Myeongseonheon Restaurant, in the hills outside of Gwangju is a traditional hanjeongsik (Korean multi-course meal) restaurant. Pictured here are a wide variety of dishes, including: Sidedishes 1 Samhap(three tastes in one) from the left - Fermented Skate(Thornback), Braised pork belly, kimchi 2 samsaeknamul - three colours of herbs 3 japchae - seasoned potato noodle 4 Gujeolpan - Platter of nine delicacies 5 nokdujeon - Mungbean pancake 6 saewoogui - baked shrimp 7 GwangEoHwae - Flatfish sashimi 8 hanwoohwae - Raw beef sashimi 9 Jeonbok Gui - Baked Abalone 10 shinseolo - brass chafing dish 11 Nokcha bokimchi - Green Tea Leaf Wrapped Kimchi 12 hobakjeon - green pumpkin pancake(Jeon) (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
A Traditional Hanok Village Jeonju, South Korea. (Source: Wikipedia) Jeonju, written as 전주시 (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌndʑu]) is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative Cities for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognize the city's traditional home cooking handed down through generations over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive local food festivals Jeonju bibimbap 전주비빔밥, a traditional local food, is well-known across South Korea. There are also several very popular vegetarian restaurants serving Jeonju style food and pine wine.
Myeongseonheon Restaurant, in the hills outside of Gwangju is a traditional hanjeongsik (Korean multi-course meal) restaurant. (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
The Deoksugung Palace and its surrounding streets and alleys. Pictured here are guards at the main gate of the palace, Dahanmen (大漢門).
Bamboo Museum Damyang South Korea.
The Deoksugung Palace and its surrounding streets and alleys.
Kisoondo Traditional Foods, in Changpyeong, South Korea. The matriarch of this operation, Soon Do Ki, prepares all of the traditional sauces from local organic ingredients. Soon Do Ki is pictured here in a portrait.
Kisoondo Traditional Foods, in Changpyeong, South Korea. The matriarch of this operation, Soon Do Ki, prepares all of the traditional sauces from local organic ingredients. Pictured here workers start the process of creating doenjang (a soybean paste similar to miso) - a once a year activity that involves placing meju blocks into a machine that crushes and separates the blocks to then be put in clay pots along with a saltwater brine for fermentation. During the process doenjang separates out from ganjang, a dark sauce similar to soy.
A pedestrian mall shopping street in Jeonju, South Korea. (Source: Wikipedia) Jeonju, written as 전주시 (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌndʑu]) is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative Cities for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognize the city's traditional home cooking handed down through generations over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive local food festivals Jeonju bibimbap 전주비빔밥, a traditional local food, is well-known across South Korea. There are also several very popular vegetarian restaurants serving Jeonju style food and pine wine.
Chosun University and its surrounding areas, in Gwangju, South Korea. Here two young Korean women pose for a portrait. (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
Seoul's Gwangjang Market, known for is amazing food stalls and small restaurants. One of the (many) specialties of the market is bindaetteok, a Korean mung bean pancake.
Congdu restaurant, formerly located in the Seoul National History Museum has relocated to the traditional home once used by the grandmother of the last Joseon (Chosun) King. Owner Vivian Han makes sure that the Korean haute cuisine always has flawless taste and presentation. Pictured here is a grilled yellow corvina (yellow croaker) with rice and Bosung green tea as well as kimchi.
