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
If you think Korean convenience stores are just places to grab a drink or a quick snack, think again. In Korea, convenience stores are part of everyday life. They’re where people pick up a late-night meal, meet friends, discover the newest snacks before anyone else, create surprisingly good meals using convenience store ingredients, and even … Read more
Ordering food in Korea is usually easier than it looks—but the system can change from one restaurant to the next. At one place, a staff member may take your order at the table. At another, you may use a tablet, QR code, counter, or self-ordering kiosk. Some tables have a call bell, while smaller restaurants … Read more