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| What is the worst food in Korea? |
| Bondegi |
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62% |
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| Boshintang |
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8% |
[ 4 ] |
| Soondae |
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8% |
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| Jjajangmyeon |
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2% |
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| Random twigs and leaves |
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8% |
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| Naejangtang |
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2% |
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| Bulgogi Burgers |
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6% |
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dogbert

Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:02 pm Post subject: |
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| The worst full dinner I had was probably this rubbery fish skin with bean sprouts and gochujang, nasty stuff but I don't know what its called. |
It's called Agu Chim and I agree it's the worst meal I've had in Korea. It tastes like I would imagine how 'Blinky' the three eyed fish from the Simpsons would taste. |
My sentiments exactly. |
The oddest thing about this dish is how fish skin, fish bones, and bean sprouts are so expensive when served mixed with hot pepper paste. |
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anae
Joined: 13 May 2003 Location: cowtown
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 5:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Fermented skate. No question. Mmmh ammonia. |
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Cthulhu

Joined: 02 Feb 2003
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Bundeggi smells as weird as anything. Tastes like crap too. Soondae actually tastes pretty good.
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indytrucks

Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Location: The Shelf
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 6:35 pm Post subject: |
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I like soondae too.
Bulgogi burgers are crap, especially from Lotteria.
I'm not a big fan of jjambong, that stuff you get from Chinese restaraunts. Rubbery squid tentatcles in spicy, oily broth. Wretch. |
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Alyallen

Joined: 29 Mar 2004 Location: The 4th Greatest Place on Earth = Jeonju!!!
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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Soondae was the worse for me.
I tried everything I could in Korea. I even ate pork which I wouldn't eat in the US. I don't know....it just didn't do it for me...but when I go back...maybe I will try it again.... |
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Eazy_E

Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Location: British Columbia, Canada
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Once I had a watery beef soup that was pretty devoid of any flavour. No matter how much salt or pepper paste I put in, I couldn't make it taste like anything.
The worst part was the gristly bits of grey meat left in the bottom that I decided not to eat. When the waitress saw that I hadn't eaten it, she gasped and my boss' buddy who was dining with us scolded me in Korean. So I was compelled to eat it.
Never again. |
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SarcasmKills

Joined: 07 Apr 2003 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Bondegi is the absolute worst thing I've ever tried in Korea.. (I have yet to try Boshintang and probably won't)..
Jjangjjangmyeon is awesome! I'm going to miss that huge when I go home...
Soondae is alright as well although I don't make a habit of eating it too often... |
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djsmnc

Joined: 20 Jan 2003 Location: Dave's ESL Cafe
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely bondegi.....
However, Al-tang also gets my vote...
Boiled fish ovary soup. 'nuff said |
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Swiss James

Joined: 26 Nov 2003 Location: Shanghai
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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I voted Bundeggi despite having never eaten it- the smell alone etc. etc.
I've yet to meet anyone who said they didn't like the taste of Boshintang though, it's just the idea that's so repellent (to some). |
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phaedrus

Joined: 13 Nov 2003 Location: I'm comin' to get ya.
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Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2004 10:10 pm Post subject: |
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| fidel wrote: |
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| The worst full dinner I had was probably this rubbery fish skin with bean sprouts and gochujang, nasty stuff but I don't know what its called. |
It's called Agu Chim and I agree it's the worst meal I've had in Korea. It tastes like I would imagine how 'Blinky' the three eyed fish from the Simpsons would taste. |
I like it, but it's expensive. |
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Toby

Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Location: Wedded Bliss
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 12:22 am Post subject: |
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Why didn't you have an "all of the above" feature on the poll.
EVERYTHING there is just NASTY. |
I will second that. |
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Squid

Joined: 25 Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Anyang
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:00 am Post subject: |
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Galbi-tang is nothing to write to Mum about, and "Cup-O'-Bugs", or Bondeggi is nothing short of an insult.
I'm relatively safe, being a veggie and all, from the worst of the beast. But I must admit you got me laughing with "Random twigs and leaves". Whenever we're broke I joke with wifey that it's "Sticks" for dinner. |
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Saxiif

Joined: 15 May 2003 Location: Seongnam
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 1:54 am Post subject: |
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| dogbert wrote: |
| Saxiif wrote: |
| fidel wrote: |
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| The worst full dinner I had was probably this rubbery fish skin with bean sprouts and gochujang, nasty stuff but I don't know what its called. |
It's called Agu Chim and I agree it's the worst meal I've had in Korea. It tastes like I would imagine how 'Blinky' the three eyed fish from the Simpsons would taste. |
My sentiments exactly. |
The oddest thing about this dish is how fish skin, fish bones, and bean sprouts are so expensive when served mixed with hot pepper paste. |
Don't remind me
At least all the bek say ju I bought to try to wash it down was good.... |
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Korea Newfie

Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Location: Newfoundland and Labrador
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 3:45 am Post subject: |
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Voted for bondegi. The scent is repulsive.
Don't particularly dislike jjajangmyeon, just really don't understand the fascination with it here. Everybody seems to think it's the greatest thing going, but I find it extremely bland. |
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Toby

Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Location: Wedded Bliss
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Posted: Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:15 am Post subject: |
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| Squid wrote: |
Galbi-tang is nothing to write to Mum about, and "Cup-O'-Bugs", or Bondeggi is nothing short of an insult.
I'm relatively safe, being a veggie and all, from the worst of the beast. But I must admit you got me laughing with "Random twigs and leaves". Whenever we're broke I joke with wifey that it's "Sticks" for dinner. |
Calbi tang is great if you find good stuff. |
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