tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28353551682588160912024-03-13T22:54:21.157-07:00Book of RayFor the love of food & travelTortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-86928399039571098832013-08-28T21:21:00.003-07:002013-08-28T21:24:17.880-07:00Indonesian Food #1: Medan Kwetiau<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Indonesia may be a country where 2km-long traffic-jams is a part of the daily grind, and where poverty is a very confronting and a clearly visible problem. It can be quite a shocking experience. </span></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Indonesian Stir-Fried Flat-Rice Noodle</span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'd like to introduce you all to the <b>Medan Kwetiau: Indonesian Stir-Fried Flat-Rice Noodle! </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's quite similar to the <i>Pad See-Ew</i> from Thailand. The sauce is generally Soy Sauce & Fish Sauce base, but what makes it distinctively Indonesian is the use of Sweet Soy Sauce (Kecap Manis). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Medan</b> is one of the biggest cities in Indonesia, and is quite renowned for the range of delicious cultural dishes. The Chinese culture is very prominent there, which introduced a variety of food and add to the diversity in culinary palette for the city! (Yey for Diversity!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Medan Kwetiau is one of the most famous dishes that they have there, and there is a whole street that is packed with restaurants that serve this particular dish because of its popularity with the locals.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ingredients, which includes egg, fishballs, shallots and of course, flat- rice noodles, are stir-fried in a humongous wok with an even bigger fire. It is generally better cooked with a gas-stove instead of an electric-stove, because the fire brings out the flavor and aroma much better in my opinion. The noodles are wrapped in banana leaves, which not only for sealing in the flavour, but also for packaging purposes. This makes it the perfect street food and take-away!</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It has been my personal favorite and I will <u>not</u> fail to have it (at least once) every time I visit Medan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do try it when you have the chance, and let me know of your favorite Indonesian Dish in the comments below!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I actually went to the cat one first, before going to the dog one. :P</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">IF YOU ARE A CAT LOVER: MUST MUST MUST GO :D</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay, the setting is pretty similar to the dog-cafe except with a lot more scratching posts, kitty litter boxes, yarnball and etc. Oh! fishbone decor as well. IT's CAT HAVEN. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Nevertheless, it still has a charm. :)</span></div>
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Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-61659546318682479082010-12-16T04:30:00.000-08:002010-12-16T04:41:15.416-08:00Bau Haus Doggie Cafe - Hongdae<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ah, okay. MY finals FINALLY finished! :D So time for some blogging! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have so many adventures to tell you guys about, so let's start with the recent one :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Also I know what you're thinking, they must stink right? </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(Interesting fact = 'Bau' in Indonesian means Smelly :D)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Surprisingly not at all really. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The room is well air-conditioned with a lot of sprays and odour-killing technology.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If you are allergic to dogs...... I don't know why you would want to come here.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well. Maybe. Except. To die. A furry death.</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-61919025093149079412010-10-03T04:39:00.000-07:002010-10-03T04:40:42.771-07:00닭갈비 - DagGalBi - Spicy Chicken<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yum, yum yum.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I had this dish in Sydney, but to have it here is extraordinarily different. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It wasn't as spicy as the one in Sydney, but I was pretty sure they can ante up the spice level. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Then again, if you were my sister whose tongue can be massaged with chilli and complained that it's sweet, this wouldn't be spicy at all :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The sizzling chicken that is accompanied by an array of vegies, sausages and rice cakes are one of the most soothing sounds I have ever heard. :P</span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The toppings may very, and some people likes to top it all off with mozzarella cheese melting on top of the fiery dish. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Like Ori Bulgogi, you can have Fried Rice near the end of the meal to fill you up!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This place is not that obvious, and I only stumbled upon it by chance when I saw its little sign.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">From the outside, it doesn't look impressive at all. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">However, this is one of those empirical proof that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Carbonara is also not a bad choice. The semi-crispy bacon has a strong aroma that is well accompanied by button mushroom :d</span>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-28538498083499759902010-10-03T04:08:00.000-07:002010-10-03T04:27:11.180-07:00찜닭 - Jjim Dag<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">찜닭 Jjim Dag is one of my favourite Korean dish. Okay, they are all pretty much my favourite ~ but you know what I mean! :D It's like choosing between your children :P</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a main course that combines your ordinary vegies: potatoes, cucumbers, carrots, with chicken steamed and stir-fried (i think), and a silky, transparent noodles made from rice (fun to chew and very soft) ;) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The noodle can be tricky to eat and serve, which is why we were given the scissors :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I ate this between the 3 of us, and I must say it was quite filling :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It can also be spicy as hell for you chilli-lovers </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The University is exclusively for women only, although they accept male international students. