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South Korea is experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom. By the end of August 2026, more than 15 million international visitors had traveled to Korea, marking the highest number ever recorded for the first eight months of a year. According to South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, approximately 15.05 million foreign tourists visited the…
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A Hearty Korean Fermented Soybean Paste Stew Doenjang Jjigae is one of Korea’s most beloved traditional home-style dishes. It is a hearty Korean stew made with doenjang, a fermented soybean paste, along with vegetables, tofu, and often meat or seafood. Its rich, savory flavor comes mainly from doenjang. Unlike many Western soups, doenjang jjigae is…
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When working at a Korean restaurant, there is one question I hear from European guests again and again: “Is this very spicy?” For Koreans, a dish may not seem particularly spicy at all, but for someone who is not accustomed to spicy food, the same dish can feel surprisingly intense. Interestingly, however, it would be…
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*Perfect for Vegetarians & simple Recipe If you love eggplant,you definitely have to try this one 🙂 The eggplant becomes soft and tender,while soaking up all the delicious soy-based sauce. The key is to lightly crisp up the eggplant before simmering it with the sauce. It makes such a big difference! Ingredients (1 tablespoon =…
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Kimchi, Korea’s Iconic Fermented Food It is almost impossible to talk about Korean food without talking about kimchi. I originally planned for kimchi to be the very first food I wrote about on this blog, but somehow, I am only getting around to it now. Better late than never, right? If you visit Korea for…
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One of the things that often surprises foreigners when they visit a Korean restaurant for the first time is seeing several small dishes already placed on the table before the main food arrives. Kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, seasoned spinach, stir fried fish cakes, braised potatoes, cucumber salad, spicy shredded radish. The variety can be surprisingly…
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Dak-bokkeum-tang, also known as Korean Spicy Braised Chicken, is a classic Korean dish made with chicken, potatoes, onions, and a rich, spicy sauce. Instead of simply boiling the chicken in water, this recipe takes a slightly different approach: the chicken is first pan-fried until golden brown, and the rendered chicken fat is then used to…
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Kimchi Fried Rice is a simple and flavorful Korean comfort food made by stir-frying fermented kimchi with rice and a few basic ingredients. It is savory, slightly spicy, and full of the rich, tangy flavor of kimchi. This version is made without meat, making it a simple vegetarian-friendly Korean meal that can be prepared in…
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A futuristic version of the Odyssey by AI
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If you are planning a trip to Korea, one of the first questions you may have is: “When is the best time to visit Korea?” Korea has four distinct seasons, and each season offers a different experience. The weather, scenery, activities, festivals, and even the food you can enjoy change throughout the year. If this…