Travel. Eat. Repeat.
We haven't been able to go to any public gatherings for most of the year, so Mana and I have been reminiscing about the first beer festival we went to. There were so many delicious beers from local breweries that we had never heard about. So, even if you can't go to a large function,... Continue Reading →
We both love Korean BBQ but after living in Seoul for several years the novelty of Korean BBQ has gone away and BBQ restaurants seem more or less the same now. That changed when we went to Hwapo Shikdong (화포식당). As with every Korean meal, you have an assortment of side dishes that you can... Continue Reading →
It can be difficult to find western-style salads in Seoul. While you can find salads at various bakeries they are a little sweet and tend to be on the bland side. So when Mana told me about a restaurant that was healthy and had mainly salads I jumped at the chance to go. New Origin... Continue Reading →
Staying home due to COVID-19 is really making us miss cherry blossom season. Last year, we went to the cherry blossom festival in the small town of Jinhae, South Korea. There isn't a lot going on in this town besides the cherry blossom festival, but there are so many trees that a trip here is... Continue Reading →
We both like Italian food, but it can be difficult to find authentic Italian food in Seoul. However, the Tasting Room in IFC Mall was a pleasant surprise. We started off with a pesto cherry tomato flatbread. I was skeptical at first, but it was delicious. The crust was perfectly thin and crunchy with a... Continue Reading →
We love food! So we make a point of trying as many new foods as we can. This past weekend we went to a Chinese restaurant near Konkuk University. There are many Chinese Restaurants located there, many of which are authentic, but we happened upon this one while exploring the area for new restaurants to... Continue Reading →
Manda's Wanderland 