Diary: Monday 03 August
One thing we miss in London are the 반찬 (banchan – side dishes) which appear instantly to accompany the main dish in any restaurant in Korea.
It is daylight robbery to charge £2 – £3 per side dish here, when these should be offered on the house.
Diary: Monday 03 August
There are endless restaurants in Seoul to suit all budgets, and everything we have eaten so far has been fresh, seasonal and delicious.
It won’t be long before the Michelin restaurant inspectors start sticking their noses into kimchee pots.
Diary: Sunday 02 August
After three visits to Seoul I am getting an idea of how vast this city is.
In order maintain some stability, we stay at the same location each time.
Diary: Saturday 01 August
One of our favourite things to do on holiday is to visit local museums.
The Leeum Samsung Museum of Art showcases some of the best in Korean and international art.
Diary: Friday 31 July
I am enjoying the hot weather very much.
As a bonus there’s another round of 빙수, this time with green tea ice cream.
Diary: Thursday 30 July
After a busy morning there was happiness to be found at teatime in Hannam-dong.
After her recent trip to London, Seoul Sister said she was confident that Passion 5 was my kind of cake and bread shop.
Diary: Wednesday 29 July
From farmland in Gangnam 1970, fast forward to Gangnam 2015.
There is not a cow or pig in sight, unless it is on your plate for lunch.
Diary: Wednesday 29 July
I so enjoyed watching the film Gangnam 1970 on the flight from London to Seoul…
…and Lee Min Ho in the lead role wasn’t the only reason for it.
