Seoul
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Samgyeopsal and Beef Sirloin for Lunch, with a Mountain of Minari
Grilling samgyeopsal and beef sirloin at home, starting at lunch. Half the pan is minari. Onion, potato and a pot of stew on the side, and no drinks today.
Korean Shabu-Shabu at Home — the Three-Act Dinner
Tonight's dinner: Deungchon-style shabu-shabu, delivered — with one hack. The beef came from the supermarket, since a tray of shabu-sliced beef costs…
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.
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.
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.
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.