When people ask me what food in Korea I never get tired of, my answer is always Kimchi Jjigae. It’s simple, spicy, sour, and warm. I grew up eating it almost every week. Even now, when the weather gets cold or I feel tired, a steaming pot of kimchi stew makes me feel at home. … Read more
When i was a kid, my grandma used to take me to Insadong culture street on weekends. Back then it was not so shiny like today, but always full of food smell, art shops, and old tea houses. I remember standing in a long line with her for a hot bowl of kalguksu noodles. That … Read more
When my cousin came to Seoul last year, she asked me straight away, “Where are the best museums?” At first, I thought she wanted art galleries or something very fancy. But then I realized, museums here are not only about paintings. They are about food, history, design, even the war stories that my grandfather used … Read more
When i first moved closer to Seongsu, my friend joked, “you just moved to the Brooklyn of Seoul.” i laughed but after a few months, i kinda get what he meant. The vibe here is very different from other parts of Seoul. Old shoe factories turned into cool cafes, streets filled with murals, small local … Read more
When people ask me what it’s like living in Korea, i always say the same thing first. It’s safe. Like crazy safe. If u spend some time in Seoul, you prob notice it fast. You can walk at night, even in small alleys, and no one really bother you. I grew up here, and to … Read more
When my cousin from LA came to Seoul, the very first thing she ask me was, “Can we stop by Olive Young before anything else?” Not palace, not street food, not even karaoke. Just Olive Young. That’s how big this place is if you are into K-beauty. If you don’t know yet, Olive Young is … Read more
When I think about comfort food in Korea, kalguksu is one of the first things that comes to mind. If you’ve never had it before, kalguksu is a simple but heartwarming noodle soup made with hand-cut wheat noodles. The name literally means “knife-cut noodles,” because the dough is rolled out and cut by hand instead … Read more
Jogyesa is not just a tourist spot. For Seoul people, it’s also daily life. Office workers walk past the temple every morning. Students sit in the temple yard to relax. And of course, after temple visits, everyone gets hungry. That’s why the streets around it are packed with small restaurants. The feeling here is special. … Read more
When you think about Korean street food, two names always pop up right away: tteokbokki and hotteok. For locals like me, these snacks are not just food, but part of childhood and daily life. Tourists often ask me “where do I eat the real stuff?” Honestly, you can find them everywhere, from subway exits to … Read more
When people ask me about vegetarian restaurants in Seoul, I always smile a little. Ten years ago, it was not easy to eat vegetarian here. Korea is famous for barbecue and seafood stews, and even vegetable dishes often sneak in meat broth or fish sauce. But things have been changing fast. These days, you can … Read more
