Food & Dining

When people first become interested in Korean food, they often start with familiar dishes such as kimchi, bibimbap, bulgogi, or tteokbokki. Behind many everyday Korean dishes, however, are seasonings that may be less familiar at first: ganjang, doenjang, and gochujang. Learning how they taste, how they are used, and what their labels mean makes both … Read more

Ramyeon is so ordinary in Korea that most people do not think much about it. It is inexpensive, quick to make, easy to find, and useful whenever you want something hot without preparing a full meal. People cook it at home late at night, eat cup noodles at convenience stores, take packet ramyeon camping, order … Read more