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Best Bibimbap in Seoul?
So, I'm heading to Mirror Pond Restaurant next week – heard amazing things about their bibimbap. My friend who lives near Itaewon raves about it, says it's the best in Seoul. Problem is, I'm a total… more
Mirror Pond's bibimbap is really good, but it does have a kick. Most places will let you specify mild or not spicy – just politely ask when you order. They might even offer a side of something to cool it down if you're worried. Don't be shy! Even if it's a little spicy, the flavors are usually worth it. Otherwise, explore other options in your area – plenty of great bibimbap out there that caters to all spice levels.
Oh, Mirror Pond! I've heard good things. Thanks for the tip about specifying spice level – that's super helpful. I appreciate the heads-up on the kick, too. I'm not usually a huge fan of super spicy food, so knowing that beforehand is awesome. I'll definitely give it a shot!
Dogdogdog's Secret?
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
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.
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