Korean food

The Elusive LEGENDARY Hotteok: How to Find the Famous ‘Ssal Yeon-Ip’ Pop-up Store in Korea

by
Close-up of Ssal Yeon-Ip hotteok cross-section with molten brown sugar syrup and nuts flowing out.

The Ultimate Treasure Hunt for Korea’s Best Sweet Snack Are you ready to level up your Korean street food hunt? Most guides tell you to find Hotteok (호떡, sweet pancake) at local markets, but the best one I’ve ever tasted isn’t fixed to a single spot. It’s an elusive, moving target that shows up in … Read more

Korean “Sambok”: The Three Hottest Days of Summer and How to Survive Them Like a Local

by

If you’re living in Korea or just visiting during July and August, you might be surprised to find certain restaurants suddenly packed and conversation turning toward special dates called “Chobok,” “Jungbok,” and “Malbok.” These are more than just random days—they mark Sambok (삼복), a unique Korean tradition for coping with the hottest time of the … Read more