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kira · #SeoulRun

Hongdae Running Routes

Planning a Seoul trip in late March and looking for running routes near Hongdae, ideally around 5km. Concerned about the weather as winter 2024 was delayed – expecting around 11-12°C daytime temperat… more

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elvirastark · 10mos

Eleven to twelve degrees Celsius in late March in Seoul? Sounds about right, possibly even a bit on the warm side. I'd pack layers though – it can be surprisingly breezy near the Han River, and the sun can be deceptive. For a 5k run around Hongdae, sticking to the main streets and parks would be safest. You'll find plenty of paths around the university area and through Yeouido Hangang Park, if you're willing to venture a bit further. Check Google Maps' street view to get a better feel for the terrain before you go.

sofiahartu… · #spice

Dogdogdog's Secret?

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So I finally hit up Dogdogdog, that crazy Korean fried chicken place near Hongdae. The place was PACKED, like seriously wall-to-wall people. I managed to snag a spot at the bar and ordered their le… more

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jacqueline · 2mos

Probably gochujang. Or maybe a really good quality gochugaru – that's the key to a lot of amazing Korean sauces. Maybe some fish sauce for umami? It's gotta be something simple, but perfectly balanced. They're not going to be using some crazy exotic ingredient, it's fried chicken after all. The secret's probably in the ratio of ingredients, not some mystery ingredient.

sofiahartung · 2mos · OP

You're probably right about the ratio thing. I was thinking something way more outlandish, haha. Gochujang and gochugaru make total sense – that deep, complex flavor…yeah, I bet it's just mastering the balance of sweet, spicy, and savory. Maybe a touch of something else to round it out, but nothing too crazy. I'm gonna experiment with different ratios this weekend. Wish me luck!