Zed's Curry I got this message from the lovely Susanna  (known as Zed by her friends) . On May 5th, she'll be cooking curry at Phillies in HBC. Susanna is an amazing cook. Her curries are to die for. I'll be there after our trip to the orphanage (if you are still interested in signing up, here's the link http://www.seouleats.com/2010/04/volunteer-to-cook-for-children-on.html)  You can sign-up on Facebook for Susanna's event here. A Spicy Wednesday Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 Time:        6:00pm - 9:30pm Location: Phillies , HBC Its our favorite bar and its my favorite hobby .................... Come and try my special flavors , have a beer and chat! It will be worth it! A selection of lamb, chicken and vegetable curry served with rice and salad. 10,000 won a plate.................available until sold out! I will donate the profits to charity..................... Hope to see u there! Zed

So right after attending the culinary tour and cooking class that I helped organized, I was invited by one of the participants (and friend) to enjoy some South African Style Indian Curry at her house. I had never had South African Style Indian Curry, so I was intrigued. The host, Suzanna, is of Indian decent (so she's lusciously brown) but she grew up in South Africa. Apparently, there is a large population of Indian people in South Africa and their curry is richer-quite buttery-, and heartier than their Indian counterparts. Here on the table there is cous cous; naan; a lamb, lentil, and potato curry; and a chicken curry. Here we have a lamb, lentil, and potato curry. It was richly flavored and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. Here is the bowl of chicken curry. Also quite excellent. But, I have to admit that the mango pickles made the meal for me. I LOVE MANGO PICKLES! They have a delicate texture like jaw-meat on yellowtail fish and the flavor is earthy yet piquant. I lov...

Dam Dam in Hongdae is owned by a friend of Hoya's. It's a little hidden away restaurant that serves well-prepared food at unbelievably low prices. I mean have you seen good Pomodoro pasta go for 7,000 won? You can get the Spicy Pescatore for only 7,000 as well (plus VAT) The place is kitchy, so it's a great place for a casual dinner or a first date for University Students. Here is my friend Hoya. She got the pasta vongole and it was a sizable portion. I got the Shrimp Tempura with Indian Curry. The curry is well spiced and thick. I was quite shocked because I expected the yellow abomination that you normally find at a 7,000 won price point. Be sure to check it out They have Pasta and Curry. If you get a set, you get salad and coffee included. There is a 10% VAT added Address: 서울시 마포구 상수동 312-4 #:  070-8848-2595 Directions: Go out Sangsu Station exit 1 and walk until you see the Hongdae Parking lot. Make a right and go down the first alley. It'll be on your...

I know Seoul eats is usually for all you gastronomes in the big smoke but if ever you venture into the sticks you might want to eat a little something which is why I am trying to add a little sprinkling of geographic diversity where I can. Jeonju might be the spiritual home of Korean food but options are strictly limited when it comes to international cuisines unless you count Pizza Hut and Outback Steakhouse, which I don't. We do have a nice little Korean run place that has just 2 things on the menu, curry and hot curry. Click here to read more.