The US isn’t the only country who celebrates a day of thanksgiving! For our Bellevue Korean restaurant, Thanksgiving is celebrated towards the end of September. It is around this time when Koreans observe Chuseok, a three day holiday of food, family, and remembrance. Chuseok, which is sometimes called Hangawi, is similar in many ways to […]

Soy sauce is an indispensable part of our Bellevue Korean restaurant. It’s one of Korea’s most important seasonings, and a vital ingredient in many of the dishes we serve. But what, exactly, is soy sauce? Where does it come from, and what does it take to create this phenomenal taste sensation? The first step is […]

Tofu at our Bellevue Korean Restaurant One of Bellevue’s premier Korean restaurants, the Seoul Hot Pot, serves healthy tofu in their menu that patrons just love. Its popularity is not just based on its ability to absorb flavors but also in the richness of its health benefits. The health-conscious – vegetarians, vegans, and those who […]

Eating kimchi is one of the better favors you can do for your body. It is also a favorite pastime for the majority of Koreans, who can barely go a single day without it. However, most Westerners need to acquire the taste before they can fully enjoy its benefits. If you are one of the […]

Bi bim rice, commonly known in Korea as bibimbap, is more than just a great meal. Traditionally, you can expect such dishes to be prepared with a sense of balance that is both pleasing to the eye aesthetically and rich in symbolism. When done properly, bi bim rice will make use of all five of […]

Have you ever had flounder? This delightful flatfish may not be the most common of seafoods, but it has a taste that brings many people back for more time and time again. At our Bellevue Korean restaurant, you can find flounder in the form of our pan-fried gah-jah-mee-goo-yi. When you eat flounder, you’re getting a […]

The Korean BBQ Experience Made Easy As far as Korean BBQ is concerned, here’s a newbie should navigate himself/ herself through the experience of ordering, eating, and enjoying like a real pro. Don’t be intimidated, expect bright and bold flavors, and expect to eat a lot. Firstly, know your Korean meats. Which cut of the […]

What Do Koreans Eat for New Year Did you know that Koreans celebrate the New Year twice? They celebrate January 1(solar calendar) as Westerners do and also the start of the year on the lunar calendar (called Solnal) which for 2020 falls on the 25th of January. However, people in Korea and abroad consider Solnal […]

Health Benefits Galore from Kimchi This traditional Korean dish offers many health benefits not just for your gut, but your other body systems as well. So say and many nutritionists agree. Kimchi is good for your digestive tract. It is rich in beneficial probiotics, just like other fermented veggies and foods. These healthy bacteria have […]

Fact and Fiction About The Korean Diet Did you know that most Americans have some misconceptions about Korean food? It’s a good idea that these circulating ideas be put to rest by really digging into good research and understanding the Korean psyche about food. Here are some of those myths.