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Food & Drink

What Koreans actually eat — beyond the tourist spots. Real meals, convenience store hacks, and drinking culture.

Korean Coffee Culture: Why We Drink Iced Americano Even in Winter

May 30, 2026May 28, 2026 by S.H. Kim
Gloved hand holding a Seoul Coffee iced americano on a snow-covered street

It’s lunchtime on a weekday in Gangnam (강남, Seoul’s main business district), and almost everyone walking back toward the office towers has a coffee in hand — a takeout cup they haven’t finished, headed back to their desk. Some are hot, some are sweet blended drinks, but the one you’ll spot most is the iced … Read more

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What Koreans Actually Eat Every Day (Not What You Think)

May 20, 2026April 9, 2026 by S.H. Kim
Korean home dinner spread: kimchi stew in a stone pot, grilled fish, rice bowls, and many banchan

A friend from the U.S. once asked me, completely serious: “Do you eat Korean BBQ, like, every day?” I laughed so hard I almost choked on my instant ramen. Look — Korean BBQ is amazing. I love it. But eating it every day would be like an American having Thanksgiving dinner on a Tuesday morning. … Read more

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