Hello L : Character Macaron Specialist
Reviewed and photographed by Melline Galani. Living in Gwangju for almost three years now, I must say I am familiar with many coffee shops in the city. I have also … Read More
Category: Food & Drink
Recipe: Stir-Fried Fish Cake
Written by Joe Wabe. Eomuk (어묵) or fish cake, was introduced into Korea during the Japanese occupation. The exact origin of this product is unclear, but its main ingredient, which … Read More
Mokpo’s Fantasy Coffee Shop
Written and photographed by Sarah Pittman. When I first saw Cafe Fantasy, I thought that it was a building straight out of Howl’s Moving Castle. When looking up at this … Read More
Galbi Jjim-Braised Pork Ribs
Written by Joe Wabe. According to legend, St. Valentine was a Roman priest who defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. In return, … Read More
Daega Restaurant
The Best Grilled Fish Serving around Gwangju Written and photographed by Melline Galani. Daega (대가), the house of grilled fish, has been one of my favorite restaurants in Korea since … Read More
Bari E.: Gwangju’s Next Dining Hotspot?
Reviewed by William Urbanski. Running a restaurant is tough. Beside the inherent difficulties and skill involved in cooking up delectable dishes on a daily basis, restaurants are complex businesses that … Read More
Baechu Doenjang-guk: Cabbage Soybean Soup
Written and photographed by Joe Wabe. The holiday season takes a toll on our health and weight. While December is full of joy and fun, January comes with lots of … Read More
Gul-Jeon – Oyster Pancakes
Written by Joe Wabe. Enjoying oysters in other countries could be a little extravagant, as prices can range to almost five times as much as in Korea. Nonetheless, their popularity … Read More