[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

Going Somewhere Slowly gives us the low-down on Korean street food, read about one blogger's experience of finding food in Seoul, the BBC explores why Spam is so popular, and get to know more about Seoul and its culinary delights with a great guide from Migrationology.

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"Street Food in Korea"

Planning a trip to Korea to enjoy its fabulous flavours? Hit the streets! Korean food is one of the main reasons foreigners visit, and when you land it won't be long before you're tempted to try some of the food on offer street side. Going Somewhere Slowly has this guide to street food in Korea, and the good news it's "cheap, readily available and delicious"!

...READ ON GOING SOMEWHERE SLOWLY

"Food-Trippin' In Seoul, South Korea"

If you're curious about Korean cuisine but would also like to know a little more about it before you go out on a testing trip, Jeffer's recent blog post will definitely help. Here, Jeffer highlights a few common dishes you're likely to encounter along your travels along with his thoughts and experiences of the various "gastronomic delights" he enjoyed...

...READ ON JEFFER'S ODYSSEY

"Why is Spam a luxury food in South Korea?"

This article and video from the BBC is from a few years back, but it's still relevant today and helps explain how, exactly, Korea came to love Spam so much: "The pre-cooked tins of pork meat are the stuff of jokes, lunch boxes, wartime memories and, here in South Korea, a low-key, national love affair". Are you a fan of Spam?

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"Seoul Travel Guide for Food Lovers!"

Mark Wiens, writing for Migrationology, has this useful guide for food lovers with an eye on Korea. In it, Mark shares "practical information about where to stay, how to get around, and most importantly, what to eat when you're in Seoul". From street food and restaurants to pricing and travel, Mark's guide is great for getting clued up on K-food and the culture at large.

...READ ON MIGRATIONOLOGY