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Dec
28
Min's Club in Insadong
Salmon Gravlax at Min's Club
Min's Club is a historical house that used to be the home of nobles. Built in the 1930 it has a Korean traditional exterior but with a modern interior. The space has higher ceilings and larger rooms than most regular Korean houses so it is a comfortable place to have a meal. The rooms are cosy. The wood framing is easily seen from the inside. ...
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Dec
27
Sashimi Platter at O Kitchen
Tuna Platter (Susumu's Dinner)
Susumu Yongari
Whenever I go to O Kitchen I feel like I am visiting old friends. Well, the friends that I would really like to meet: artistic foodies that can hold a decent conversation while juggling knives. This is a place I have visited extensively and so I will let the photos tell the story.
The menu during my last visit ...
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Dec
27
Cheongdam is where all the rich and fabulous people hang out and one place in particular that is quite nice is 48th Street by Cheongdam Intersection. This place has multiple stories. The first floor has a cafe like atmosphere with a very interesting arrangement for seating. The seating feels like it is something out of an MC Esher painting. Here you can get coffee or food.
The food at 48th St ...
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Dec
27
Korean Hanging Santa
Korean Hanging Santa
Korean Hanging Santa
On the 12th Day of Christmas my true love gave to me 12 Hanging Santas 11 Korean Christmas Trees10 Pairs of Funny Socks9 Maids a Dancing8 Christmas Cards7 Paper Lantern Christmas Trees6 Locks for a fence5 Christmas Cakes!4 pairs of socks,3 doggy outfits2 Silly hats And aSanta that bows at me. See the ot ...
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Dec
23
Korean Socks
Korean Socks
On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 10 Pairs of Funny Socks
9 Maids a Dancing
8 Christmas Cards
7 Paper Lantern Christmas Trees
6 Locks for a fence
5 Christmas Cakes!
4 pairs of socks,
3 doggy outfits
2 Silly hats And a
Santa that bows at me.
See the other days of Christmas here:
12 Days of Korean Christmas: Day 8: Christmas Cards
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Dec
23
Hey Seoul Eats Readers!
My friends are launching an interactive movie about Seoul, where the viewers will have a chance to win a trip for two to Korea! Here's the info and be sure to share it with others.
Dan
Step into Seoul a 24 hour epic adventure
‘Step into Seoul’ is an online experience where one navigates Seoul's greatest landmarks and attractions through an interactive ...
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Dec
23
Girls' Generation Christmas
Girls' Generation Christmas
Girls' Generation Christmas
Girls' Generation Christmas
On the 9th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 9 Maids a Dancing
8 Christmas Cards
7 Paper Lantern Christmas Trees
6 Locks for a fence
5 Christmas Cakes!
4 pairs of socks,
3 doggy outfits
2 Silly hats And a
Santa that bows at me.
See the other days o ...
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Dec
23
Korean Christmas Cards
On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me 8 Christmas Cards
7 Paper Lantern Christmas Trees
6 Locks for a fence
5 Christmas Cakes!
4 pairs of socks,
3 doggy outfits
2 Silly hats And a
Santa that bows at me.
See the other days of Christmas here:
12 Days of Christmas: Day 7: Paper Lantern Christmas Trees
12 Days of Christmas: Day 6: Locks
12 Days of ...
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Dec
22
The Mistress of Pain at Hongmi Dakbal
I asked my Korean friends why they would want to eat something so spicy that it burns going down and later going out.
They said that it relieves stress and that it feels good.
Hmmm...about a week ago I went to Hongmi Dakbal located over by Sinsa Station for a video shoot. This place is famous for their extremely spicy chicken feet. I am an adventurous eate ...
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Dec
22
Years ago I was in love with a Korean girl but was cautious. I had been dating her for a few months and had considered getting her a ring or some jewelry but I was worried this might scare her off. So prior to Christmas I had found out through various ways things that she was interested in. I found out she was really into health and holistic stuff, German calligraphy pens, staying warm and some ot ...
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