The plates are empty, the bill has been paid, and everyone stands up to leave. You assume the get-together is over—until someone asks a very familiar question in Korea: “Shall we go to a cafe?” For a first-time visitor, the next move may seem puzzling. You have already eaten and talked together. Why leave the … Read more
Dining together in Korea opens up far more menu choices than eating alone. Add just one more person, and shared grills, hot pots, and large dishes suddenly become much easier to order. At restaurants built around barbecue, hot pots, braised dishes, or other shared food, the menu may be organized by serving size or table-sized … Read more
Korean BBQ restaurants are one of the most exciting food experiences for first-time visitors to Korea. At first, Korean BBQ restaurants may look simple: meat, grill, lettuce, and sauces. But once you sit down, you quickly realize that Korean BBQ has its own rhythm. The details vary by restaurant, meat type, price level, and service … Read more