Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food & Drink
So you thought Korean cuisine was mainly about kimchi and barbecued beef? A few days in Seoul will swiftly
bring you up to speed. Prepare to be blown away by the amazing diversity and spicy deliciousness of the nation's
cuisine, ranging from rustic stews and tasty street snacks to glorious royal banquets involving elaborate prepara-
tion and presentation. The leisurely sampling of soothing traditional teas and herbal infusions is also one of Seoul's
great pleasures, as is the chance to sample a variety of local alcoholic beverages.
Food Books
Traditional Food: A Taste of
Korean Life (Korean Founda-
tion)
A Korean Mother's Cooking
Notes (Chang Sun-young)
Korean Cuisine: A Cultural Jour-
ney (Chung Haekyung)
Growing Up in a Korean
Kitchen (Hi Soo Shin He-
pinstall)
