KOREAN SPRING

Had such a huge craving for pepperoni pizza and this place pretty much satisfied it for me today when I met up with a couple of girlfriends for Friday dinner. 'Babbo Pizza' is a quirky little local pizza joint that's a bit out of the way; I'd definitely recommend you check it out if you live or work around the Seocho/Gangnam area, but not if you're visiting because there is nothing to see around here. The place is located on a road that literally has no other restaurants, and it makes you wonder how they can even stay open. But I guess they're okay with that. The interior decorations are super cute, with retro artworks and neon signs that give the place a cozy ambience. And affordable as their food is, basic side dishes, water, and napkins are all self-service. In case you don't already know, Koreans always serve pickles with "Western" food like pizza or pasta. I suppose it's the best non-Korean substitute we can

If you're studying Korean, you will undoubtedly come across a lot of idioms and expressions that are related to poop. It might seem primitive, but it gets the message across. Take a look at this one: [Korean] 네 똥 굵다. [Romanization] Ne (or ni) ddong gukda. [Meaning] Your poop is thick. Literally. This expression is a very sarcastic way of "complimenting" someone. Like when someone is bragging about something and it's really annoying and you just want to shut them up, you can say "그래, 네 똥 굵다" to mean "good for you" and if that person is sensible and smart enough they'll know to stop talking. Or when you're in an argument and you're clearly losing and the other person is super logical and relentless and you can't think of a good comeback, you can say "네 똥 굵다" to mean (sarcastically) "wow you genius, lucky you're so smart." Make sense? Heaven knows how this expression came about. Maybe it's b

Dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken) is a Korean dish that is hearty, delicious, inexpensive, and very easy to love. It's commonly enjoyed by Korean locals, and is an excellent option for tourists since it isn't too funky yet it still captures the essence of Korean cuisine. If you are looking for a place to try out some dakgalbi, Yoogane is always a safe bet. It's one of the biggest dakgalbi chains in Korea, and since it's a franchise the taste is quite standardized, meaning you can't go wrong. Rather than risking your chances on an independent restaurant that might turn out to be terrible, you can confidently walk into a Yoogane and rest assured that your meal will definitely taste great. The good thing about Yoogane is that they pretty much have one in any touristy or busy neighborhood, so it is super easy to find. The sign will most likely look like this: I visited the one at Garosu-gil today, and this particular Yoogane has a very modern interior that m