Sep 9, 2012

Reprinted by kind permission of yonhapnews agency Printed in Korea Times, september 5, 2012 By Joshua Hall Contributing writer SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) — The neighborhood of Hongdae, home to Hongik University in western Seoul, isn’t quite the place one would normally think of for innovative cuisine or fine wine. Yet, there is a growing number of...

May 3, 2012

Located in a back street down the hill from Itaewon market, Braai Republic is casual, friendly and fun unless you’re vegetarian. If you love a barbecue (or Braai as they are known in South Africa) then you’ll love this place. The kitchen occupies 30% of the interior.  A massive gas grill and large benches are installed to prepare and barbecue...

Feb 13, 2012

We’ve tasted menus, talked to chefs and sommeliers and eaten far too much. Here’s our list of the best places in Seoul to get romantic, party and seduce your lover. For excellent dining: Le Pavilion Secluded quiet and away from the crowds, this fine dining French restaurant has a classic wine list and impeccable service. The food has finely articulated...

Aug 27, 2011

  By Joshua Hall My father was in Seoul for two weeks. Many people’s first experience of Korean cuisine is Korean barbecue. However my father doesn’t eat red meat which gave us perfect excuse to show him some Korean cuisine less known to foreigners. We went to Nolboo Duck restaurant 놀부 유황 오리 in Jamsil (잠실). Reservations are essential...

May 27, 2011

매치를 한국음식과  멍게 비빔밥 이탈리아와인 바르베라  다스띠 On a recent trip to Tongyeong and Geoje-do we took several bottles of wine to pair with local dishes. Geoje Island (거 제도) is famous for it’s seafood and one specialty is myeonggae (sea squirt) bibimbap. We had a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc first as it was a hot...

Feb 3, 2011

한국음식 돼지고기 소금구이,  갈 매기살 매치 이탈리아 화이트 와인 트레비아노 세 미용 섞다 2007 Guisti E Zanza Nemorino Bianco Toscana IGT (Trebbiano / Semillion) I finally got to try this famous Galmaeggisal restaurant in Mapo. Joe from ZenKimchi and I went along with a journalist from an Australian food magazine. The food...