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It has a beautiful name -<i> the Flower of Pear -</i> that is fitting to describe the elegance displayed by the campus grounds and of course, those who dwell within it. :P </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Needless to say, the 'sceneries' are indeed, pleasing to the eye. :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The reason I am mentioning this wonderful sanctuary is:</span><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>1. WOMEN ONLY</i>! It is interesting to find that there are universities that are exclusively for women, that can't be found in Australia. (correct me if I'm wrong)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Located bout 100m away from the main gate of the Ewha University, it is a lovely little Cafe, quite famous for its Sweet Potato cake. I know it sounds a bit weird, but it's pretty good! :D </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was too full at that moment to have enjoyed it thoroughly though~~ :( Blast! Why didn't I have 2 stomachs?!?!?!? :P</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The lush red beans, the fresh burst of kiwi, strawberry and banana, cooled down with the mountain of finely crushed ice makes this wonderful desert- *slurp :d </span><br />
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</span>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-61738718621792294612010-09-25T19:09:00.000-07:002010-09-25T19:09:31.340-07:00Duck! Bulgogi ~<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Duck Bulgogi - Ori Bulgogi (오리 불고기)</span><br />
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</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b><i>Ori Bulgogi</i></b> is duck marinated in Bulgogi sauce and freshly cooked in front of you! :d </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's more interesting and has a stronger aroma than the usual beef Bulgogi in my opinion.</span></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The sauce is what makes this dish quite unique. </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The dipping sauce is a mixture of grounded sesame seeds and the world famous spicy sauce - the red pepper sauce. </span></div><br />
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</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Suncheon is a nice quiet town, and I was told by Ilyun’s dad that it was the best city in Korea to live in. He may be a bit biased :P but I can see where he’s coming from. This town of 200,000 or so people, it is lodged between the river, the sea, and the mountain; Thus fulfilling all the good Fengshui requirements for a paradise. :D </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And it costs 7,000 KRW - AUD$6.50 :D (it was a BanGyeTang - Half a Chicken)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hahaha, this blog post is still about my last weekend ~ I did so many things, and the next blog post will also be about an Adventure I had during the same period of time O_o</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anyways, strap in, have your bibs ready and raise your forks! This one will make you droool :D </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yum yum, nom nom nom ~</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay, I was led to this place in Jungmuro. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a 2 minute walk from the Kukdong Bldg(극동빌딩) and a 5 minute walk from Jungmuro station exit number 5. In relation to Sinchon, it's about 6-7 stations away and a station away from Myong-dong. Pretty detailed ey? I'm impressed too :D </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">THAT's because this is a place that we have to REMEMBER!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">THE NAME of the PLACE: Ddung Bo </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If I'm not mistaken, it's been open since 1981 so they know what they are doing! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's also pretty famous, I think you can find it on the internet. Whether or not it is in Korean that's another matter :P</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Pigging it out :d</span></b><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well, it's basically your extraordinaly fresh, succulent and tender chunks of good ol' Pork, but it's the part of the neck which is why it is extra extraaaaaa tender and extra extraaaaa..... JUICY. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Damn it! They should have an emoticon or something to express this level of juiciness. :D</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think the best way to enjoy this wonderful and traditional dish is to dip it in the mixture of Wasabi, soy sauce, and spring onion after skimming it with the salt/pepper (seen on the small plate above the porridge). I know, Wasabi right? The thing is, the Wasabi is not strong at all! Especially, when you have mixed it thoroughly with the sauce. And the hint of spice is just PERFECT ~~~~ slurp* :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last but not least, those who enjoy the taste of a fresh, crisp and cold beer will not want to miss the chance to wash down this baby with a few bottles fresh from the fridge :D</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's even better after a long summer day =]</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Enjoy with friends and family :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Regards,</span><br />
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</span>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-41096265242005293932010-09-05T00:05:00.000-07:002010-09-05T00:12:34.266-07:00연(連) - the Connection<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">1st Sep '10 </span></i><br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Location: 종로 Jongno</span></i><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was very anxious to write about this place because it is such a wonderful and relaxing oasis in the suburbial dessert of city life that we reside in :D </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's called Yon (Korean), Lian (Chinese), aka the Connection. :)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The owners, I believe, are 3 brothers and sister who run this fine establishment :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>The Atmosphere: Relaxing, Exotic und Romantic :D </b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The place is on the second and third floor of a building in Jongno. A step into the Oasis requires us to remove our shoes. Dimming light illuminate the room but it's not too dark that you can't really see where you're stepping. