The traditional Korean lunar calendar is filled with special ‘길일’ (gil-il), or ‘good days’ in Korean. These days of good luck sometimes refer to good days…
Five reasons to visit Taean!
Taean, to the west of Korea, is a lesser-known area of Korea’s fantastic coastline. But why should you add Taean to your Korea ‘To-Do’ list?…
Five reasons to visit Seoullo 7017!
Seoul’s newest landmark and urban garden, Seoullo 7017, opened earlier this year in May. The one 1km long walkway stretches over the city, connecting different…
Top 5 Restaurants to Visit Near Seoullo 7017!
Seoul is filled with restaurants; some better than others. With this overload of options, it can be difficult to choose the perfect restaurant. Gastro Tour…
Jayeom: A Slow Food ‘Ark of Taste’ Product
Few Koreans know about the country’s long history of ‘Jayeom’ or ‘boiled’ salt. It is such a rare and unique way of salt farming, unknown…
A Vibrant walking tour of local eateries in central Seoul!
The City Hall and Gwangwhamun area is one of the most dynamic and touristic areas of Seoul, with many popular sites like Cheonggyecheon Stream, Deoksu…
The Story of Korea’s Metal Chopsticks Continues! Special Pepero Day Post
Two years ago we wrote a blog post about why Korea uses metal chopsticks. It was read by millions around the world, and shared thousands…
A Taste of Culinary and Literary History: Eateries of the Unexplored ‘Joongrimdong’
As part of Gastro Tour Seoul’s new Seoullo 7017 Tasting Seoul tours, we discover the hidden and non-touristic area of Joongrimdong. Joongrimdong is a neighborhood…
Korea’s Rich Salt History: a Look at the Little Known Culture of ‘Jayeom’
Few foods hold as much historical and global significance as salt. Ancient wars have been waged in the pursuit of the mineral. During Roman times,…
Why Seoullo 7017?
The Seoullo 7017 pathway reopened on May 20th 2017, as a connection between the eastern and western sides around Seoul Station. The structure first opened…
‘Banchan’, Small Dishes on The Korean Dining Table
The Korean food table is made up of ‘rice,’ ‘soup,’ and ‘small-dishes.’ Many people say ‘side dish’ in English but ‘small dish.’ ‘Small dish’ is…
Korean Table Basics
For centuries, the Koreans have eaten the product of the sea, the field, and the mountain because of the components of the Korean peninsula and…
Gastro Tour Seoul introduced ‘K-Food Culture Center’ to the local expats in Seoul
The Korean Food Foundation has launched a brand new Korean Food promotional venue at the KTO (Korea Tourism Organization) Seoul building named ‘K-Food Culture Center’.…
8 Korean Foods with Special Meanings
Does what you’re eating mean what you think it means? ‘Janchi guksu’ noodles for a long and happy life Noodles in Korea have come to…
Obangsaek (Korean color symbolism): Why getting your ‘5-a-day’ means something slightly different in Korea
When looking at Korean traditional clothing, art, and food, it’s not hard to notice that some colors seem to be repeated more than others. You’d…
Why Korea Uses Metal Chopsticks?
Korea is the only country in the world to use metal chopsticks. Other Asian countries, including China, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia, use chopsticks made of…
7 Korean Soups to See You Through Winter
It’s cold outside. A good soup helps. As anyone living here will have noticed, Korea loves its soups. Most Korean meals come with at least one…
Korea’s 24 ‘Jeolgi’ Seasons | The 24 Seasons of Korea
How well do you know Korea’s lunar calendar, and its 24 ‘Jeolgi’ seasons in Korea? Like many other East Asian countries, Korea traditionally followed a…
‘Bojagi’, the Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Alternative to Paper Gift Wrapping
Need an innovative or environmentally alternative to wrapping paper for your presents this Christmas? How about using ‘Bojagi’ to wrap a special gift for a…
Winter Solstice and ‘Patjuk’
What do you know about red bean porridge, or ‘patjuk’? Made from boiled, softened red beans, water, and glutinous balls of rice, and sometimes eaten with…
8 Korean Snacks Not to Miss This Winter
Winter in Korea sees a range of fruits, treats, and foods hit the shelves that are not as readily available the rest of the year.…
6 Instagrams to Follow for Korean Food
At some point over the last few years, taking photos of your food before you eat it has become a firmly established step in social-eating rituals. In fact,…
A Taste of Korean Royal Court Cuisine: Kaesong Bossam Kimchi
In light of last week’s blog post on ‘kimjang’, this week Gastro Tour Seoul is excited to introduce a very special and historically significant Korean…
A Trip to the Tuscany of Korea
Gastro Tour Seoul’s ‘Tuscany of Korea’ Tour The Taean Peninsula to the south-west of Seoul is a lesser-known Korean county which produces some of the…
‘Kimjang’ and the Kimchi Making Process
If asked to name the first Korean food which springs to mind, a response from many might be ‘kimchi’. And with good reason, too. Kimchi…
Gastro Tour Seoul’s Brew Master Tour
On October 5th 2015, Gastro Tour Seoul and a team of hungry and thirsty food bloggers from I Ate My Way Through took on GTS’s…