Bondiso, an Artistic Fusion
While in Yangnim-dong, Bondiso is a must-eat restaurant. Well known among Koreans, it awaits its customers with a special atmosphere, tempting them with exotic fusion dishes never before encountered in the City of Light.
Category: Food & Drink
SABOTAGE: Gwangju’s Newest Dongmyeong-dong Establishment
Quickly Asserting Itself as One of Korea’s Best Brunch Spots Reviewed by Wilson Melbostad. I am an American dude who casually possesses an aggressive penchant for brunch. Expressed differently, if … Read More
Oi-Naengguk: Cold Cucumber Soup
By Joe Wabe. Cucumbers are exceptional! They are low in calories but packed with nutrients and water, ideal to promote hydration during the hot months of the year. The fact … Read More
Lee Lee Nam Studio: A Museum, Café, … and K-Drama Filming Location!
Reviewed by Jana Milosavljevic. Gwangju’s neighborhood of Yangnim-dong located in Nam-gu has been gathering more and more attention recently, and the Lee Lee Nam Studio surely one of the reasons. … Read More
“The Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon”: A Gourmet Experience
Reviewed by Melline Galani. Having a meal at the “Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon” (한남동나른한오후) is more than just an experience to satisfy one’s appetite. It is an entire experience covering the … Read More
Jjukkumi Bokkeum: Stir-Fried Baby Octopus
By Joe Wabe. In the past few years, jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) has become a distinctive spring food. It is between March and April that this small octopus emerges from the deep … Read More
Bibimbap: Mixed-Rice Bowl
By Joe Wabe. Bibimbap (비빔밥) is a renowned item on the world’s cuisine stage. It is not surprising that a few years ago, it was listed among the “World’s 50 … Read More
Sage: A Book & Music Café
Reviewed by Jana Milosavljevic. Book cafés and boardgame cafés are nothing new in Korea, and due to my love of books and boardgames, I have frequented both. However, if someone … Read More