Have you ever dreamed that you could drink your way to longevity? The next time you’re at our Bellevue Korean restaurant, try ordering a bottle of Korea’s own baek-se-ju, or “one hundred year liquor”. This wine is not only a fine complement to many Korean meals, but it also derives its name from the old […]
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What is “Korean Pizza?”
0At the Seoul Hot Pot Korean Restaurant in Bellevue, you might come across a curious, pancake-like dish. This is what the Koreans call a “pa-jeon”, sometimes referred to as “Korean pizza”. Pa-jeon is a popular street food, snack, or side dish throughout Korea, representing something that is both simple to make and savory to eat. […]
Equal Parts Rice and Love
0We put our hearts and souls into our food at our Bellevue Korean restaurant because Korean food demands heart and soul from its chefs. It’s a part of Korean cuisine that is more important than the chili, more important than the soy, and almost as important as the rice. Just as Korean food without rice […]
The Buddhist Tradition of Vegetarianism
0If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, you might have a hard time ordering food in Korea. The concept is still alien to much of the country, who may assume that fish and poultry don’t count as meat or that “just a little” would be acceptable. Our Bellevue Korean restaurant, however, is mindful of the meatless […]
The Amazing Nutritional Value of Buckwheat
0Looking for a good, healthy dish at our Bellevue Korean restaurant? You can’t go wrong with a bowl of neng myun. These buckwheat noodles are akin to the Japanese “soba”, and are served cold to give them a strong, chewy quality that many pasta enthusiasts find unforgettable. Furthermore, as they’re made from buckwheat, they offer […]
The Heart-Healthy Magic of Fish Eggs
0Have you ever had a soup made from fish eggs? At the Seoul Hot Pot Bellevue Korean restaurant, you can! Fish eggs, or “roe”, may not be a common food item for most Americans, but those who have tried them generally agree that they are a delicious delicacy. And in case you need any further […]
Know Your Chopsticks!
0Did you know that chopsticks vary from country to country? Indeed, even something as apparently simple as a pair of slender eating utensils can bear the hallmarks of its country of origin. Try keeping a sharp eye out the next time you go out to eat, and you’ll notice that the sticks at our Bellevue […]
Bok-Boon-Ja-Ju: Korea’s Macho, Macho Wine
0When people think about Korean wine, they usually think about the soju rice wine. However, the country also offers a selection of delightful fruity wines as well, some of which are available at our Bellevue Korean restaurant. One of the most popular of these is bok-boon-ja-ju. This wine, made from the juice of wild black […]
Octopus: It’s Tentacle-riffic!
0Browsing the menu of our Bellevue Korean restaurant, you might have spotted our nahk-jee-bohk-um and noticed the word “octopus” in its description. Many Americans still look askance at any dish that comes with tentacles, but the seafood-rich culture of Korea embraces the octopus in everything from salads to jerky. If you’ve never sampled octopi as […]
Bibimbap: Korea’s Beloved “Mixed Rice”
0Have you ever tried bibimbap? It’s as fun to eat as it is to pronounce! If you’ve never crossed paths with this delightful Korean favorite, then make the trip to our Korean restaurant in Bellevue to pick up a bowl right away! Though it comes in many forms, the basic structure of bibimbap is rice […]