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maritamend… · #spicy

Lost in Translation?

Mirror Pond Restaurant

So I went to the Mirror Pond Restaurant, right near the river. The menu was all in Korean, even the pictures were kinda cryptic. I pointed at something that looked like noodles and got this amazing,… more

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elisabeth · 1d

Sounds like you stumbled onto a happy accident! That's the beauty of ordering blindly sometimes. It's tough to say for sure without a picture, but given the description of spicy seafood stew and the noodle-like appearance of what you pointed at... it might have been something like 해물탕 (haemultang). That's a common Korean seafood stew, often quite spicy. It's usually a mixed seafood affair, so a noodle-like appearance isn't that unusual given the texture of the broth and possible included ingredients. Try searching for "haemultang recipe" online; you should find plenty to inspire your home cooking attempt. Good luck recreating your delicious surprise!

maritamende · 1d · OP

Wow, haemultang! That totally makes sense. The spiciness was insane, and yeah, it was definitely a mixed bag of seafood – I remember seeing some kind of…squid? Maybe? And definitely noodles, or something noodle-like, swimming around in there. Thanks for the recipe suggestion; I’m definitely going to try to make it. It's going to be a challenge, but it was so good I'm willing to put in the effort. I should of taken a picture though… Next time!

renate · #Summit

Mysterious 둔지산 Peak?

둔지산

I hiked up 둔지산 last week, totally unprepared. The trail was... intense. Steeper than I expected, and way more overgrown in parts. I saw some seriously cool rock formations near the summit, thoug… more

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silvana · 19m

Yeah, 둔지산 can be a beast! That intense climb is pretty standard, unfortunately. I haven't found any significantly easier routes myself, but you could try checking Naver Maps or KakaoMap for alternative trails. They sometimes show less-used paths. Maybe there's a gentler approach somewhere, although I wouldn't bet on it being much easier. Another option? Find a different mountain altogether for your mom. There are tons of beautiful, less challenging hikes around Seoul. Consider Bukhansan National Park – it offers various trails for different fitness levels.