| I think that one of the best way to really be able to say that you are in one country is to try the taste of local regardless the purpose of your journey either for vacation or work. The answer is through food! |
| Nowadays, there is a so called “Asian Fever” around Asian countries. In Thailand, a huge number of people are crazy about Korean media i.e. songs, movies, books, etc.; and I am with no exception. One of the most outstanding nations in this area is Korean. For the past couple years, I had a chance to go to Korea for three times at different seasons. Each time, I also tried different food, especially what I called “street food” which sold at tents and kiosks along the footpath. It’s pretty much similar to Bangkok. |
| Beside Kimchi, one of the most common quick food that we, foreigners, often see in almost every Korean series is Teok Bok Gi (떡볶이), which is made from rice flour and boiled with hot and spicy, thick red sauce. I had it every time when I went to Korea. I just simply love it. |
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| In addition to Teok Bok Gi, you will see another food call Eomuk (어묵) or sometimes called Odeng, which is made from fish cake, skewered and boiled. I had it in front of the theatre, where I went to see the show called Nanta. It’s good for a quick meal, especially when having it with soup. |
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The first time that I had this sweet red bean cake in fish shape was when I was in Chiang Mai visiting my uncle, and my cousin bought it from Nimmanhemin. Later when I went to Korea and saw this similar dessert, I tasted it and wondered that it had to be the original because it’s much better. |
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When you are walking in Myeong Dong area, you probably forget that you are in Seoul because it’s very close to Siam Square. However, when I was there the first time in Summer, there was an ice cream called “One-Foot long ice cream”. It’s a creamy and rich, served on cone. I think it’s only out during Summer because when I went back to Seoul again in February, I didn’t see it. |
| At night around Myeong Dong, you will see many kiosk with frying pan selling a fried squid. I, personally, loved squid so I would have to try it. But I didn’t like it that much because it’s kind of oily for too much butter. |
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Moreover, along the same road you would see the grilled corn!!! I just couldn’t resist it. The corn was so sweet and the grilling process made its aroma even richer. |
| Last but not least, small but larger in taste, the one and only, “Melon Ice Cream”. It’s my most favorite thing. Ever since I tried it, I got addicted to it. And I did not even change the favor, I just stuck with melon! It’s very refreshing and cheap. You have to try it and you will know what I mean. |
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| Pictures are from Google Images |
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