About

Seoul Eats was started by Daniel Gray, a food-loving American who came to Korea to learn about his roots. Dan is a Korean adoptee that left Korea when he was five and one of the reasons he returned was in hopes of finding his mother and father, which he was able to do. Daniel's first job in Korea was as an English teacher and did the blog as a hobby in his free time. The site has evolved from a rambling tangle of thoughts into a food blog. It is mainly about food and culture in Korea but also about Daniel's journey in Korea. Daniel Lee Gray Daniel Gray and his blog Seoul Eats has been featured in the New York Times, Serious Eats, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie, TBS eFM radio, The Institute for Korean Traditional Foods, Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain, the Seoul Tourism Website  and more. Daniel has taken the success of his blog to work in video production, tourism and events (he was a partner at O'ngo Food Communications for 4 years) and the owner of two craft beer restaurants (Brew 3.14π and Brew 3.15π). He regularly appeared on KBS World's Korean Food Story. He can be contacted for private tours, events and consulting. Daniel specializes in Korean food and culture. He has worked on over 50 video productions in Korea as either a host, line producer and more. He specializes in research and written reports for the OECD, Yum Foods, and Diagio. He has done events, learning expeditions, brand launches and tours for Mars Chocolate, Yahoo!, Google, YPO, Oracle and more. Daniel Lee Gray's IMDB Page  Me with Andrew Zimmern, Joe McPherson of Zen Kimchi and others The Birth of Korean Cool by Euny Hong (August 2014) Daniel was the fixer, so he helped set up interviews for Euny Hong's Book. She was kind enough to include my story in the book. Netflix Korea I had the incredible opportunity to collaborate with Netflix Korea on the hit series Street Food: Asia. As a local expert and cultural guide, I helped bring the vibrant street food scene of South Korea to life for the show, sharing the stories behind the dishes, vendors, and traditions that make Korea's food culture so unique. Working alongside the talented crew, I contributed my knowledge of Korean cuisine and its hidden gems to ensure the authenticity and depth of the experience. It was an unforgettable experience, and I'm proud to have been a part of showcasing Korea's rich culinary heritage to a global audience. Working with people With Anthony Bourdain for Parts Unknown: Korea in 2015 With Ishai Golan for Street Food Around The World in 2014 With Mark Wiens for Netflix Street Food: Asia in 2019 With Judy Joo for Korean Food Made Simple in 2014 Videos Featuring Daniel Working with Mark Wiens was an incredible experience that I'll always be grateful for. His passion for food and storytelling is truly inspiring, and it was an honor to show him the rich and diverse flavors of Korea. From exploring hidden street food spots to sharing in the joy of each bite, his enthusiasm made every moment even more special. Seeing Korea's food culture through his lens and sharing it with a global audience was unforgettable. I'm thankful for the opportunity and for the lasting memories we created along the way. Daniel along with his special guest, Jamie Frater, of listverse.com shows us DJ Koo's newest venture, "Shim Yang". Watch as Daniel and Jamie enjoy some good food and some good conversation about Korean food.