In the search for authentic, homestyle Korean food in Portland, OR, Sokongdong Tofu & BBQ is not to be missed. Specializing in soondubu (tofu soup), the restaurant is also set up for grilling with ample ventilation hoods, but that wasn’t the purpose of this visit. The menu boasts a nice …
We wanted to find authentic, homestyle Korean food in Portland, OR, and scoured the internet for recommendations. Despite the “fusion” name, Chungdam was just that: real, legit Korean cooking. In the sikdang (diner) style, Chungdam offers a nice variety of Korean staples. The server was knowledgeable, prompt, and accommodating. The …
Gamjatang, a savory pork bone soup with a rich, red broth that is slow-cooked for hours, is one of our favorite dishes, and is even harder to find in Korean restaurants. Enter Hanmaru Gamjatang, in the Allston section of Boston, MA. Hanmaru serves up table-side cooked gamjatang in either traditional …
I’ve had a hard time finding this dish in a restaurant on the US east coast, and an even harder time trying to find a base recipe to go from. Sometimes you need a Korean grandmother! Juk (jook) is a Korean comfort food and type of rice porridge, similar to …
