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Gobchang Gui – The Beauty of Grilled Intestines

Nov 30, 05 Gobchang Gui – The Beauty of Grilled Intestines

Posted by in Korean Food 101, Top Posts

I grew up in the South. Part of Southern soul food culture is chitterlings, more commonly known as chitlins. I honestly had never tried this delicacy before coming to Korea. Then again, I hadn’t even heard of fried green tomatoes until the movie came out. In the summer of 2004, Brant and I were sitting outside at a...

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Shrimp Burger vs. Squid Burger

Nov 03, 05 Shrimp Burger vs. Squid Burger

Posted by in Junk Food & Treats, Top Posts

Yes, despite of culture of health consciousness, fast food has penetrated the Korean market with abandon. McDonald’s has dressed in its own hanbok to adjust by having bulgogi burgers and other specialties meant to attract Korean diners. Korea’s mega-conglomerate Lotte has its own big franchise, Lotteria. My impression...

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Meat, Meat, Meat: The Gogi Buffet

Nov 01, 05 Meat, Meat, Meat: The Gogi Buffet

Posted by in Korean Food 101, Top Posts

My co-workers Julia and Lars had been raving about some restaurants that are gogi (meat) buffets. I thought, “Oh cool, get some meat and veg out of steam strays under heat lamps. Okay. I’ll try it.” One night, we went for it. When we got there, I realized, “Oh yeah, this is Korea. Everything’s raw...

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