In today’s health-conscious world, people are looking to foods like fish and flax to give them the omega-3 that they need. Fish are, of course, the favored source here at our Bellevue Korean restaurant. Not only is fish a more delicious way to get your omega-3, but there are also important nutritional implications as well. […]
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RSSWhat is Mak-Guhl-Li?
0Our Bellevue Korean restaurant has a great selection of traditional Korean liquors, and mak-guhl-li is one of the lesser-known varieties. This is a Korean rice wine made from rice, wheat, and other grains, fermented until it produces a semi-transparent fluid and an opaque residue that gathers at the bottom. When this transparent fluid is drunk […]
Korea’s Favorite Cabbage
0Would you know “napa” if you saw it? It’s a name that is foreign to many Americans, but there’s a good chance that you’ve eaten it before if you’ve dined at our Bellevue Korean restaurant. This is the cabbage that most kimchi is made out of, as well as the leaf that is frequently used […]
What Good are Green Onions?
0The green onion is a humble little vegetable. It’s generally content to hang around in the background of many dishes, including much of what we serve at our Bellevue Korean restaurant, rarely ever drawing notice to itself. In case you’ve ever paid them any thought, though, it’s worth noting the many health benefits that the […]
What are the Health Benefits of Soy Sauce?
0One of the most important condiments found at our Bellevue Korean restaurant is, of course, soy sauce. It’s one of the biggest seasonings in Korean cuisine, as well as popular the world over for its strong, distinct flavor. Due to its high sodium content, and its general similarities to table salt, many make the mistake […]
The History of Chopsticks
0Have you ever wondered by which quirks of history you should have ended up with such a curious set of utensils as the chopsticks at our Bellevue Korean restaurant? Indeed, the sticks that are so popular throughout much of Asia are an enigma to many Westerners; how did this most singular method of dining come […]
Try a Little Bo-ssam!
0If you’re looking for something special at our Bellevue Korean restaurant, consider the unique treat that is bo-ssam. This dish consists of thin slices of pork steamed to perfection and served with a spread of condiments and vegetable leaves. You eat the bo-ssam by wrapping the pork in a leaf of lettuce or kimchi, usually […]
The Tofu Story
0Tofu has a big presence in our Bellevue Korean restaurant. Just take a look through our selections of hot tofu soups, and you’ll surely find a dish to suit the tofu lover in you. But where did tofu come from? Who first created tofu, and why is it such an important part of the culture […]
My Wine is Like a Red, Red Rose
0Though many people only think of soju when they think of Korean liquors, Korea is not lacking in options when it comes to delicious wines. Yet another fascinating beverage available at our Bellevue Korean restaurant is sansachun, a Korean wine brewed from the juice of the Chinese hawthorn berry. Sansachun is very sweet and thick, […]
The 100 Year Liquor
0Have 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 […]