I think that we all want to do what we love. Food is my passion and Korea is my homeland. I have been working hard to combine my passions into a business that is beneficial to me and to the community at large. By doing this, it will allow me and the Seoul Eats Team to bring you even better content and tips on how to find the best restaurants in Korea. Taking more of a business approach to blogging doesn't mean that I will stray from the original mission of this site. When I started, I wanted to have a forum to critique restaurants and to let others know where the best places to eat in Seoul are. Even if I am asked to go to a restaurant, I write my honest opinions on the food. If it is bad, then I will tell you so in an objective way. Also, if I am invited to a restaurant then I will disclose this information. Since my blog has started I have been privileged to work on many projects revolving around food and there are even bigger ones in the horizon. For example, in the coming year...

Hi Dan, I used to live near Nowon Station, and my fiance and I loved this tiny broiled mackerel restaurant near the GS25.  I don't know which subway exit it is near, but there is always a long line of people waiting to be seated in the alleyway outside GS. Also, there is a bar in Hyewha called Basquiat that has a nice ambiance, and the owner's friends occasionally play jazz for patrons. Hope this helps! Savannah

This was sent by a reader^^ I'm always so happy when people send me mai l. She said that she found a great Fish N Chips place over by Sangsu Station exit 1. Thanks M for the email! Great Pictures! Here's the message: Hello Dan. I've been enjoying your blog and was looking for a fish & chips place aside from the Irish pub in Itaewon until I stumbled on this post http://www.seouleats.com/2009/ 09/2-for-1-fish-n-chips-again- at-wolfhound.html . We decided to check out Small Dish. I've never been to Wolfhound but the fish & chips at Small Dish were wonderful. Big portion (at least for me) at very reasonable prize. The place is also very small but cozy. To go there get out at Exit 1 Sangsu Station, turn left & walk straight (walk towards Hongdae University not Hapjeong Station, my friend got confused). Turn left when you see a cozy restaurant (forgot it's name). It's before you get to a book cafe and Snob coffee house on your left. The gu...

random photo^^ I love getting questions and answering questions. Now, I try and answer all the letters I receive, but sometimes I can't get to them. There are two options. 1) There is a forum section on the Seoul Eats Facebook Group Page (Click Here)  And there is a Seoul Eat's Forum found on the tab bar above or just click here. Recently I received this letter from a reader named Daniel: Hey Daniel, I was looking at your newest post of restaurant recommendations, and you posted this twice. So it must have been a good experience. Plus I've ever had a royal court experience. I checked out the website, but not a lot of useful information unless I have my Korean friend translate it. Was it an easy place to make reservations, if they even take them. Did you pick your set beforehand? Do they have English menus?  Would you recommend Sura-on for a special occasion? Are there any other restaurants you recommend for a special occasion? Thanks. My Response They have Englis...

Has Dos Tacos expanded to Nambu Terminal? Can anyone confirm this? This is a message I got from a reader: As with most of "directions" in South Korea - I had a little trouble. The  Orange Line #3 @Nambu Bus Terminal (I think that was the one) is only about 50 Meters west of the Dos Taco's, not quite the "hike" as from the Gangnam stop on the "green line". Thanks for the recommendations - I have tried several (Wolfhound, 3Alley, Ryans, On-the-Boarder, and even a few not recommended). Thanks and keep up the good work. I mean it must be true because he did get pictures.

It's going to be a busy month. Today I started Korean level 3 at Sookmyeong University. My Korean is getting better and I hope that soon, I will be like Neo and just be able to speak full, cognizant sentences without everyone just saying "eHHH?!" Whenever I speak Korean, that's the reaction I get. I originally thought it was my breath, but it's a mixture of accent and the unexpected low level of Korean that I can speak. I go to school from 9-1pm and I've got quite a few projects that I have on the board right now. On top of that I'm teaching part time. So...what I'm trying to say is that if I don't blog as regularly, don't hate me. I'm just super busy. And if anyone wants to help me fill the gap and write a bit for Seoul Eats, I can promise some great meals in the future. Plus, I have gift certificates to Tomatillo, if anyone is interested. You can submit your food stories, pictures, tips, and reviews HERE.  Thanks, Dan

A reader recently asked me go visit a restaurant that they really liked. I was too busy, but my buddy Fatmanseoul went and he did an awesome job writing an article and taking pictures for the next month's Groove magazine. Here is a teaser. Also, you should visit the restaurant! Here is the message I got from a reader, Jeffry. Hi Daniel. You don't know me, but I read your blog to keep tabs on the food scene here in Seoul. You've directed me to many a good meal, and thank you for that. In return I thought I'd send on some info on one of the best places I've (or rather, friends of mine) found. Real Italian Food! Oh, yeah, you heard me, REAL Italian food. Full of herbs, salty cheese and one man's obvious love of the cuisine. Oh, and far and away the best pizza I've had in Korea. One quick note on the pizza. For four years I was sous chef of a restaurant that was famous in my city for it's wood fired thin crust pizza. I know my pizza and this g...