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KOREA 2024: Mokran 목란, Korea Star Chef’s Lee Yeon Bok’s restaurant

[Travel in March 2024] If you’re a fan of Chinese cuisine, you’ve probably heard of Chef Lee Yeon-bok (이연복), the legendary chef who refined Menbosha (멘보샤) and made it a household name in Korea. Originally a Hong Kong-style dish, Menbosha is a deep-fried shrimp toast that became incredibly popular after Chef Lee showcased his version…

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KOREA 2024: It’s Salmon 연어롭다

[Travel in March 2024] Just arrived from Jeju, checked into our hotel, and then headed to Myeongdong to grab our barangs. My cousin and I probably enjoyed Olive Young a little too much—we somehow ended up buying something every time we dropped by! For dinner, we split up to do our own thing. I originally…

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홍대칼국수와족발

[Travel in March / April 2018] When we heard all our date coincide during our (individual) trip to Korea, we knew we need to have a gathering with all our friends. It’s like a mini gathering with good food. Dory suggested 족발 and this started many research too. We shortlisted a little and eventually 홍대칼국수와족발 came close…

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[Seoul] Sangsu: Kimpira 김피라

[Travel in October/November 2016] Before heading for our very first trip together, we were watching Battle trip, and there’s EP on Seoul Snack… and one of the places that APINK’s Eunji and Bomi introduce is this place Kimpira. Honestly, the food that they ordered look extremely yummy! So, I thought, maybe we could give it…