I am playing around with Picasa for Mac to see if I should start using it to blog. Here is a collage that I made for Jung-Shik-Dang My other posts on Jung Shik Dang, http://www.seouleats.com/2009/08/jung-shikdang-chicken-breast-wrapped-in.html http://www.seouleats.com/2009/08/jung-shikdang-ginseng-field.html http://www.seouleats.com/2009/08/jung-shikdang-chicken-breast-wrapped-in.html

Jung Shik Dang: New Korean Modern Setting, very sophisicated. The meal starts with an array of seafood and pates intricately displayed. The teapot lets out a plume of dry ice as it arrives. Black Raspberry Reduction over Foie Gras Pate A teardrop of foie gras Vegetable Flower Jung Shik Dang 567-28 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu Seoul, Korea 02-517 4654 (English Spoken) http://jungsikdang.com/

Milano Seafood Jjim I've been meaning to put up the rest of my pictures from my most recent visit to Jung Shik Dang. Their new restaurant is over by Shindang near Samwon Garden. You can find directions to their location on their website. I went to this restaurant with Chef Nick Flynn from the Intercontinental and my friend Terry. Good company and very...creative cuisine. This is my third visit to Jungsikdang and I have to say that I am a bit worried about the franchise. The food is beautiful. The setting is stylish and beautiful and the staff and service is top notch. Oh, they have a great wine list as well. In the past, I have criticized the service at this restaurant. Now they have really taken this to another level. The service and atmosphere is actually worthy of a Michelin Star. The food is, well...did I use the word creative already? Let me explain. When Jungsikdang first opened they had a variation of their current signature menu with the foie gras pate with pista...

Kongkaru Ice cream with homemade red bean sauce, rice cakes and Norunji Spear (Rice Cookie). Jung Shik Dang 02 517 4654 Reservations Recommended. They speak English.

 "They should make this a new snack in America" http://www.seouleats.com/2010/05/restaurants-jungsikdang-new-korean.html http://www.seouleats.com/2010/04/jung-shik-dang-amuse-bouche.html

Jung Shik Dang 02 517 4654 Reservations Recommended. They speak English.

Foie gras mousse pool, with pistachio shavings, ginseng tree garnish, and mini biroche. Jung Shik Dang 02 517 4654 Reservations Recommended. They speak English.

My favorite Naengmyeon (cold noodle restaurant) It's called Ojangdong Heungnam jip. 2266-0735 The map is here, but...it's best if you take a taxi, and call the restaurant. The driver will take you right there. Jung shik dang for high end Korean contemporary cuisine. 02 517 4654. Amazing food and it's really playful and inventive. Suraon for Royal Court Cuisine. Here is a map, but if you are a new traveler it probably means you can't read Korean so... It's on the opposite side of the Express Bus terminal (Express Bus Terminal Subway Station) over by Marriot Hotel in Seoul. These days, I've been getting quite a few e-mails from people that are heading to Seoul for vacation. These travelers all seem to be quite hungry, so I am going to give you recommendations for new visitors to Seoul. The restaurants on this list are picked for people whose palates are not quite Koreanized. Feel free to add to the list if you'd like. TRAVELER'S TIP:   Rent a...

저는 휴가중인 한국인입니다. 식사하기 좋은 레스토랑이 어디있을까요? 위와 같은 질문이 제가 자주 받는 질문 중 하나입니다. 비록 각 메일에 개인적으로 답변을 드리고 있지만 제 웹사이트에는 위의 질문에 대한 더 많은 목록들이 있습니다. 아래는 위의 질문에 대한 종합적인 자료입니다. 제가 추천하는 목록들은 다음과 같습니다. - 주요한 리스트와 정보입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/ 09/restaurant-recommendations- and-tips-for.html - 숯불구이 전문점 리스트입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/ 11/korean-barbecue-restaurant. html - 여름 계절음식 입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/2008/ 07/seoul-eats-ways-to-chillax- in-seoul.html - 입양인을 위한 리스트입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/ 07/welcome-goal-adoptees-to- land-of-kimchi.html - 산당 레스토랑도 참고해 보시기 바랍니다: http://www.seouleats.com/ search?q=sandang - 정식당입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/ search?q=jung+shik+dang - 2010년 선정 베스트 버거 리스트입니다. http://www.seouleats.com/2010/ 01/best-burgers-in-seoul-in- 2010.html - 서울에서 유명한 라면 전문점 리스트입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/ 07/photoblog-best-ramen-in- seoul.html - 서울에서 유명한 케밥과 슈와르마 전문점 리스트입니다: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/ 05/kebap-and-shwarma-in-seoul. html - 도시를 벗어나 놀라운 전주 음식에 도전해 보세요...

