Where does Gwyneth Paltrow eat Korean food? HanGawi in Manhattan’s 32nd Street K-town http://bit.ly/p67lTU (#). Nicole Kidman goes there too. Via @CoolstuffKorea [Read More]
Category: Restaurants and bars (page 3)
English tea and scones in Seoul
Mmm – English-style scones with Jeju-do tangerine marmalade looks rather good, with a nice pot of darjeeling. http://bit.ly/o5SBB4 (#) [Read More]
Noodles in NYC K-town
A farewell lunch of noodles at Shanghai Mong in NYC K-town yesterday. Thanks, Insoon. I'll see you in Seoul next year. http://twitpic.com/5gndzp # [Read More]
Judy Joo opens at the Playboy Club
London’s new Playboy club opens this weekend with executive chef Judy Joo overseeing the restaurant. @JudyJooIronChef I'm really looking forward to sampling some of your food. But they didn't invite me to the opening night ^_^ # [Read More]
A Korean restaurant in Dusseldorf
A fine Korean restaurant I just discovered in Dusseldorf. And I just converted another work colleague to Korean food. http://twitpic.com/52hgcp #. The Korean family running the restaurant had been in Germany for about 20 years. [Read More]
Victoria gets Korean
Yesterday I had a spot of luck. I was venturing into central London via my usual train terminus, London Victoria and whilst negotiating my way around the busy junction where Vauxhall bridge road meets Victoria Street when I spotted something rather interesting, a new Korean eatery. I may have a sixth sense when it comes … [Read More]
Kimchee Holborn has strong opening
It looks like Kimchee Holborn, the latest Korean restaurant in London, has had a storming first few days, judging by the photos on their Facebook page: http://on.fb.me/ec9ES3 # [Read More]
Nah Youn Sun – an album and restaurant recommendation
Mike Hobart of the FT liked Nah Youn Sun‘s performance earlier this year, and gives her new album 4 stars out of 5 http://bit.ly/bFtTn9 #. And her English PR swears by Finsbury Park Korean restaurant Dotori. Anyone been there? http://bit.ly/94S1Y7 # [Read More]
Korean-infused dishes at Roka
Went to swanky Japanese restaurant, Roka, for lunch today. Opted for dishes with a Korean connection. Softshell crab kimbap with kimchi didn't have any kimchi. And the lamb cutlets with Korean spices didn't have any Korean spices. But it was all very nice. # [Read More]
Just the right amount of spice … and loads of meat
A lunchtime trip to the Old Justice pub in Bermondsey I think I’d just been given the thumbs-up. I had just introduced some of my co-workers to Korean food for the first time. I wouldn’t say it was representative of your regular Korean food experience, but it was certainly popular with the Canary Wharf workers. … [Read More]
Surprise sushi restaurant in New Malden mini-market
There’s a good sushi restaurant at the back of the Seoul Plaza shop very near the Fountain Pub in New Malden. Turbot Set with maeuntang especially recommended! # [Read More]
Learn Korean in a London pub
Want to learn Korean in a fun and informal environment? You couldn’t do better than locate your classroom in the back room of a London boozer. For a while, the Korean Language Meetup Group has been convening occasionally at the Korean-owned Old Justice pub in Bermondsey for socialising, singing and eating. But maybe not enough … [Read More]
The Old Justice – the only Korean-owned pub in Central London?
In a corner of Bermondsey, right by the river, is one of many traditional East End boozers. Outside: picnic benches, barrels to put your pint glasses on, hanging baskets of flowers, and a view towards Tower Bridge (right). Inside, it’s cosy. High on the wall, a TV showing the footie (left). Oak paneled walls. In … [Read More]