Korean Food Culture

Tea is common in Korea, because locals drink it not only for its caffeine content, but also for pleasure. Like the Chinese and Japanese, although to a lesser degree, Koreans …

There are dozens of types of Korean instant noodles, each one with a different but similar ingredients list, texture, and delectable flavor profile. When I lived in Korea, I tried …

South Korea has a vibrant snacking culture. From crunchy to sweet, there is a snack to suit everyone’s taste and vibe. In Korean dramas and variety shows, or the Instagram …

Unlike in some countries, most Korean street foods are healthy, filling, and decently nutritious. I’ve been known many-a-night to only have street snacks for dinner, because the portions you usually …

Koreans are universally known for three things: K-Pop, K-Drama, and Kimchi. While it’s true that the first two are popular amongst the younger crowd, the latter is something everybody of …

The pandemic did a number on South Korea’s businesses during the first year, with thousands of shops closing, reducing heavy foot traffic in popular Seoul night markets, like Myeongdong and …

Five tastes generally describe Korean food: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and spicy. But did you know Koreans have another sense of taste? This intriguing sense is called siwonhan-mat (시원한 맛), which …

These days drinking is frowned upon by health experts all over the world. But in South Korea, oftentimes refusing to drink is frowned upon.  Drinking after a long workday— Koreans …

Many Koreans both young and old enjoy lingering for an hour or two over a café latte, especially on weekend afternoons. In the evenings, bigger cafes in Seoul usually sell …

If you’ve ever been to Seoul, you’ve seen the evidence of thousands of coffee shops, one or two per corner. Over the last couple of decades, coffee has also managed …