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…

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…

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…

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…

The Most Important Tips Learned from 7 Years in a Korean Restaurant Samgyeopsal looks simple on the surface. After all, you just put meat on a grill and cook it, right? In reality, however, the flavor changes dramatically depending on how you grill it. Working for several years at a Korean restaurant in Europe, I…

Top Recommendations with Absolute Confidence from Thousands of European Guests in a Korean Restaurant One of the questions I get asked most often by people planning a trip to Korea is this: „What are the absolute must-eat foods when I go to Korea?“ In truth, there are simply too many delicious foods in Korea. However,…