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Lamb Land Revisited

It has been a while since I have been to Lamb Land. While I was searching for it I learned that the location has changed to a much bigger location and now reservations are necessary. This place was introduced to me by my foodie...
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Korean Food Comic: Dosirak (Korean Lunch Box)

Here is a new Korean food comic I made on Korean Lunch boxes.
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Fine Cuisine at Min’s Club

Min’s Club in Insadong Salmon Gravlax at Min’s Club Min’s Club is a historical house that used to be the home of nobles. Built in the 1930 it has a Korean traditional exterior but with a modern interior. The s...
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A Lesson in Pain: Hongmi Spicy Chicken Feet

The Mistress of Pain at Hongmi Dakbal I asked my Korean friends why they would want to eat something so spicy that it burns going down and later going out. They said that it relieves stress and that it feels good. Hmmm…ab...
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Foodie Redux: Soy Marinated Crabs at Pro-soy Crabs

Here is a oldie, but goodie. Sorry for the lack of posts. The company is growing and I am working on some new exciting projects. If you are interested in contributing to Seoul Eats, shoot me an email. Dan Pro-soy Crab in Sinsad...
by Daniel
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Minjin Buckwheat Noodles

In Korea, the most popular style of buckwheat noodles is naengmyeon: chewy buckwheat noodles in a clear pickled turnip soup. It is good but I sometimes miss having Japanese soba which is softer and more delicate. I am always a ...
by Daniel
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Silky Noodles in a Crisp, Ice Broth

Silky Noodles in a Crisp, Ice Broth One thing you should not get into an argument about with Koreans is who has the best chilled buckwheat noodle soup (naengmyeon). It can turn into a heated debate since many people have strong...
by Daniel
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Korean Broiled Eel at Gohyang

A food that is rich in protein and oil is perfect after a long work day (jang-oh). The eel is often killed fresh and then grilled over high heat, covered in sauce and then brought to the table. This fresh approach to preparing ...
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Really Good Thoughts 참좋은생각

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The Bottom Line: 5 / 5 - Excellent
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Korean Barbecue at Cham Sut 참숯

Sometimes you just get lucky and find a restaurant down an alley that is pretty good. In the alley behind McDonalds in Jongno 3-ga I found Chamsut barbecue place. It looks like your average everyday Korean barbecue place and th...
by Daniel
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Seo-u Shabu Shabu 서우샤브샤브

Shabu Shabu is great when it is done right. First there should be good broth. It should be clearish, light in flavor but with body. There should be ample amounts of veggies and a healthy portion of meat or seafood. To do it all...
by Daniel
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The Real Korean Hanwoo Restaurant: Daedo Sikdang

This is the real Korean beef restaurant and it hasn’t really changed much in over 20 years. It is in a classic looking hanok and there is only one meat on the menu: Hanwoo (Korean Beef). You cool it on a cast iron pan wit...
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Love Korea Food? Visit These Food Towns & Streets in Seoul!

(Click images for sources) Stop by seoulistic.com for more Korea travel tips! Seoul is home to a number of food towns and streets, clusters of specific types of Korean foods all found in one specific place. If you’re a fa...
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진주회관 – 냉콩국수 – Cool Down this summer with…

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The Bottom Line: 4 / 5 - Very Good
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Galbijjim at Gangnam Myeonok

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The Bottom Line: 4 / 5 - Very Good
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Do you know Hotteok? Here is a Video all about it.

I didn’t realize that it has almost 100,000 views! Maybe I should make some more videos. Dan
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Guest Review: Gogi King in Bundang

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The Bottom Line: 4 / 5 - Very Good
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Look Mom, I’m on TV! Unravel TV

Sometimes, I think my mother doesn’t believe that I’ve been on TV. This is one that I forgot about. This was some work I did for Unravel TV on British Television.
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