Again, this is from the movie Tampopo.

A scholar of Ramen teaches Ken Watanbe on "Ramen Etiquette."

Check out the revamped Epicourageous comic. It's a review of Buddha's Belly in Itaewon. Dan aka Epicourageous

You have to watch this! It's not only funny, it's also very informative.

Cookthinks is an amazing blog. Check it out! The food is adventurous and the pictures vivid. I aspire to be as great one day. The Yellow Submarine is hoping to reopen next Tuesday as a pizza and calzone restaurant. Steven doesn't know if he'll do delivery or not. Dan

The movie started me on my food journey was a movie called Tampopo. The film by Juzo Itami stars an ensemble cast including a delightful Nobuko Miyamoto and a young Ken Watanbe (from The Last Samurai). The movie is told in vignettes about a woman named Tampopo trying to save her dead husband's ramen shop. Two truckers roll into her shop like cowboys and they happen to be ramen connoisseurs. Tampopo implores them to teach her to be a ramen chef; their search for the ultimate ramen soup begins. That's the main story, but surrounding it- in separate threads- are stories about: a foodie gangster and his girlfriend having a sensual and delicious relationship (you'll never look at an egg yolk the same way again); beggers with epicurean tastes; a dying mother's last meal; people learning how to eat spaghetti; a lackey business assistant who is a star at a French restaurant; and a couple more. It's a brilliant movie- perfectly structured. I first rented it through Netfl...

Here's an article written by my friend Matt Gross.

Interestingly, they use gochujung instead of tomato sauce. I think it sounds super spicy. Check it out.

Here's an E-mail I received from the COEX InterContinental Seoul. A Christmas Eve Feast Featuring the Cuisines of Korea, Japan, China and India Asian Live, COEX InterContinental Seoul In celebration of Christmas Eve, Asian Live restaurant at the COEX InterContinental Seoul has created a 7-course feast highlighting the cuisines of Asia. This extraordinary set menu is extra attractive because guests will receive a complimentary glass of Moet & Chandon champagne with their meal. Add to that the romantic, candle-lit tables and you have the perfect recipe for a memorable night before Christmas. A lottery will also be held with prizes such as a coupon for accommodations at the hotel, a bottle of whiskey and a complimentary meal at The Brasserie. The Christmas Menu includes a Japanese appetizer, three kinds of sashimi, shark’s fin bean curd vegetable soup along with steamed king prawn with garlic and honey sauce. You can enjoy Tandoori chicken prepared by our Indian chef and grilled A...

I love rosemary because of it's piney aromatics. I love mojitos, but I haven't been able to get a decent one in this country. I decided last night that I would make myself a nightcap, so I took my trusty microplane (it's the best zester hands down and every chef should have 1.) and I decided to make myself a drink. Here are the directions. Rosemary Mojitos. Take one smell stem of rosemary. Add a half teaspoon of sugar and take a spoon and crush the rosemary stem with the sugar. Then add some lemon zest...I would say about wedge's worth of lime, add 1 shot vodka, ice and club soda. Enjoy. It's a very refreshing nightcap. You can add the lemon wedge for a more of a citrus flavor.

December 21 Zelen Wine Party. It’s no longer a speakeasy and the hip have found their niche at Zelen. There is an array of Bulgarian cuisine and an all you can drink wine bar. Semi-formal dress code. Wear something red and white for the special price of W25,000. 749-0600. December 24 Six Course Christmas Eve dinner at Toque. Chef Jane Chang will have 6 course Christmas Eve dinner with steak as the main course. The entree with also come with a glass of red or white wine. Reservations will be taken for 6:30pm and 8:30pm only. Get all this for W40,000. 794-3834. December 25 Christmas Turkey Brunch. After you open your presents, head over to Toque for a turkey brunch will all the fixings as well as scrambled eggs, quiche, sausage and bacon, etc. Starting at 11 and ending at 4:30. W35,000. 794-3834. December 24-25 Christmas at Chef Meili. Chef Meili will be welcoming Santa Clause this year to Seoul with his world class Austrian flair. He offers three entrees: slow roasted cris...

Chakraa's having specials all month at their restaurant. They are giving a 20% discount for couples and families. On Christmas and New Years, they are having an W18,000 all you can eat deal. Ummmm...curry tastes good.