When it comes to representative dishes that come to mind when mentioning Andong, “Jjimdak” is likely one of them. Other than that, “Gangodeung-eo (salted mackerel), Andong Soju” might also come to mind. Since I was visiting Andong, I thought I must try Andong Jjimdak before leaving. Fortunately, Andong has an area called “Jjimdak Alley,” where you can find various Jjimdak ...
Obok Miyeok is a franchise restaurant specializing in seaweed soup. In particular, it stands out for its “Flounder Seaweed Soup,” a dish not commonly found elsewhere, and can be found throughout the country. During my recent trip to Busan, after visiting Haedong Yonggungsa Temple, I decided to have lunch at “Obok Miyeok Songjeong Branch.” “Busan Songjeong Station, Obok Miyeok Songjeong ...
The area around Hyehwa Station in Seoul is commonly known as Daehangno. It earned this name because Seoul National University’s campus was once located here. As the location of Korea’s first universities, Sungkyunkwan University and Seoul National University, it naturally came to be called Daehangno. Currently, Daehangno is famous for its small theater performances. Even within Daehangno, the area is ...
Chueotang is a Korean dish, a soup made by boiling loaches or mudfish. Since loaches are considered most delicious in autumn, it is said that Chueotang is best enjoyed during this season. Hence, the name “Chueotang (秋魚湯)” uses the Chinese character for autumn (秋) from its name. Chueotang, along with Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup), is known as a representative health ...