Chungjangno District, a shopping and dense urban area in Gwangju, South Korea. Here two young Korean men pause for a smoke outside one of the many shops. (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
Gajok Hwegwan, a well-known bibimbap restaurant, located in the birthplace of Bibimbap, Jeonju. Pictured here is bibimbap along with several side dishes. Bibimbap literally means 'mixed rice' and is normally served hot in a bowl of warm rice, seasoned vegetables, gochujang, doenjang, and a raw egg. Some of the side dishes pictured here include: -side dishes ( see numbered picture attached) 1 kongnamulguk - bean sprouts soup 2 mumalaengi - seasoned dried radish 3 dureup - edible shoots of fatsia 4 danguinamul - Seasoned angelica gigas 5 Kimchi 6 Chwinamul (wikipedia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chwinamul 7 Arongjatae Gimjangachi - Gajokhwaegwan made dish (seasoned dried laver with soy sauce ) 8 gamjajorim - seasoned boiled potato 9 Dorajijeongwa - cooked roots of balloon flowers 10 yeongeunjorim - seasoned lotus root 11 gyeranjjim - boiled eggs 12 supsanjeok - korean kebab 13 munamul - seasoned daikon leaves 14 hwangpomuk - yellow acorn jelly 15 myeolchibokeum - Stir-Fried anchovies 16 gochujjangachi - seasoned chilli 17 maneuljjong - seasoned garlic leaves 18 kongnamuljapchae - seasoned sprouts with potato noodle 19 Gulbijjangachi - Seasoned Dried yellow Corvina 20 Pagimchi - scallion kimchi 21 gochujorim - seasoned chill (Source: Wikipedia) Jeonju, written as 전주시 (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌndʑu]) is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative Cities for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognize the city's traditional home cooking handed down through generations over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive local food festivals Jeonju bibimbap 전주비빔밥, a traditional local food, is well-known across South Ko
Myeongseonheon Restaurant, in the hills outside of Gwangju is a traditional hanjeongsik (Korean multi-course meal) restaurant. Pictured here is a tteokgalbi (pork and beef minced short rib patty) on a black iron plate surrounded by several side dishes. (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
Chosun University and its surrounding areas, in Gwangju, South Korea. Here a young Korean woman pauses to have her portrait taken. (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
Park Daegamne BBQ Restaurant in Seoul, South Korea. Pictured here is meat on the barbecue grill along with several side dishes including: 1. Yeongeun Kae sauce muchim - seasoned lotus root with sesame sauce 2. MyeongEeNaMul - Seasoned allium moly(herb) from Ulleung Island 3. Sangchugeotjeolee - Seasoned lettuce 4. Soondoobu - Soft Tofu 5. Osaekjobab - five colours of seasoned rice
Chungjangno District, a shopping and dense urban area in Gwangju, South Korea. Here a group of teenage Korean boys in school uniforms pause for a photo on one of the main pedestrian roads. (Source: Wikipedia): Gwangju (Korean pronunciation: [kwaŋdʑu]) is the sixth largest city in South Korea. It is a designated metropolitan city under the direct control of the central government's Home Minister. The city was also the capital of South Jeolla Province until the provincial office moved to the southern village of Namak inMuan County in 2005. Gwang (광, hanja 光) means
Gajok Hwegwan, a well-known bibimbap restaurant, located in the birthplace of Bibimbap, Jeonju. (Source: Wikipedia) Jeonju, written as 전주시 (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌndʑu]) is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative Cities for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognize the city's traditional home cooking handed down through generations over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive local food festivals Jeonju bibimbap 전주비빔밥, a traditional local food, is well-known across South Korea. There are also several very popular vegetarian restaurants serving Jeonju style food and pine wine.
Selling cotton candy outside the Gyeonggijeon Shrine in Jeonju, South Korea. (Source: Wikipedia) Jeonju, written as 전주시 (Korean pronunciation: [tɕʌndʑu]) is a city in South Korea, and the capital of North Jeolla Province. It is an important tourist center famous for Korean food, historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals. In May 2012, Jeonju was chosen as a Creative Cities for Gastronomy as part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. This honour recognize the city's traditional home cooking handed down through generations over thousands of years, its active public and private food research, a system of nurturing talented chefs, and its hosting of distinctive local food festivals Jeonju bibimbap 전주비빔밥, a traditional local food, is well-known across South Korea. There are also several very popular vegetarian restaurants serving Jeonju style food and pine wine.
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