Second to a pour of Korean soju, “I think Grüner Veltliner pairs really well with Asian spices, especially gochujang,” says Steve Kim, sommelier atThe Bazaar by José Andrés. “Bright, fruity Grüner has a
If you visit Korea, there are certain things you will undoubtedly do, and drinking is one of those things so knowing how to say “cheers” in Korean can definitely come in handy. Koreans drink a lot, more than any other country in the world according to some sources, and Soju(소주...
The most widely consumed drink in Korea HAS to beSoju. In fact, the South Korean liquor accounts for97% of the country’s spirits market. It’s a clear, distilled rice liquor with potency similar to vodka. Locals in Korea drink it straight up – no mixers needed. Many Koreans chase aw...
What to drink From small bottles of whiskey to decent French wines, Korean convenience stores are usually stocked with pretty much anything you might want. Many people stick to the basics of soju and beer, as deals are common, particularly on beer (sometime...
Every St. Patrick's Day, food coloring makes green beer. The shortcut is not common in cocktails, but it will work in a pinch. To transform a neutral-colored drink into a stunning green delight without altering the taste, add a couple of drops of green food coloring. Recipes These ...
From Soju to Kimchi – Memoirs of a Foreign Saari in a Foreign Land “I can’t think of anything that excites a greater sense of childlike wonder than to be in a country where you are ignorant of almost everything. Suddenly you are five years old again. You can’t read anything, you...
The train leaves Pyongyang at 1010 daily and takes around four and a half hours to reach Sinuju, the border town with Dandong in China. There is a good Korean restaurant car which serves a very tasty set lunch and where you can buy beer, Soju (Korean sake) and soft drinks. There is...
Hayashi’s job was to scale and gut the fish so there would be no mess at home. The adults were nearing the end of a successful day of fishing, meaning they were deep into a bucket of beer, sake, and soju. As Hayashi dug around inside a Hawaiian soldierfish for its red-frilled gut...
Despite the rapid advance of makgeolli, the South Korean alcoholic beverage market is still dominated by soju and beer, which account for more than 80% of sales. Min-kyu says the greatest challenge facing makgeolli makers is the public perception that the drink is for old people. Most of...
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