These following people are writers for the Groove Dining Section in Groove Magazine. I asked them to what they were craving this month and here are their recommendations. Hey, if you would like to submit what you're craving, simply post them in the comments section and I'll get them put in next month's issue of the Groove. Also, Groove magazine is always looking for foodie writers. If you know of a place that you passionately want to recommend or not recommend, let me know. You can e-mail me at seouleats (at) gmail (dot) com. Dan 1. Star Chef in Yangjae for its sublime kimchi and pork and the fabulous deep fried whole fish. 2. Dwenjang Yesul in Daehangno for its rich and chunky soy bean soup. 3. Samarikant in Dongdaemun for lamb, lamb and more lamb! Paul Matthews 1. Naked Grill in Hannamdong- great tacos and sandwiches. 2. Samgyetang at Nonhyeon Samgyetang- the soup is silky and invigorating. Afterwards, you feel like a fireball. 3. Jung Shik Dang. Did you see t...

So, a friend of a friend recommended this place in Apgujeong and it's in the very stylish Dosan Park area. In this area you'll also find Wooriga (recommended), Gorilla in the Kitchen (it's alright), and it will soon be home to Jung Shik Dang's new restaurant (I can't wait). So, I had very high expectations for this place (uh, oh, foreshadowing...I'm going to write a review on this place later.) The restaurant has very high ceilings and there is an open kitchen. It's very inviting and luxurious. The meal starts out with apple slices coated with a grain and topped with jujube. The dish was crunchy and...forgettable. It didn't seem like they put too much effort into it. The settings and the restaurant is great. The scroll to the left has the menu which is served coursed-style. The bottle has makgeolli. Here is a dodeok salad. This was very good and it had a creamy, herbacious flavor. Next came the salad with raspberry wine dressing (bokbunja). T...

I don't believe that it is already December. I've already been getting Christmas requests from people. MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY! CHRISTMAS IS ONE OF KOREA'S TOP DATE HOLIDAYS.  If you don't make your reservation early, you'll be out of luck.  High-End Most of the hotels will be holding Christmas Dinner's with Hotel Specials. I recommend the W-Hotel and the InterContinental Hotel. W-Hotel's Kitchen always has a great festive Christmas spread and the InterContinental's Marco Polo and Table 34 for great for couples. I've also been to the Hyatt for their other holidays and I'm a big fan of their food and their view. Pierre Gagnaire will probably be rocking as well. Top Cloud is a major date destination at this time so be sure to book your reservation early.  I also recommend Gourmet Eo in Cheongdam, Ristorante Antonio, and Jung Shik Dang in Dosan Park Chef Meili in Itaewon will definitely be having a Christmas Dinner. This is where I have had...

I'm in Korea for vacation, where are the best restaurants to eat at??? This is a question I get asked all the time and although I try to personally answer each e-mail, I feel that there are many lists on my website that answer this question. I wanted to make a comprehensive post about this question. Here are my lists of recommendations: Here's a big list and tips: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/09/restaurant-recommendations-and-tips-for.html Here's a list of just BBQ restaurants: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/11/korean-barbecue-restaurant.html This is for summer: http://www.seouleats.com/2008/07/seoul-eats-ways-to-chillax-in-seoul.html And a list for adoptees: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/07/welcome-goal-adoptees-to-land-of-kimchi.html You should also check out Sandang: http://www.seouleats.com/search?q=sandang And Wooriga: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/10/seasonal-reflections-chef-jeong-hyun.html Jungshikdang http://www.seouleats.com/search?q=jung+...

Here is a letter I received this morning from Martin, Dear Daniel, I am here in Seoul at the moment visiting from Austria with two friends. I am always interested to experience the "real" cuisine of a country. We have been here since monday and what we have seen and eaten until now, was - how should I out it -not that great. I am foolwing your work with soul eats now for a while and I am asking myself if you see any chance for tomorrow (Saturday) to have a real good food experience here in Seoul. Thank you for your efforts. Best regards  Martin Here is my response: Dear Martin, I'll be out of the city today, but I recommend you try Seoul Roasted Duck in Hannam: http://hummingbirdappetite.blogspot.com/2009/10/stuffed-duck-roasted-on-clay-bricks.html I also recommend you check this post on BBQ restaurants: http://www.seouleats.com/2009/11/korean-barbecue-restaurant.html Suraon is also a nice place to eat at: http://hummingbirdappetite.blogspot.com/2009/10/suraon...