Sit down at a traditional Korean restaurant table and you might notice something unusual. There are no forks, spoons, or chopsticks placed on the table. No utensil roll wrapped in a napkin. No basket of silverware brought by a server. Instead, someone at the table quietly reaches underneath and pulls open a small drawer built … Read more
Late at night in many Korean neighborhoods, one type of place stays brightly lit long after most businesses close. Through the windows, you can see rows of desks. Some people type quietly on laptops. Others review textbooks with headphones on. A few sip coffee while staring at glowing screens. No one is talking. Despite the … Read more
A dessert shop opening used to mean new flavors, better recipes, or seasonal menus. Recently in South Korea, something slightly different has been happening. Certain desserts — particularly those associated with the fast-spreading “dujjonku” trend — are drawing crowds not simply because people want to eat them, but because people want to be there when … Read more