Maesaengi Jeon (매생이전) is a unique and delicate Korean pancake made primarily with maesaengi (매생이), a type of cold-weather algae or seaweed. Characterized by its fine, hair-like strands and vibrant
Bajirak Jjamppong || Manila Clam Noodle Soup, 바지락짬뽕
Bajirak Jjamppong (바지락짬뽕) is a delightful variation of the classic Korean-Chinese noodle soup, Jjamppong, where the primary seafood focus shifts from squid (ojingeo) to the abundant and flavorful Manila clams
Maeun Deunggalbijjim || Intensely Spicy and Savory Braised Pork Ribs, 매운등갈비찜
Maeun Deunggalbijjim (매운등갈비찜) is a beloved and intensely flavorful Korean dish featuring tender pork back ribs (deunggalbi, 등갈비) braised in a rich, spicy, and savory sauce with a medley of
Meongge Kalguksu || A Detailed Look at Sea Pineapple Knife-Cut Noodle Soup, 멍게칼국수
Meongge Kalguksu (멍게칼국수) is a unique and less common variation of the popular Korean knife-cut noodle soup (kalguksu) that features sea pineapple (meongge, 멍게) as its star ingredient. This dish
Mandu Ramyeon || Dumpling Ramen, 만두라면
Mandu (만두) refers to dumplings in Korean. These are typically filled with a mixture of ground meat (usually pork or beef), vegetables, and sometimes glass noodles or kimchi. There are
Makchang Sundae || Pork Large Intestine Sausage, 막창순대
Makchang Sundae (막창순대) is a very specific and somewhat unique type of Korean sausage (sundae, 순대). The key characteristic that sets it apart is the use of pork large intestine
Muneo Gukbap || Octopus Rice Soup, 문어국밥
Muneo Gukbap (문어국밥) is a Korean dish that literally translates to “Octopus Rice Soup.” It’s a hearty and flavorful soup that features tender pieces of octopus served in a warm
Myeolchissambap || Anchovy, Leaf Wraps and Rice, 멸치쌈밥
Myeolchissambap (멸치쌈밥) is a traditional and flavorful Korean dish that hails from the southern coastal regions of Korea, particularly the Gyeongsangnam-do province, with cities like Tongyeong and Namhae being especially
Mugeunjihaejangguk || Aged Kimchi Hangover Soup, 묵은지해장국
Mukuenji Haejangguk is a beloved Korean dish that translates to “aged kimchi hangover soup.” It’s a hearty and flavorful soup that’s perfect for a comforting meal, especially after a night
Sijang Tongdak || Market Chicken, 옛날통닭, 시장통닭
“Sijang Tongdak” (시장통닭) translates to “Market Chicken” in English. Here’s what it is: Where to find it: If you’re looking for a taste of authentic Korean fried chicken, Sijang Tongdak