Category Archives: Korean

The origins of kimchi in Korea

Posted on 2012/10/18 by .

Many would be surprised to discover that this seemingly traditional food was in fact first developed in the late 19th century. Also, the most important ingredient of kimchi, red pepper, was first introduced to Korea in the early 17th century … Continue reading →

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Seoul food notes

Posted on 2012/10/08 by .

There is always a pumpkin, smoked duck, or clam and noodles dish you haven’t seen before. The way to eat well here is to seek out the small restaurants, on the edge of residential districts, with no English language signs, … Continue reading →

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The Boston Globe on Cowen on food

Posted on 2012/04/20 by .

Cowen’s book offers more than ethnic-dining tips, however; it situates them in a broad historical context. Many of today’s mainstream foodies, Cowen argues, have the history of American food all backwards. They assume that American food is so terrible and … Continue reading →

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Oegadgib – Oe Gad Gib

Posted on 2011/09/19 by .

Oegadgib or Oe Gad Gib, web site, 7331 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, but quite set back from the road, behind the Latino meat market, 703-941-3100 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | WaPo | dishtip | … Continue reading →

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Bang Ga Nae

Posted on 2011/08/26 by .

Bang Ga Nae, 6499 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA, 703-941-2722 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) Located in the little house where the North Korean place (Pyongyang Soondae) used to be. Now they specialize in goat dishes, done … Continue reading →

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Pyongyang Soondae (formerly Chung Jin Dong)

Posted on 2011/03/14 by .

Pyongyang Soondae (formerly Chung Jin Dong), 6499 Little River Turnpike, West Alexandria, VA, 202-360-2746 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Yelp] Closed: now Bang Ga Nae (See post on previous restaurant in this location, Chung Jin Dong, Crab … Continue reading →

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Nak Won Restaurant

Posted on 2011/01/21 by .

Nak Won Restaurant, 7317 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, 703-354-9255, next door to Nak Won Catering and across the street from Le Matin de Paris. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Yelp] Very hearty, perfect for … Continue reading →

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MeeGa Korean Barbecue

Posted on 2010/09/10 by .

MeeGa Korean Barbecue, web site, 4070 Jermantown Road, Fairfax, VA, 703-691-3606, near the K-Mart. (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Google | Korean Food Blogger | Yelp] Very mixed in quality. The lunch box specials aren’t great. The … Continue reading →

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DaMoim

Posted on 2010/05/25 by .

DaMoim, web site, 7106 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA, 703-354-3211 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell | Yelp] Call me impressed. They call it Korean fusion. Get the Ssam with spicy pork and also get the kimchee … Continue reading →

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Gom Tang E

Posted on 2010/05/20 by .

Gom Tang E, web site, 4230 Annandale Road, Annandale, VA, 703-256-0096 (Metro Trip Planner – opens in new window) [Don Rockwell | Yelp | Gayot] There is a second location: 13840-E Braddock Road, Centreville, VA, 703-830-1131 [Yahoo | Yelp | … Continue reading →

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