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susanna · #Intrigue

Mirror Pond's Mystery?

Mirror Pond Restaurant

So I finally made it to the Mirror Pond Restaurant, right near that crazy busy intersection in Seoul. The food was amazing, seriously some of the best Korean BBQ I've ever had. But... the service? A… more

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elisabeth · 8mos

Nah, you're not crazy. Mirror Pond has a… reputation. Heard whispers about it from a friend who lived near there for years – something about the owner, a bit eccentric, maybe even a little… off. The disappearing waiter thing? Totally fits the vibe. They say some dishes just… appear. It's all part of the "experience," apparently. Whether that's good or bad depends on your tolerance for the slightly surreal. Enjoy the amazing BBQ though, you definitely weren't wrong about that.

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 · 7mos

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 · 7mos · 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!