Kimchi is a very important dish to Korea, considered by many to be a quintessential symbol of the country. Therefore, when Korean chefs work to promote their cuisine throughout the world, one of their biggest priorities is to popularize this ancient favorite. This is a goal that Koreans have been working towards since 1988, when […]

Though the Korean diet is largely one of the world’s healthiest, there is one field in which South Korea does not look so good. Specifically, the sodium intake of the average Korean is among the highest on Earth. So, if you are trying to practice a low-sodium diet, can you still enjoy the great taste […]

February 8th of this year is the Lunar New Year, according to the traditional Chinese calendar. As such, many Koreans throughout the world will be celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Monkey. People born under the influence of the monkey are known to possess many of the qualities that monkeys are known to […]

South Korea has a larger Christian population than other countries throughout Asia, with Christians making up as much as 30% of Koreans. Therefore, Christmas is a more important day than it is in Japan or China. The country recognizes it as a national holiday, giving workers a day off. It is common to see lavish […]

November is here again, which means that people throughout the United States are looking forward to Thanksgiving. This is a time for gathering around the table with friends and family to give thanks, be it in the form of a shared prayer, a toast, or simply sharing what you are most thankful for. If you […]

Every culture has its more curious idiosyncrasies, and South Korea is no exception. Of particular note is an old, traditional courtship ritual. Known as the Haam ceremony, it is one of the world’s most delightfully quirky methods of proposing marriage. In preparation for this ceremony, the hopeful groom and a party made up of his […]

When the summer months start oppressing you, consider beating the heat with a bowl of makguksu. Similar to the more well-known naengmyeon, this is a traditional Korean noodle dish that is served cold. A local specialty of Chuncheon, the capital of the Korean province of Gangwon, makguksu is a popular choice among Koreans throughout the […]

Many people in the United States are put off by the word “seaweed”. However, this valuable vegetable has been a big part of the dining traditions of many cultures since ancient times. Korean diners have come up with many ways to enjoy the seaweed native to their waters, including the simple seaweed salad you can […]

An important part of Korean cuisine is jeotgal, which comes in the form of several different varieties of fermented seafood-based condiments. They are made by mixing seafood with salt and other condiments and allowing the mixture to ferment in a cool place. Common seafood used for these purposes include anchovies, oysters, and clams. The most […]

Seoul Hot Pot offers a classic tonkatsu meal in the form of our tonkatsu combo box. Observing this, some people may wonder, “What is a Japanese dish doing on the menu of a Bellevue Korean restaurant?” In truth, this breaded pork cutlet is a popular favorite throughout Korea. Though the first tonkatsu was created in […]