Tag: Korea
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The Sensational World of Omakase
I wrote a blog about a week ago expressing my distaste for Michelin starred restaurants. I mentioned omakase in that post, comparing it to Michelin star restaurants. I don’t hate Michelin restaurants – I just think that for the same price range, omakase is much more worth it. Living in America, I had never heard…
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Exploring the Buzzing Cafe Culture in South Korea
You’ve heard of Korean cafes, and you might be wondering what the big deal is. What is the cafe culture in Korea like? South Korea’s cafe culture is a dynamic part of everyday life, deeply rooted in the country’s work habits and social customs. With long working hours being the norm, cafes provide a much-needed…
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Famous Foods in Korea that You Probably Won’t Find in America
We all know the classic Korean foods that come up when you search up Korean food: Korean bbq, bibimbap, kimchi stew, spicy rice cakes, so on and so forth. You can find a gazillion resources on must-eat Korean foods when you visit Korea. But Korea has SO MUCH more to offer. Our culture is influenced…
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Eat Out in Korea
Eating out in Korea is a whole new experience in and of itself. If you are from America (like me), you are gonna have to adjust to completely new thing. Whether these new things are good or bad depends on your age group, who you’re eating with, and how you accept cultural differences. So if…
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Lotus Soboro Bread
Soboro Bread (aka 소보로빵 or 곰보빵) is THE staple korean classic bread.I’m sure all Korean children grew up picking off and eating only the top streuseland leaving the rest of the dry bread for the parents to finish.But this recipe?oh there will be no picking off pieces and hoping someone else finishes it.This recipe will…