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are no seats, only soft and comfy sets of padding and pillows. The tables and where you are seated are large enough for 6 people so there are plenty of leg space really ~ =]</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Out the window you can enjoy the Nightview and city lights. It feels like you are watching those busy bees from the Windowpanes of your Sanctuary. You know what I mean?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There are a few reasons why you might want to come here. </span><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think the number one reason: <i>a place to </i><b><i>date</i></b>. While the tables are not separated by huge bulging walls, the dark and dim lighting gives a lot of privacy :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a very very social place, mostly because there aren't very many distractions around (ie. Televisions, Games, Noise etc.) and so the only thing you do is drink, talk and enjoy the fine Shisha if you wish :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Shisha</b></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For Those who don't know what Shishas are, it's a way of enjoying Tobacco with a subtle hint of flavouring (ie. Fruit etc.) </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The Koreans call it </span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="color: purple; font-family: Gulim, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">후까</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">,</span><span lang="ZH-CN" style="color: purple; font-family: Gulim, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">후카</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%;">(hooka) or </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple; font-family: Gulim, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 14px;">물담배.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">It's a Turkish custom I think, just Google it if you wanna know the history :D</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">Usually, smoke that comes from cigarettes makes me cough, but this doesn't. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px;">At least one puff :) ~~~ </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Like I mentioned above, Shisha is provided here for a very reasonable price. Now, I haven't had many Shisha in my lifetime but I think this one's pretty decent :P</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">3 Drinks + Shisha = 44,000 KRW (AUD $40)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Reasonable? Worth it? That's for you to decide :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Please comment guys :D </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I appreciate it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Regards,</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's been a fun-filled week, and I've just gotten the chance to write it all down in my blog to immortalise it for years to come. :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I'm still exploring my Home base, Sinchon at this point. I asked one of my buddies to have dinner with me. Of course, every time I go out to dinner I will always try something new. :P</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">An open mind is needed when trying new things of course! But that's a topic for another blog post. For now, I'd like to introduce to you the wonderful world of SamBab!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Some might call it Sukiyaki, others Bulgogi SamBab :D </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a stew made from JapChae, fresh mushrooms, onions and Marinated Beef.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But what made this a special experience is the way we eat it :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The combination of cool, crisp vegies (like Mint, BokChoy, Lettuce or cabbages) works very well with the nicely stewed tender meat. The meat is wrapped around the meat like.... a...... wrap XD (See pictures)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I personally like to eat it with the Mint leaves because it gives a fresh mint burst of flavour that really goes well with the meat. The subtle bitterness of the Mint leaves also balances out the sweetness of the Marinated Beef.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">This particular place that we went to was a bit expensive. When I say expensive, I meant on an impoverished student's (ie. Me) payroll, you probably can't afford to eat here everyday :P It costs bout 10,000KRW up! So, please remember, when eating here - bring your walking ATMs (Boyfriend, Parents, Cougar) :D</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Regards,</span><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A popular Chinese dish that has been Koreanized along the way so many years ago. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It costs bout $4.50 (4500 KRW) and is more than enough, even for me :)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The sauce is mixed with onion and minced meat and is accompanied by Ramen (La Mian). </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We had it delivered since it was pouring down! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Oh, and another interesting thing is that, the delivery guy will be back for the bowls :D Haha. </span></div>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-65372322021894564332010-08-30T01:43:00.000-07:002010-09-04T21:39:07.632-07:00Roe, Vegies and Rice = Al Bab 알밥 ~<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">30th Aug '10</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's probably my favourite cafe at the moment, due to the fact that I used to mooch off 7-8 hours of internet a day :D </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Okay, I just found out that Tom n Toms has faster internet as well. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">At least, faster than COFFEE BREAK. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As the name implies, it's sweet :D</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Basically, it's a 5 cm thick piece of sliced bread that has been buttered in the middle and drizzled with honey and caramel topped with whipped cream.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a delight for your sweet tooth, but not for your thighs :P</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It is a bit expensive (5000 won upwards), but you pay for the atmosphere too. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The dimming lights and smell of fresh grounded coffee makes it quite ideal for dates, </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">but it also works well for a place to hang out and have a chat. