Traditional Korean Eat - Cold Noodles 육쌈냉면

Nangmyeon is a popular traditional Korean eat, especially in the summer time because it is served in a bowl of ice. Although it sounds to be peculiar, it is probably the most refreshing meal that you can have. The best part about nangmyeon is many restaurants serve it in addition to their signature dishes. 

육쌈냉면 is one Korean chain restaurants that is favored among locals for this traditional Korean eat. Because the store focuses on the traditional eat of cold noodles, there is a very basic menu to order from. Most order either the regular or spicy nangmyeon. Each order is served with a marinated BBQ pork without the need to order (unless of course you want a bigger portion). This extremely cheap eat will only set you back $5. SAY WHAAAAT? Five bucks for noodles with BBQ meat? Yes. Because it such a cheap eat, there is almost always a line. Service is usually rather quick since there is a basic menu and customers expect a certain quality of food. 

Story of My Life - Jeju Travels

Labeled as the Hawaii of Korea, this island South of Seoul is only and hour away by plane. With constant flights almost every hour of the day heading out, it is practically recommended for a weekend trip. Although a weekend in Jeju is not enough time, and it is recommended to stay a week, it is still worth the mini weekend vacation.

Jeju is known for their many beaches and awesome views. With regular sandy beaches as well as black sand beaches, the view that surrounds the beach is phenomenal. This includes the highest mountain in Korea, Hallasan. I didn't get to hike the mountain this time, but I will return again to do so.

The several famous attractions in Jeju Island include the lava caves which is great for a hot summer day. The caves are dark and cool so you will stay refreshed. The one tip is to bring and umbrella or rain coat because the caves are dripping with cold water.

Another popular tourist spot for many is Loveland, an exhibition like the Sex Museum, but with a handful more of statues and figures to see and take goofy photos of. It definitely is not a place for children, but there are children walking around there. Next door to Loveland are a few museums to explore as well.

For those traveling with family, the field maze is recommended for running around and getting lost. It is a human maze made of plants that children absolutely love running through. One last recommendation for Jeju is to eat black pork. This meat can be cooked up in a variety of ways, which includes BBQ. This pork is the famous eat, but some restaurants may still have the fur of the pork on the meat so be mentally ready!

Nonetheless, it is a must visit for anyone who is traveling to Korea, especially those on vacation. It is the ultimate honeymoon spot and a place for couples. With so much to do in Jeju Island, it is recommended to stay around for a week. I will make a few trips back to knock out a few other things that are on my list, including the highlight of the year, Jeju Olle's Walking Festival which is the peak time to visit Jeju Island.

Street Food Yum - Honey BBQ Chicken

For those of you who know me, you all know that I am not the type of person to give up snacking. I absolutely love street food, and so I had to continue it here. Korea doesn't have much food trucks like we do in New York, but there are a bunch of street food carts. Most of them consist of fried foods which is delicious, but there are a bunch of other good eats as well!

One of the first street carts that I tried in the area that I live in is the Honey BBQ chicken with fried fishcake stick and a corn dog. For just two dollars a bucket of Honey BBQ chicken, it is absolutely filling to the point where I couldn't finish it. Picture is a bigger portion for seven, that in love with it!

I love being able to find these food carts along popular streets, train stations and late night outs. Nothing beats cheap eats and filling up my stomach. The only problem is I'll probably gain a lot more weight this trip than expected because I'm eating so much!

Today's Lunch - Korilla BBQ

I’ve been itching to try the Korilla food truck for quite a while now and I’ve been saving up my stomach for today, Thursday, the day that it is walking distance from me. You may have heard of the Korilla truck on Food Network, the race across the world. Although they didn’t make it to the end, they came back to their hometown New York to fill bellies of ours! Give yourself time to wait on a line, but it moves rather quickly so you won’t be starved for too long. Be sure to check the menu online prior to going because everything is just delicious!  

I ordered the Bulgogi Tacos with everything. I'll be honest, I'm not a fan. I decided tog o with the tacos because it wouldn't be as filling as the burrito which I try not to eat because it can get messy. I'm a bit bummed out today. The meat was great, sauce was great, but the shell was not so great. when everything is mixed in, it just doesn't compliment well enough for me. 

Restaurant Review - NY Kom Tang Soot Bul Kal Bi

NY Kom Tang Soot Bul Kal Bi

32 West 32nd Street

New York, NY 10001

One of the oldest restaurants in Korean Town, New York that I am absolutely in love with. I stumbled upon this restaurant with a friend when I couldn't decide where to have Korean BBQ and I am glad that this was randomly chosen. It doesn't look all that great form the outside, but the service and food is absolutely amazing.


Every Korean BBQ comes with a whole bunch of sides, but I've never been to a place that has given me so much side dishes which includes raw crab and raw squid. A very good money's worth meal and this is one of the few places that offer me the steam egg which I did not share at all.

In regards to entrees, the Kalbi and Spicy Marinated Pork was ordered for the BBQ and an appetizer of Seafood Pancake. Although this is a traditional Korean restaurant, the food is not as spicy as I thought it would be. I was a bit reluctant to order the spicy pork at first, but it turned out to be delicious. The most appealing part of the meal is the kalbi that was unrolled from the bone when cooked. Although it is a very thin slice of beef, it was absolutely delicious. 

Pricing is like every other Korean BBQ place which basically means expensive. This meal for two with juice and soda as drinks cost us a total of $85. A bit pricey, but I believe it was well worth it for the service and great food. I was so stuffed that I had extra for lunch so it technically filled three bellies.