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Megi Maeuntang at Uiseong Maneul Hwangto Megi, Bucheon
Lunch was megi maeuntang at Uiseong Maneul Hwangto Megi (의성마늘황토메기), out in Jakdong in Bucheon, just west of Seoul. What is it? Maeuntang (매운탕) is a …
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202607 · 17
Kkot-Samgyeop (Flower Pork Belly) — Daebit Sikdang, Gaebong-dong
Korean BBQ night at Daebit Sikdang near home. Their thing is kkot-samgyeop (꽃삼겹, 'flower pork belly') grilled on a dome-shaped stone pan.
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202607 · 16
Homesul Night — Kahlúa Milk, Jjukkumi, Yukhoe
Drinking at home tonight — Koreans call it homesul (홈술, home + sul/alcohol). All the food is takeout. The drink: Kahlúa mixed with milk.
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202607 · 15
Dakjang Maekju — My Neighborhood Chicken & Beer Pub
My local pub, Dakjang Maekju in Gaebong-dong — walking distance from home, which in Korea is a blessing.
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202607 · 12
Geoje Panorama Cable Car — Nojasan Observatory
Riding the Geoje Panorama Cable Car up to the 565m Nojasan observatory, and the view over Korea's southern archipelago from the top.
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202607 · 12
Hanchi Mulhoe & Octopus Rice Bowl — Yoonsikdang, Geoje
Lunch on Geoje Island at a place called Yoonsikdang. We ordered hanchi mulhoe and a rock-octopus rice bowl.
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202607 · 12
Dongtae-tang Breakfast on Geoje Island
Day two on Geoje Island. Breakfast at the pollack-stew place right in front of our lodging.
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202607 · 11
Geoje Haegeumgang Cruise — Between Seagulls and Cliffs
Taking the Haegeumgang sightseeing cruise off Geoje Island, where the seagulls follow the boat close enough to take snacks from your hand.
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202607 · 11
Milmyeon on Geoje Island — Woomyeonga
Found a great noodle place on Geoje Island (south coast of Korea) called Woomyeonga. This one was seriously good.
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202607 · 10
Gopchang Jeongol — Korean Intestine Hot Pot in Gaebong-dong
Tonight's anju (안주 — food you eat while drinking) is gopchang jeongol, at my regular place Yeokjeon Sundae-guk in Gaebong-dong, Seoul.
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202607 · 09
Blog Redesign
Finally gave this old dev blog a facelift. Tech posts will still be the main thing, but from now on I'll also drop everyday records here — mostly…
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