Jun 14, 2019

Sanuki udon by way of Osaka at Hyun Udon

Udon artisan fuses fresh, housemade noodles with fragrant broths

Jun 13, 2019

[Seoul Food Alley] Tender, sweet spareribs at Seongsu-dong

Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secret recipes, often handed down through generations. -- Ed.Going out for grilled meat is always a treat, especially if you can sit outside in the nice early summer weather.Seongsu-dong Galbi Alley, situated near Seoul Forest in eastern Seoul, allows diners to grill meat outside. Tables and chairs

Jun 7, 2019

[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions

Relaxing spa at Grand Hyatt SeoulGrand Hyatt Seoul’s The Spa presents special spa treatment programs for the summer. The Vitamin Pulse Facial program includes a 30-minute back massage and one-hour anti-aging massage. The Green & Citrus treatment consists of a 90-minute body massage along with a bottle of organic cleanse juice. The Spa allows customers to choose the type of music to be played during its treatments. Treatments cost 220,000 won each. For more information or reservations,

Jun 6, 2019

[Seoul Food Alley] Trip back to ’90s: visiting ‘seagull meat alley’ in central Seoul

In all its retro glory, an alley in Seoul -- serving grilled “seagull meat” -- has risen as a popular dining spot. Though the name may indicate its location to be near a port city, “seagull meat alley” is actually situated at the heart of central Seoul, near Jongno 3-ga Station.(Video shot and edited by Lee Sun-hye /The Korea Herald) Don’ let the name galmaegisal, which could mean seagull meat in Korean, mislead you. The name refers to skirt steak, the cut

Jun 4, 2019

Food Safety Ministry to kick off YouTube series promoting less salt, sugar in diet

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is starting a YouTube series to encourage people to eat less salt and sugar.The series will feature cooking shows with low-salt and low-sugar recipes, as well as on-site evaluations of the salt and sugar content of packaged foods and restaurant dishes.Ahead of the series’ launch, the Food Safety Ministry held a healthy diet forum Monday.Reducing sodium and sugar intake is one of the campaigns being run by the ministry this year. From May 14 to 17, the m

May 31, 2019

[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions

Fruit bingsu at Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium Seoul Hilton’s Cilantro Deli presents bingsu, topped with summer fruits. Four varieties of bingsu, Koreans’ favorite summer desert made with shaved ice, are offered, featuring melon, pineapple, avocado and mango as the main topping. Large-sized, they are designed to be shared by two to three people.Each bingsoo is accompanied by small bowls of nuts, sweet red bean paste and rice cakes. Bingsu is priced between 43,000 won to 48,000 wo

May 31, 2019

Coffee with character at T.o.ch

New green bean showroom showcases brews with personality

May 30, 2019

[Seoul Food Alley] Wangsimni Gopchang Street lures intestine lovers

Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secret recipes, often handed down through generations. -- Ed.The Wangsimni area, located 3.9 kilometers east of Gyeongbokgung, is a household name for gopchang.Eating the internal organs of cows and pigs is popular here -- for instance, gopchang (small intestine), daechang (large intestine) and makc

May 24, 2019

[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions

Avocado afternoon at Grand InterContinental Seoul ParnasLobby Lounge at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas presents the Avocado Royal High Tea Set.The set offers avocado cream dacquoise; avocado scones with clotted cream; avocado brownies; brioche sandwich with roasted avocado; roasted avocado stuffed with mushroom, spinach and chicken; and avocado salad with harissa shrimp. Guests can choose either coffee or tea to accompany the food. The set costs 75,000 won person. It is available from 2 p.m

May 24, 2019

[Herald Interview] Chef puts faith in gimbap

Kim Rock-hun bent on giving Korea’s beloved street food a gourmet makeover

May 23, 2019

[Seoul Food Alley] Chicken stew alley with fishy vibe in Dongdaemun

Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secret recipes, often handed down through generations. -- Ed.Hidden among massive shopping malls, the back alleys of Dongdaemun are filled with old eateries that have been serving spicy meals for decades. Tucked away near Pyounghwa Market, the wholesale market for clothing, is a meter-wide alley serving c

May 16, 2019

[Seoul Food Alley] Buildings filled with stir-fried Korean blood sausage

Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secret recipes, often handed down through generations. -- Ed.Though not spread across a labyrinth of narrow alleys, Sillim-dong Sundae Town is still a complex cobweb of eateries. Sundae, Korean blood sausage, refers to pig intestines stuffed with glass noodles, vegetables and various spices. Often served

May 17, 2019

Michelin-starred chef back with another casual dining spot

Housemade bacon, sweet-corn mousse cake and more at Jungsik Cafe

May 17, 2019

[Herald Interview] What makes a good bar, and a good bartender

The Four Seasons Seoul’s speakeasy bar Charles H. has a new head bartender, Keith Motsi