Have you ever wondered about how humanity first took to the all-important rice as a source of food? From the ancient world to our Bellevue Korean restaurant, this grain is unquestionably the most significant plant ever cultivated by civilization. It has been a key food source for more people over a longer time than any […]
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Korean Pork
0As is the case with many Asian culinary traditions, pork is a big part of the food in Korea. At our Bellevue Korean restaurant, you can find everybody’s favorite “other white meat” in the form of our soft tofu soups, our kimchi stew, our pajeon, our bossam, and more. Come and get your fill of […]
2014 is the Year of the Horse
0January 31st, 2014 was the lunar new year for our Bellevue Korean restaurant, marking the arrival of the Year of the Horse. The Horse is the seventh sign of the Chinese Zodiac, and people born under it are said to exhibit traits of strength, energy, and independence. They are also known to be a little […]
Korea’s Amazing Alphabet
0Are you familiar with the Korean alphabet? Though the language is not widely spoken outside of North and South Korea, it has risen in popularity in recent years among American students, currently representing the fifth most commonly studied language. You might look at all the foreign symbols on the menu at our Bellevue Korean restaurant […]
The Rise of the Chicken
0Everybody loves chicken. All across the world, it’s the most common variety of poultry. At our Bellevue Korean restaurant, you can enjoy this classic bird in the form of our delicious doc-bool-go-gi, a grilled barbecue dish favored by many. But where did the common chicken come from, and how did it win such a foothold […]
Korea’s Own Pomegranate Wine
0Looking for a good after-dinner wine for when you’re dining at our Bellevue Korean restaurant? Try something different, and order up a bottle of our seok-ryu-ju! A refreshing alternative to common rice or berry-based wines, seok-ryu-ju is a unique Korean liquor made from fermented pomegranate juice. This wine has a nice, tart taste to it. […]
Delivery in Korea
0Our Bellevue Korean restaurant can bring you very close to an authentic Korean dining experience, but there are some things that you just don’t get out of the country. Take, for example, the experience of ordering delivery in Korea. Though mundane, this task is a source of much bafflement to first-time visitors on the peninsula […]
A History of Soy Sauce
0Have you ever considered the history of something as simple as soy sauce? For the most part, this cultural phenomenon may be little more to you than a condiment you might sprinkle on your food at our Bellevue Korean restaurant. However, there is an ancient history surrounding this humble sauce that goes far, far back […]
Sustainable Farmed Fish
0When it comes to fish, sustainability is becoming more and more important. Our consumption of seafood puts a terrible strain on the populations of the ocean, which are having enough trouble with pollution and the increased acidity caused by our carbon output. This is why our Bellevue Korean restaurant believes in the importance of farmed […]
What’s the Deal with Prawns?
0At our Bellevue Korean restaurant, you can enjoy the great taste of prawns in either one of our soft tofu soups or our delicious seafood pancakes. But how much do you know about prawns? What distinguishes them from shrimp, and what are the health benefits of these shellfish? In truth, the terms “shrimp” and “prawns” […]