WHAT TO EAT IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

When you can't travel yourself,
you drool over somebody else's traveling pictures... 

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We are such fortunate people - we Swedes in general - but particulary these two idiots writing this blog. Because we get people to correspond for us just by being so incredibly importunate that even the most persistant minds surrender for the thought of finally being left alone if they just do it.

Also fortunate, our first victim didn't need that much persuasion.
We were begging for a taste of South Korea since Julia, Felicia's sister, and her boyfriend Jonas are in Seoul now. Jonas has been there for some time now studing korean - and, it seems, eating his way through the city (we say, not envious at aaaaaall).

Here's his tips on what you should try to take a big bite of in Seoul - and where to do it.

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1. Korean BBQ 

"Must try when in South Korea!"

Eaten at: Mapogalmaegi, Sinchon area

 2. Buldak bokkeum bap

"Fried rice with 'buldak' meaning it's VERY strong" 

Eaten at: Food hall at ECC (EWHA Campus Complex)

 3. Jjampong

"Strong but tasty noodles" 

Eaten at: Food hall at ECC

4.  Hot Stone Pot Bibimbap

"Traditional korean dish, available in different versions" 

Eaten at: Food hall at ECC

5. Bulgogi

"Very tasty korean meat dish, this one is called Hot Pot Bulgogi. I've been looking for the place where I ate it and finally I found it, only in korean though."

Eaten at: 맛있는 순두부 & 김치찜 (in Sinchon)

6. Jjajangmyun

"Blackbean noodles - quite hearty but very good.
I don't remember this particular restaurant
but many Chinese restaurant serves this
and it taste kind of the same anywhere."

7. Bingsu

"Famous korean dessert made by shaved iced and other goods, like condensed milk, fruit syrup strawberries, kiwis or other fruits."

Read more about this mouthwatering Asian delicacy by clicking here.

Eaten at: Café Sulbing

8. Korean chicken

"Could be very strong but you can get them plain as well. 

Sold in many places, this one from a place in Sinchon." 

Eaten at: Kyochon chicken (교촌치킨)

9. Mandu - dumplings

"Bomb af!" 

Eaten at: 황생가칼국수, close to Gyeongbokgung.

10.  Selleongtang

"Some kind of meat soup (/porridge if you add the rice).
Remember to salt as it comes completely without seasoning." 

Eaten at: Bunseolleongtang (분설렁탕), in Sinchon area

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For the food-porn-lovers:

WESTERN FOOD
"KOREAN STYLE" 

11. Chicago style pizza

"Quite a lot of cheese but good anyway"

Eaten at: Chicago... something

12. Spaghetti Carbonara

"Koreans seems to like 'set menus'
(some kind of meal made up of several smaller courses for sharing)."

Eaten at: NY Lunch & Brunch, Sinchon area

ALSO...

13. Coffee with a view

"Very nice and cosy café on the eighth floor.
Save the mug and receit for a free refill of Americano."

Enjoy at: Eagle Café, Sinchon area

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We thank Julia & Jonas, especially Jonas, for all the time and effort he has put in this and hope you guys enjoy this post!

Next up: All the other pictures from Julia & Jonas's trip to Seoul...

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