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. Korean barbecue, hot pots, large shared dishes, and even some local favorites are often easier to order with two or more people. That … 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 table fills up fast, the staff may help with the … Read more