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Cuisine: Korean, Japanese

Chopsticks in Korea are metal to detect poison

Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries. In South Korea, “jeotgarak” means chopsticks.
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Sam’s Sushi near Humphreys a fish fanatic's paradise

Sitting on the hill of the quiet corner of Anjeong-ri Village near the Camp Humphreys, Sam’s Sushi could be easy to miss.
Photos by Sarah Hodge
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Quarantine Kitchen: Homemade soymilk and tofu

In these strange times, many of us are going back to our kitchens to rediscover long-lost domestic arts like bread baking (if you are lucky enough to find yeast and flour!), experimenting with fermentation, and making our own everyday staples – in my case, I’ve gone back to baking my own yeast bread, making tofu and fermenting my own yogurt and...
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Cuisine: Japanese

Enjoy Shabu Shabu with a Stunning View at Shabu Maxim

As winter has started settling in, what better way to warm up than with a hot dish of shabu shabu?
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Cuisine: Japanese

Haeundae's Ramen Fukuraiken offers you six types of tasty ramen

On a recent trip to go see the Haeundae Lights Festival, a colleague from out-of-town suggested we find a quick dinner before the light show began.
Photos by Kara Baker
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My Paradise: The world of Japanese clay pot cooking

Weeks after finding out our next assignment would be Camp Zama, Japan, and shortly before our arrival in the Land of the Rising Sun, I happened upon a cookbook co-authored by Naoko Takei Moore and Kyle Connaughton.
Photo by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Cuisine: Japanese

Stripes' Trip: Fishy delicacy at the top of Enoshima

At the end of a long hike to the top of Enoshima Island, Uomitei offers gorgeous scenery and amazingly fresh shirasu fit for a great lunch high above the sea.
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Cuisine: Japanese

Guide to Japan’s popular munchies

Among hundreds of options of tsumami dishes, the following are extremely popular and are standard at most izakaya in Japan. Memorize a few or take this handy guide with you so you can drink and eat like a local on your next night out.
Photos by Chihon Kim
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Cuisine: American, European, Korean, Japanese

Boxquare serves a variety of unique foods and drinks

The Boxquare, just across from Sinchon Station, is a restaurant complex housed inside of three stacked shipping containers. It opened in last year and has become a hot spot for young people looking for inexpensive and delicious food.
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Cuisine: Japanese, Korean

Dutum Wang Tonkasu: Thick, Fresh and Crunchy

Tonkasu (pork cutlet) is an old favorite comfort meal for Koreans, and you may easily find restaurants catering to the dish sprinkled around the city.
Located in Seomyeon Market adjacent to Lotte Department Store, Dutum Wang Tonkasu is quite popular for their fresh, handmade breaded deep-fried options and its clean, inviting interior.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Korean lesson: What do you want to eat for dinner?

Let’s learn a Korean phrase that will help you share your thoughts when deciding the menu together.
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Cuisine: Korean

11 Bunsik dishes foreigners must try in Korea

Bunsik, literally meaning "food made from flour," is a term used to refer to reasonably priced Korean dishes. The most adored bunsik includes Gimbap, tteokbokki and eomuk.
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Organizers of the Centum Beer Festival officially cancels this year's event

Organizers of the Centum Beer Festival have officially canceled this year’s event.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Korean lesson: Do you have carryout?

As USFK has raised its current health protection condition from “Bravo” to “Charlie” for all areas within South Korea, getting carry-out food at a restaurant was the only option.
Photos by ChiHon Kim
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Cuisine: Korean, International

5 Korean snacks foreigners have to eat

The time has never been more right for a snack, or two. Accessing your standard go-tos from back home is sometimes not possible. Besides, living overseas gives you a great opportunity to broaden your snack routine.
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Cuisine: Thai

Eathai Express serves up tasty Thai food outside Humphreys

Though Eathai Express across from Camp Humphrey’s walking gate has been around since 2017, the business has years of experience bringing Thailand’s famous cuisine to the Peninsula.