywhere you go, you can find a market in the core of that area.This is because economic activity is the best function of the city.There are lots of markets nearby Gwanghwamun, which is the center of Seoul.Among them, Gwangjang Marketplace looks more like tourist attraction rather than a market itself. This means that people put more value on their actual life, which is intangible asset, than .. 더보기
Yeoungdeungpo Mukeunji Maeun Galbijjim – The Development of fermented food Korean food has one unique feature: it is fermented. Fermentation in western countries brings up the image of yogurt or cheese. However, Korean fermentation is not only used as the additional ingredient of food but the food itself has also gone through fermenting process. Two of the representative food are Kimchi and Doenjang(fermented soybean paste). Kimchi and Doenjang go through aging process.. 더보기
Dak Galbi Sarang Memil Guksi in Nami Island The travel by Gyeongchun line makes our hearts flutter. It is so attractive that the new generation makes the train named ‘Cheongchun Train’ and tries to make precious memories. Then, how was the past? When people suffered from the song festival for university students once a year, due to the result of local inequalities, Nami Island had become ‘Paradise Lost’. Visit Nami Island! Why is it calle.. 더보기
Ulkeuni Kodarijjim of Sigol Buttumak in Daegu The food culture of Daegu was actually not flourishing. Due to the effect of yangban (Korean nobles) culture in Joseon Dynasty, Daegu has developed based on the conservative Confucian culture. Then, the traditional food of Daegu has developed for ancestral rites. The food of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do is gentle and simple; on the other hand, the food of Jeolla looks colorful and gorgeous. Throug.. 더보기
Lina’s Sandwich at Gwanghwamun On a somewhat breezy and cloudy Saturday afternoon, I met up with a very close friend of mine in Gwanghwamun. The area of Gwanghwamun showcases several ancient tourist sites, two being the statues of General Yi Sun Shin and King Sejong. Gwanghwamun is surrounded by the busy areas of City Hall, Kyeongbuk Palace, and Myeongdong, which allows you to access to an event-filled day. My friend and I de.. 더보기
Pyeonyuk-Won Halmoni Someori Gukbab in Front of Suwon Station In a traditional market, there is lots of food. In the center of a city, a traditional market is always located. If you visit Seoul, you can see some markets in Jongno as well as some traditional markets in Dongdaemun and Namdaemun. Except some special cases, the food court is located in the center of a traditional market. Especially, in any markets, you can see Gukbab that is a kind of traditio.. 더보기
‘Wondang Gamjatang’ Near Seoul Station What is the standard for the Gourmet House? Does it mean the restaurant has just delicious dishes?Flavor can be judged very subjectively and hardly calculated, so we cannot easily define the standard. ‘The food is delicious.’ and ‘the food does not suit my taste.’ are different. The expression ‘the food is delicious, but does not suit my taste.’ is possible. Therefore, we cannot judge the food b.. 더보기
‘Sankkomjangeo Buljogaegui’ for Delicious Clam Platters Delicious clams should be dug out from the sea and be roasted. If you set up a tent near the region in which there are lots of clams, you can try the best clams that are shortly caught and roasted. However, there is a flaw when eating the clams - sand in clams. If you try the clams right after catching them, you can eat sand in the clams and feel very bitter. The clams rinsed thoroughly, however.. 더보기
Namdaemun Halmae Wangjokbal, “Dieting, go away!” At one time, Jajangmyeon(Black-bean-sauce Noodles) and Tangsuyuk(Sweet and Sour Pork) were the best dishes for dining out. After that, Samgyepsal(Roasted Pork) and Roasted Beef landed the position. Then, Jokbal(Pigs’ Feet Cooked with Soy Sauce and Spices) has come into the spotlight as the menu for eating out or a capital accompaniment of drinks. Actually, Jokbal can be cooked at home, but gener.. 더보기
Songgane Beoseot Kalguksu in Ilsan, Popular for Tender Shabu-shabu There is the food town called as Pung-dong Anigol near Baekma Station in Ilsan-gu (Goyang City) This food town full of the volition to recover its fame is ambitiously run by the private and the government. In Pung-dong Anigol, with the new street as the center, which is divided into the upper and the lower side, there are many cafes and restaurants in every part. ‘Songgane Beoseot Kalguksu’ is l.. 더보기
The Best Choice for Lunch, Songtan Budae Jjigae & Cheolpangui in Front of Konkuk University In summer, hot food is not welcomed. Cold food beats the heat, and hot food has difficulty beating summer.However, in addition to Samgyetang(Ginseng Chicken Soup), Budae Jjigae (Army Base Stew) - the representative of hot food - is popular for lunch among the workers. Budae Jjigae is especially the Korean style menu. There are many kinds of Korean food; Budae Jjigae may be the only food that is .. 더보기
About Craving Korea-1 Korea is filled with food you're craving. CravingKorea will help you find where you can find it. CravingKorea is a restaurant review blog for English-speakers in South Korea. Of course, non-English-speakers are welcome and won't be left out -- pictures are available for those who can't read English to find where their crave is. It's a blog, but there are unlimited uses to it. We have a Korean ed.. 더보기
‘TongKun TongGalbi-Generous Rib’ in Front of Hongik University There is a variety of delicious food around Hongik University. Flavor is not only important, but price is also important because there is a school nearby. In the long recession like this moment, a competitive price becomes one of the important factors for poor students and the middle class. In that respect, ‘Generous Rib’ in front of Hongik University is so attractive. Five thousand won per a po.. 더보기

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