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Read guide →Korean cuisine (hansik) is built around balance — fermented sides (banchan), a steaming bowl of rice, and a main dish that changes with the season. Meals are served all at once rather than in courses, and sharing dishes at the table is the norm. The depth of flavor comes from slow-fermented pastes like doenjang (soybean) and gochujang (chili), which form the backbone of soups, stews, and marinades across the country.
Gangnam-gu is Seoul's upscale business and entertainment district south of the Han River. Home to K-pop entertainment companies, COEX Mall, and the Apgujeong-Rodeo shopping strip, it attracts young professionals, tourists, and K-drama fans. Restaurants here tend toward the polished and premium, with a density of international cuisine, high-end Korean dining, and trendy cafés.
I went out to eat at a skewer restaurant with my family for the first time in a long time, and it was so delicious because there was no smell of meat and each piece was filled with the scent of charcoal. ㅠㅠㅠ From now on, when I crave skewers, I think I'll come here! Every single piece was so delicious!
Yakitori grilled directly on charcoal ~ It's so nice to have a place like this nearby
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