Why I Buy Bottles Instead of Brewing Homemade Makgeolli
Curious about homemade makgeolli? I explain why I buy mine, the drinks my family made, and how to try regional bottles and brewery experiences in Korea.
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You Can Ask What’s Good Here in Korean at a Restaurant
Learn how to ask what’s good here in Korean at a restaurant, what the question means, and how my father used it to get one or two menu recommendations.
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Why Do Koreans Use Metal Chopsticks?
Why do Koreans use metal chopsticks? A Korean shares everyday difficulties, wooden chopstick habits, dining etiquette, and what to ask for at restaurants.
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Why Doesn’t Ssam Culture Have Rules? A Korean Explains
In Korean ssam culture, there’s no fixed way to wrap it — no rules, no shame in a big bite. A Korean breaks down what actually goes into a wrap.
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Idong Galbi: The Pocheon Beef Ribs That Aren’t “Moving”
Idong galbi is named after a small Pocheon township, not the verb moving. A Korean shares the ribs, old-style dongchimi, and the family trip.
