Korea, known for its rich and diverse cuisine, offers numerous dishes, including pickled perilla leaves (kkaennip jangajji), also known as Perilla Kimchi (kkaennip Kimchi). These leaves might be new to some. Still, they are incredibly flavorful and bursting with health benefits. In this article, we’ll look at what perilla leaves […]
South Korea
The Perilla Leaf Debate: What is it? And is it Appropriate?
The perilla leaf debate has sparked many heated discussions and divided opinions in South Korea. The debate revolves around a hypothetical scenario where someone’s significant other offers to peel a perilla leaf for their partner’s friend at a restaurant, leading to controversy and disagreements. Many people are curious about the […]
Top 5 Korean Snack Box Review
Korean snack box subscription services are an exciting way to explore the delicious culinary culture of Korea from home. Korean food is a mix of flavorful spices, savory ingredients and complex flavors and these can all be encountered through these unique Korean snack boxes, allowing individuals to experience new flavors […]
What Is Asian Fusion Food
You’ve probably heard of Asian fusion cuisine, but what exactly is it? In short, it’s a culinary style that combines the best of both worlds: the bold flavors of Asian cuisine with the more delicate tastes of Western cuisine. When done right, the result is a truly unique and delicious […]
What Is Pan-Asian Food? Inside Asia’s Eclectic Cuisine
You may have heard of Pan-Asian cuisine but not be entirely sure what it entails. After all, Asia is a massive continent made up of many different countries, each with its own unique culinary traditions. So, what exactly is Pan-Asian food? If you’re looking to broaden your culinary horizons, Pan-Asian […]
Exploring Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
Unlike some seafood markets we have visited, Seoul’s Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, more commonly referred to as Noryangjin Fish Market, is extremely very well organised, and set up for both the wholesale and retail customers. We were able to walk up and down the wide aisles looking at the stalls […]