Bibimbap, a bowl of rice mixed with meat and assorted vegetables, is one of the all time favorite meals of the Korean people, regardless of age or generation.
When it comes to mountains, height isn’t always everything. At a mere 685 meters, Maisan Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, may not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique topography.
One of three foods that was chosen as a representative dishes during the Joseon Dynasty, bibimbap has long been a favorite of Koreans and foreigners alike.
At a mere 685 meters, Maisan Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, may not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique topography.
The best place to get the best of anything is at the source. You want the best pasta? Go to Italy! You’re looking for the best pad thai? Visit Thailand! The best sushi? Duh, Japan! So it’s no surprise that the best bibimbap I’ve ever eaten, I had in Korea.
Doodaemunjip is the only building in Insa-dong that has an indoor garden and a terrace full of fresh living plants, presenting peaceful atmosphere rarely found in the urban city.
Many traditional Korean restaurants specializing in vegetable and wild herb dishes were lined up along the path leading to the temple entrance. I thought I should try my luck by just walking into the first restaurant that caught my eye.
Located across from the Traffic Broadcasting Network Busan around Pukyong National University, The Mat has served various Korean-style hanu dishes for five years since its open.
When thinking of beers and breweries, South Korea may not be high, or even present, on a brew connoisseur’s list. Many dismiss Korean beer as too weak or too watery, but there are breweries and microbreweries popping up all over the peninsula aiming to change these misconceptions.
What originally started as a small joint serving up some good fried chicken in Busan, is now a full-fledged chain of 300 restaurants across South Korea.
