A Table d'Hote of Tofu and Seafood by Gangmun Beach (Chodang Tofu Village, Gangneung)
Tofu is used extensively in Korean cuisine; its versatility as an ingredient could be owed to the absorbent texture and mild (arguably...
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Gangneung's Famous Jang-Kalguksu (Gangwon Province)
A formidable bowl of kalgusku landed with a heavy thud at our table. Jang-kalguksu, another one of Gangneung's signature noodle dishes,...
Kyodong, a Place Synonymous with Jjamppong (Gangneung, Gangwon Province)
In Gangneung, jjamppong is synonymous with Gyodong, a district near Gyeongpo Beach notable for its food scene. “Kyodong Banjeom" (교동반점)...
East Sea Specialities: Yeongdeok Snow Crab & Squid Soondae (Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province)
Yeongdeok dae-gae, in particular, have been regarded highly for their flavor since as early as the Joseon Dynasty.
Eun-Galchi Jorim | Braised Silver Cutlassfish aka Hairtail (Seogwipo, Jeju Island)
According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, South Korea ranks as one of the top consumers of seafood in the world. The...
Grilled Abalone & Abalone Rice (Woljeong-ri, Jeju Island)
The unmistakable smell of fish-fry grew stronger as we approached the restaurant famous for its jeonbok (abalone). It was same...
By Way of Korea: Jeonbok Kimbap (Seogwipo, Jeju Island)
The ebb and flow of the waves and the saltiness in the breeze continued to remind us that the sea was close by. But night had fallen upon...
By Way of Korea: Where to Eat Around the "Hoenggye Rotary" (Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province)
The quaint, rural town of Hoenggye, a hub for those visiting Alpensia Ski Resort or Yongpyong Ski Resort, hosts an incredible variety of...
By Way of Korea: $1M+ Dedicated to Promoting This Local Dish Ahead of the Olympics (Pyeongchang)
On the first day of September 2017, I boarded a bus to Pyeongchang with two large suitcases full of most of my belongings. The Seoul...
Hanwoo, Korea's Most Prized Beef (Hoenggye, Pyeongchang)
The evolution of the role of hanwoo allegorizes Korea's dramatic shift from an agrarian to industrial economy. Hanwoo refers to "premium"...
An Oft-Overlooked Food Gem in Gangnam: Yeongdong Market (Nonhyeon-dong, Seoul)
A magnificent Gangnam cityscape greeted me each morning when I peeled back my curtains upon waking up. Surveying the colorfully staggered...
Korean Temple Cuisine Restaurant Opened by a Former Buddhist Monk (Insadong, Seoul)
A feeling of wonder never escapes me whenever I return to the lively streets of Insadong. Pairs of gloved hands shaping and dusting fine,...
Grilled Back Ribs & Wild Vegetable Bibimbap at the Foothill of Maisan Mountain (Jinan)
With Eric's suggestions for must-try Jeonju dishes (bibimbap, kongnamul-gukbap) in mind, I spent most of my restless night combing...
By Way of Korea: Jeonju-Style Mul-Galbi (Hanok Village, Jeonju)
At the Yongsan KTX Station, we boarded the next Jeonju-bound train on which I connected to its high-speed WiFi to begin my search for a...
Kalguksu & Dumplings at Gwangjang Market (Jongno District, Seoul)
Though primarily experienced with our sense of taste, food tastes best when appreciated in different ways with each of our five senses....
Soondae-guk & Pig Parts Unknown (Euljiro-3ga, Seoul)
A stack of wide, plastic washbowls balanced atop boxes of radish on the restaurant's sidewalk marked a kimchi-making operation. Behind...
Fresh Mango Juice Stand (Hado Beach, Jeju Island)
A standalone juice stand lies along a road by the sea. The red and yellow stripes against the blueish-gray water and sky were hard to...
Samtan Art Mine - Jeongseon, South Korea
An abandoned coal mine deep in the mountains of Jeongseon that now houses art works and cultural artifacts.
Joomuk Gogi & Kkupddaegi - "Fist"-Sized Pork Parts & Pork Skin (Seongnam-dong, Gangneung)
All but one small, round table were occupied upon arrival, so our ravenous group of seven squeezed around the vacancy. Wasting no time,...
Squid Sausage - Jumunjin Fish Market, South Korea
As the sun began to rise, a fleet of boats hauled in its nightly harvest — squid being one of the most abundant catch. Delicately sliced...
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"If you’re twenty-two, physically fit, hungry to learn and be better, I urge you to travel - as far and as widely as possible. Sleep on floors if you have to. Find out how other people live and eat and cook. Learn from them - wherever you go."
Anthony Bourdain's unmatched relish for adventure and humble approach to food, cultures, and humanity left an indelible impression on my younger self. Imparting on me the courage to veer into the unknown, he inspired me to embrace my vulnerabilities and seek adventures and growth beyond the comforts of home.
In July of 2017, I boarded a one-way flight to Seoul, South Korea. Within the first week of arrival, I signed a lease for an apartment and by the end of August, I had accepted a job offer that relocated me to Pyeongchang and Gangneung, where the Winter Olympics were soon to be held. From there, I had the rare opportunity to explore much of the greater Gangwon Province's beautiful mountainous and coastal regions and their distinctive foods. Once or twice a month, I'd return to Seoul or travel to an unfamiliar region to poke around alleyways, markets, and mountains in search of more good eats and adventures.
By Way of Korea is a storytelling project inspired by the food, places, and faces I encountered throughout Korea. By sharing my fondest memories, notes, and images of Korea, I simply hope to play a small part in piquing greater curiosity about Korean food and culture in my readers. My content will heavily spotlight, but not be limited to Korean food and culture.
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