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">There is a piano and guitar that is free to play. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The only condition is that you have to play the whole song XD</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">They also have a stringless double bass, some woodwind and brass instrument to give it a vintage and musical look. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">After all, what is a cafe without some music to add to the atmosphere? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Very classy.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's not far from the Budae Jjigae place actually, and a bit closer to Sinchon Station. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's a lovely place to wait out the rain on those rainy and windy days. :D</span></div>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-79899848854221992432010-08-28T04:45:00.000-07:002010-09-04T21:42:20.844-07:0018 번지 부대찍개 (Budae Jjigae) - Basecamp Stew<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>27th Aug '10</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>Location: Sinchon</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have a treat for you all :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Recently, I have had an awesome Korean stew that was Americanised during the time when American troops were occupying some of the cities in Korea. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(I'm basing all of this explanation on someone who told me so) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Nevertheless, it's an interesting dish filled to the brim with flavour. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Budae Jjigae has a combination of all kinds of meat (ie. sausage and spam) stewed in a spicy red soup to give it a kick; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">dressed with spring and brown onions to add the savoury taste; </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and topped with a bit of cheese that melts </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">~ Yumm, drool ~ </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Contrary to the dangerous red colour, it's not that spicy imo.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">That's all. I just want to make a note of this. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hopefully it gives off the kind of quirk that I've been trying to show.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you guys think? Is it necessary? It's certainly a quite interesting idea to say the least.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ray K</div>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-32203900181524624402010-08-25T07:50:00.000-07:002010-09-04T21:43:50.711-07:00J's Recipe - Italian in Hongdae<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>25th Aug '10</i></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>The Gorgonzola Cream pasta</i> is my recommendation. It's a very creamy dish with a dash of crushed nuts, but not too creamy that it makes you sick after eating it. The mushroom is so fresh and yeah, it's just yum~ </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yes, at this rate I'll get fat. It's all in the name of bringing the learning home okay? </span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Located a station away from Sinchon station, Hongdae is the home of a well-known university called Hongik University (Hongdae 홍대). But it's not just the university that made this place popular. The cafe and restaurants are astonishing, while the shops have little distinguishing characters themselves. The beautiful architecture is spilling with artistic values, that is also one of the well-known features of the Hongdae area. It's dusted urban art like the typical street-graffiti and the unique murals. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It's sad to think that I won't have so much time to do this blog that often anymore as school is starting soon :( But it's also very exciting, I can't wait to meet new friends. Also, my body has been conditioned to start working soon anyways. I've been too long in holidays.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For the meantime, let me tell you about the awesome Italian food I ate today in the next post. :D</span></div>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-72273986858106775002010-08-23T23:41:00.000-07:002010-09-04T21:45:20.829-07:00Lunch @ 산까치 (San Kka Chi)<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><i>24th August '10</i></span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Anyways, I really really like the atmosphere with its gloomy, graffiti-ed walls. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I and MinKyoung had what was </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">called </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">소고기볶음밥(Beef Fried Rice in a Hotpot), and Ilyun had a 오므라이스(Omu Rice). Seriously regretting not takin' a picture '-_- cause it looked really good. lol, why? Cause I was hungry, was talking when the food came and forgot I brought me camera. hahaha :P</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">'Twas a nice day.</span><br />
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</span>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2835355168258816091.post-66506724058766830142010-08-23T23:23:00.000-07:002010-09-04T21:45:44.007-07:00Friends (Cingu) - Ilyun<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let me introduce to you all, </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ilyun.</span></span></b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He's my best buddy who has helped me settle in here. :D </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He's given up so much of his time to help me buy everything from cellphones to my mattress and showed me around Sogang University and the Sinchon area. In short, he's my HERO.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I seriously don't know how I would survive without him.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also a Sogang Uni Student with a Business major like me, he's also somewhat a philanthropy.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">He's been to India or something to help in an AIDS hospital, feeding and playing with the kids. So you know, what I'm saying? :D</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Seriously.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Oh Ladies, he's single :P</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> For a good time please call :010-XXXX-XXXX </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hahaha. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I wish you can all meet him. </span></div>Tortorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127141251927585832noreply@blogger.com0