In addition to raw oysters, the buffet also featured an unusually wide selection of cooked oysters. Including Kilpatrick, Mornay, Chilli Crab, Okonomiyaki, Breaded and even Teochew-style Orh Neng.
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The Korean eel BBQ at Pohang Seafood is jinjja mashiso
We’ve eaten many eels, prepared several ways in different countries. But we’ve never had them unmarinated and grilled as-is. That is, until a couple of months ago.
Continue readingThere’s no such thing as too much yuzu at Yuzugen Pontocho
Yuzu sake, yuzu daikon, yuzu kosho, yuzu gyoza, yuzu nabe, yuzu ramen. When you’re a yuzu addict, it’s never enough.
Continue readingJeolla-do grilled eel two ways at Songgang Freshwater Eel
In South Korea, jang-eo (장어) is considered a health food that boosts energy, and is especially popular during the hot summer months.
Continue readingThe tragic fate of the jjukkumi at Najeongsun Halmae
Somewhere in the Yongdu-dong neighbourhood, within the Dongdaemun-gu district, a brass octopus stands at attention, solemnly saluting all who walk past.
Continue readingOur very first taste of ganjang gejang, courtesy of Keun Giwajip
I found out the hard way that ganjang gejang is an acquired taste. One that, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to acquire.
Continue readingThe hanjeongsik at Hangaram was easily our best meal in Seoul
Despite being mentally prepared for the large number of incoming items, when the food started arriving, we were hopelessly overwhelmed by the non-stop cascade of dishes.
Continue readingMasan Seafood and their ugly delicious agujjim
Monkfish may possibly be the ugliest fish in the world, but it also happens to be one of the most delicious.
Continue readingBack again at Manam for grilled fish, biryani and masala tea
There are a few restaurants that we visit regularly, and Manam is one of them. Ever since we first discovered it more than a year ago, we’ve gone back four times.
Continue readingLobsters for lunch at Yang Ming Seafood
I’m actually not a big lobster fan, but once in a while, it’s nice to have some nice lobster.
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