You sit down at a Korean restaurant, place your order, and wait for water. A few minutes pass, but no one brings it. Then you notice another customer walking to a water dispenser near the wall and filling a cup. The restaurant may not have forgotten your table. Water could simply be self-service. Self-service in … Read more
A calm guide to how chopsticks, spoons, side dishes, and basic manners work together at a Korean table. Why Korean Chopsticks Can Feel Unfamiliar at First Korean chopsticks can feel unfamiliar to many international visitors, even if they have used chopsticks before. The shape, material, and table habits may be different from what people have … Read more
For many foreign visitors, Korean food begins long before they arrive in Korea. They may have seen characters eating ramyeon in a drama, watched videos of tteokbokki and Korean fried chicken, or tried kimchi, bibimbap or bulgogi in their own country. By the time they land in Seoul, Busan or Jeju, many already have a … Read more