find a few nice ones. Quite enjoyable. Cant wait to go again.

true indeed. but different people different preference. some of my friends like to cover as much as possible in one trip. eg 9 days (seoul,busan,jeju) their reason is they wouldn't going to travel back to korea again

let's go

This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Oct 4 2016, 09:59 AM

Yeah well that's true. But I do feel that for example if people would like to visit the palaces in Seoul, rushing through them is quite a waste. Take the time to look at the structures, take pictures, understand the history, and it all becomes really mesmerizing.

I cannot imagine covering 3 different places in 9 days lol.. the rush is madness.

I agree. I spent some time in the National Museum and it was quite awesome seeing the 1500+ years of history.

if you go with girls you need to be prepared that they prefer shopping more than historical places

From what I gather, these are the real ethnic stuff (apart from the tteokbokki and fishcake stuff) which I would be trying

1. hoe of varoius fishes, is it better at markets or a 횟집 (hoetjib) ?
2. yukhoe
3. samgyetang
4. jokbal
5. gopchang and its relatives
6. seafood jeon
7. sannakji and related raw seafood (abalone etc)
9. various meat type soups (maeuntang + beef and pork) - seollontang seems good
10. soy sauce crab
11. various galbi
12. various guksu, plus perhaps sujebi
13. various dubu hotpots
14.

A running list of interesting stuff to eat would be good. ....
I can add on to the list.

Does anyone have recommendations for a nice sujebi with strongly flavored broth? I like banmian/meehoonkueh with strongly flavored soups and al-dente dough.

This post has been edited by joytest: Oct 4 2016, 11:12 PM

Good list there.
I think you have most of it covered. The only thing I'd add in regards to galbi is that I suggest you try to get grade A haneul. It's very expensive yes, but at least try it once in a lifetime.

Could you provide the hangul word for "grade A haneul" ?

Is it beef like wagyu?

Basically just say "chweigo hanu", which means you want the best one. Although haneul (or hanu) does mean grade A beef, there are still variations of it. Also make sure you order the specific part of the cow you want. Ribs, shoulder, sirloin, etc. etc.

You could say it's Korea's equivalent to wagyu, but personally I think they do taste different. Both are awesome of course.

speaking of meat (for non beef eater)

seriously i dont understand why ppl order pork belly
the fat is inch thick...

Because when BBQ'd properly, the fat really seeps into the meat and make it extremely juicy and succulent.

Try heukdwaeji samgyeopsal once and you won't look back, ever again. I'm talking about the real good black pigs from Hwaeoreum or Surakan restaurant in Jeju, not the commercialized nonsense in black pork street. Yes it is fattening, not even going to deny it. But you can only have the real good ones here (and even that, only a few places). It's worth it once in a very, very long while.

If eat everyday then say hello to heart attack.

최고의 한우 ?

I have had a fair bit of wagyu so I should try this then.

Any recommended joints in Seoul or Busan?


Oh wooo ....

http://kimchimari.com/know-your-beef-cut/


Oh yeah man. Nicely grilled pork belly is so yummy.

I did have the grilled black pig in Jeju, pretty good, although I just randomly went into a shop that happened to be open. Got to dig out my old pics and see where it was.


This post has been edited by joytest: Oct 5 2016, 08:43 PM

BTW, from my G+ feed. Is this a worthwhile price?

60k for a set meal of 3 to 4 persons.

heard busan hit by tsunami.. anybody know more?

https://www.facebook.com/koreanophiless/pos...509942512547487

Looks pretty bad but no collapsed buildings.

http://m.koreatimes.co.kr/phone/news/view...._newsidx=215404

My trip is in 2 weeks' time... Hope it's all cleared up.

I m going next week .
I saw in fb the Haeundae beach was devastated

anyone can confirm jukseong church, taejongdong is fine?

I suppose it might take 1 week to clear the mess up. Hopefully it's faster since no buildings collapsed, but looks like some road sections need repair.

It will be helpful for the rest of us if you can post your experience on the situation.

I will be in Seoul first next week before hitting Busan the following week.

Gyeongju got flooded as well according to the news, so I think I'd really skip the place.

This post has been edited by joytest: Oct 6 2016, 10:26 AM

+1 also really can't find any restaurant that serve good meat in Malaysia.. too sad

ok lor for this price

This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Oct 6 2016, 10:33 AM

check on the latest news often. you mean taejongdae or taejangdong?

fall season especially during the month of oct quite alot of rainfall. continuous rain for few days. also busan is surrounded by the sea hence amount of rainfall and wind is more

Taejongdae , typo