No nation other than Korea can claim kimchi, it’s just a fact. When kimchi is made in China and exported, it’s like getting Italian leather loafers made in Istanbul. Just doesn’t quite jive. So just what is kimchi? The word “kimchi” is actually a loaded word, it refers to both …
Americans (waygooks) love BBQ. Koreans love BBQ. So how do you introduce Americans to Korean food? Put a grill in the middle of the table, serve meat a la carte, add some rice, romaine lettuce, and banchan (side dishes), market it as a “dining experience” and upcharge it like crazy. …
I’m not the first person to point this out to the waygook crowd. Loud and proud, say it with me.. “Bee-beam-bap.” Bibimbap is probably the most accessible Korean dish to the American palate. It means “stirred rice.” We’re familiar with rice, we’re familiar with veggies, we’re familiar with proteins, we …
My fellow waygooks (non-Korean people), I’m going to come out and say it: Koreans win at food. Sure, America may be the melting pot of cuisines from across the globe. But the Korean cuisine wave is coming, and we should be excited and embrace it. Despite being a rather small …
