It takes about 30 seconds to hold the shari in hand, place the neta on top, and serve it on a plate. Another 15 seconds to pick it up with chopsticks and put it into the mouth. The evaluation of a piece of sushi is concluded in less than 1 minute. Given that the 'impression' is determined in that fl...
The breathtaking scenery of the sea and coastal cliffs makes Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province diverse. Although the sea is generally calm, areas like Hansando and Maemuldo can experience strong currents and high waves depending on the geography. With such ever-changing nature, it's difficult t...
To commemorate the 1st anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Cuba, a Korean Wave cultural festival will be held in Havana, Cuba, in April. This is the first official cultural event hosted by the South Korean side since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two c...
Challenging one's limits is usually not an easy task. Especially if one is testing those limits on their own. Typically, one tends to give up midway due to self-rationalization that this is enough. Of course, there are difficulties along the way. It is nearly impossible to surpass one's limits witho...
Chef Jung Sik Im of Jungsik, the first Korean restaurant to receive three Michelin stars in New York, said, "Asian cuisine is no longer following global trends; it proudly stands on the world stage." He sees the potential of Asian cuisine as "immense." Furthermore, he emphasized that as interest in ...
In Seoul in March, when the signs of spring were unmistakable, a special gourmet gala dinner took place at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul. This event, featuring chefs representing Singapore and Korea, captivated attention with a feast that captured the essence of the season in its dishes. On the 23rd...
One day before the international gastronomic event 'Asia 50 Best Restaurants,' a talk show was held to examine the present and future of Asian gastronomy. 'Asia 50 Best Restaurants' has introduced outstanding restaurants across Asia to gourmets around the world since its launch in 2013. The rankings...
Everyone has special moments. The first and the last remain particularly vivid. The moment of first facing a loved one, the memory of tasting a favorite food for the first time, etc. The brilliance of the first cannot be fully captured in words. The lingering feelings left by the last are also profo...
Stars eventually lose their light. However, until that moment, they shine brilliantly, decorating the night sky, and remain as stars for a long time. Kim Hyuk-kyu, or the name 'Deft,' is also similar to this. Having lived as a professional gamer for over 10 years, he has never lost his light for a m...
Ahead of the announcement of this year's Asia's 50 Best Restaurants ranking, the list for 51-100 has been released. This year's list features Korea's Born & Bred ranking the highest at 51st. This year, a total of six restaurants from Seoul are included in the ranking, making it one of the cities wit...
