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kangnam mafioso
Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Location: Teheranno
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:02 pm Post subject: What Foods Will You Miss When You Leave Korea? |
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ok, we've all seen the koreans at incheon airport loading up with boxes of kimchee and shin ramyun before they leave their cherished little penninsula. they just can't seem to live without their fermented cabbage, even for a few days. after spending time in the ROK, have you developed a taste for certain foods that you think you will miss when you leave?
1. kalbi
2. sam gyup sal
3. sa-nak gee
4. sasheemi
5. kim ja tang
6. nakgee bulgogi
7. nangmyun
8. sollung and kalbi tang
9. barbeque eel (what's that stuff called ...chungoh?)
10. sam gya tang
11. kimchee
12. pajang/ buchim
13. samjang/gouchujang
14. soju
15. o-jang ah
16. goikay tang
17. tchigae
18. dokbokgee and sundae
19. tang su yak and ja jam myun
20. bi-bim-bap (mais oui!)
21. ta-kalbi
22. dong dong ju
23. bulgolgi
these are just a few ... excuse me if i mispelled some or got the pronuniciations wrong. |
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jpal75
Joined: 16 Apr 2003 Location: NeverNeverLand
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: What Foods Will You Miss When You Leave Korea? |
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I will definitely miss the following
kangnam mafioso wrote: |
1. kalbi
2. sam gyup sal
8. sollung and kalbi tang
10. sam gya tang
12. pajang/ buchim
18.sundae
20. bi-bim-bap
23. bulgolgi |
Also, not on the list: "Heh-jong-guk and Kamjatang" (spicy beef rib soup & beef rib/potato soup)
My favourite drink "su-jong-gwa" which is the very sweet, pine/persimmon tea...
"Chok-bal" - sliced pork hind(?)  |
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kimcheeking Guest
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 5:47 pm Post subject: |
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I won't miss any of them as they are all available in major north american cities. Plus my wife is Korean and will cook for me. |
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kangnam mafioso
Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Location: Teheranno
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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kimcheeking wrote: |
I won't miss any of them as they are all available in major north american cities. Plus my wife is Korean and will cook for me. |
well ... isn't that special, kimcheeking. i know what made you write that sarcastic remark. could it be satan? |
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maxxx_power

Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Location: BWAHAHAHAHA! I'M FREE!!!!!!!
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:40 pm Post subject: |
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I'll really miss the boshintang and that liquefied cat health tonic. Seems i'll have to live my life as an impotent degenerate without such things as bear gall bladder and powdered rhino horn.
The good korean food can be found in any larger supermarket or asian grocery store, not that I would miss anything. |
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Dan

Joined: 16 Jan 2003 Location: Sunny Glendale, CA
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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you know what i miss. going into a soju bang and spending like $60 drinking with like 5 other guys. drinking A LOT and eating all the anju  |
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matthewwoodford

Joined: 01 Oct 2003 Location: Location, location, location.
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 8:01 pm Post subject: |
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All of it. I miss all Korean food.
After 3 years in Korea I think I was mostly made of rice and kimchi when I first came back and I missed kimchi a lot.
Now, after a year of meat and potatoes, I miss 'hanshik' a lot less but am looking forward to renewing acquaintance very much. And it took me 3 months to really get to like Korean food too - apart from Kimchi which I took to straight away.
Rambling....Matt |
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Tiger Beer

Joined: 07 Feb 2003
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Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2003 10:59 pm Post subject: |
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I can usually find reasonably sallangtang (my favorite) in any North American city at any Korean restaurant.
Galbi is the big one I miss.. generally its around $20/portion of meat if you want to eat it the same as if you were in Korea - meaning cooked at your table and the entire thing. If I have the money I'll go.. but usually I want to share the experience with someone else.. (meaning a date).. and it'll run me a quick $50 at the mimimum.. |
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Pyongshin Sangja

Joined: 20 Apr 2003 Location: I love baby!
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 4:59 am Post subject: |
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I'll miss Gunther's Bratwurst and Sauerkraut. Hell, may as well stay. |
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buddy bradley

Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Location: The Beyond
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:03 am Post subject: |
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kimcheeking wrote: |
I won't miss any of them as they are all available in major north american cities. Plus my wife is Korean and will cook for me. |
Yes. Just like big houses can only be found in North America and Australia. |
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Ryst Helmut

Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Location: In search of the elusive signature...
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:51 am Post subject: |
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kimcheeking wrote: |
I won't miss any of them as they are all available in major north american cities. Plus my wife is Korean and will cook for me. |
Yep, same for me....wait, I DO the cooking. What's up mate, can't cook?
Also, if you go back 'home' and miss Korean food, visit a Korean church or even a TKD school (with a Korean master, of course) and they'll know where to get 'the goods.'
Shoosh,
Ryst |
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Ryst Helmut

Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Location: In search of the elusive signature...
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:54 am Post subject: |
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Dan wrote: |
you know what i miss. going into a soju bang and spending like $60 drinking with like 5 other guys. drinking A LOT and eating all the anju  |
Dude, of all the things to miss...you miss drinking with 5 guys?!?!
Dan-san, Mr. Hinkie thinks you've issues...
Shoosh,
Ryst  |
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kangnam mafioso
Joined: 27 Jan 2003 Location: Teheranno
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 5:56 am Post subject: |
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yeah ... most of these korean foods are available in korean towns in north america/ groceries and restaurants .... but somehow it's not the same. it's all a little americanized, overpriced and not as authentic. |
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anae
Joined: 13 May 2003 Location: cowtown
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Ryst Helmut

Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Location: In search of the elusive signature...
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Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 6:09 am Post subject: |
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kangnam mafioso wrote: |
yeah ... most of these korean foods are available in korean towns in north america/ groceries and restaurants .... but somehow it's not the same. it's all a little americanized, overpriced and not as authentic. |
Then you don't know where to shop. Ok, so I've a little edge, in that I grew up in a Korean community.
Overpriced? Yes, but nothing more that what Hannam market (or the like) does with our western goods.
Americanised? Nit. Don't go to the Cracker shops, instead, find the Korean run, Korean shopped marts...they'll have the most popular Korean brands, and a few items made by Koreans in the area. For example, we'll be visited by family at least 2 times yearly, and will have them bring items for making certain foods.....will have way too much for our household, so will sell some to the markets.
Shoosh,
Ryst |
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