World’s original pizza spreading like wildfire in Seoul

LONDON (AFP) ― Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca seized the title of the world’s best restaurant from Denmark’s Noma on Monday, one month after dozens of people came down with a bout of food poisoning from the Copenhagen eatery.The restaurant in Girona, run by three brothers and known for its dishes based on perfumes, had spent two years as runner-up on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list compiled for a 12th year by more than 900 international experts for Britain’s Restaurant magazine.It swapped pl

Korean fried chicken won an award at the Chowzter World’s Seven Tastiest Fast Feasts Awards on Sunday.“They cook pepper and chicken together in the oil, where the sweetness of pepper softly infuses into the chicken meat. Close to food heaven, if you ask us,” a narrator said in a video clip played at the ceremony for the awards.The awards, sponsored by Coca-Cola Company, was organized in London to nominate the world’s best food items in seven categories -- pizza, chicken, sausage, burger, curry,

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The hotel’s European restaurant CLOCK16 invites Michelin star chef Ismael Alonso from Barcelona, Spain. For this gala dinner event, he will present The New Tradition Catalan cuisine. Lee Hye-jung will also perform Arte Flamenco, a Spanish gypsy dance. Chef Alonso’s exceptional menus will be available at CLOCK16 for the next two months from May 4 to June 30. Gala dinners will be held on May 4 and May 10. The dinner is available for 150,000 won including tax. Reservations are highly recommended du

The residents’ lounge will introduce new menus in May. It presents daegujiri (dried yellow cod fish and abalone soup), ujoktang (beef bone marinated soup) and galbijjim (short rib stew). Western dishes include grilled crispy young chicken and saltimbocca alla romana (salmon wrapped in rice paper). As for Italian cuisine, it offers penne prosciutto e rucola, linguine alla vongole vianco, sundried tomato pizza with fresh mozzarella cheese, and make-your-own pizza. Seasonal fresh fruits, ice cream

Kongnamul (soybean sprouts) is a staple Korean vegetable that is used in many Korean dishes. It’s cheap and available all year around. Kongnamul guk is one of the most frequently eaten soups in Korean homes. It can be made with any type of broth such as beef broth, anchovy broth or simply water. Often some gochugaru (red chili pepper flakes) is added for a spicy kick. This light and refreshing soup, with its subtle nutty flavor, goes well with any Korean meal. 2 or 3 servingsIngredients:● 250 gr

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The annual dining festival introducing high-quality meals at reasonable prices returns with a temple food theme, hosting a gala dinner featuring Korean temple food and an art exhibition featuring the culture and history of Korean temple cuisine. “The fourth festival will break away from the usual lineup of restaurants and hotels. It will introduce Korean temple food and its culture during a weeklong festival,” said the introduction to the event on the festival website (www.finediningkorea.com). 

The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Momoyama invites Keiji Nakazawa, the master chef at Sushisho in Tokyo, to present matured sushi which uses fermented fish. Sushisho is considered to be one of the best sushi places in Tokyo. The event “Sushisho Presentation” is limited to 40 customers only. Lunch is priced at 300,000 won and dinner is 500,000 won including tax. Each serving has limited counter seats for 10 guests per day. The event is available from April 29 to April 30. For reservations, call (02

The hotel’s outdoor sky lounge Kloud offers a barbecue buffet with unlimited draft beer. At the barbecue stations, the chefs will grill on the spot. It offers steak, Korean BBQ, pork, prawn, sausage, chicken, and grilled vegetables along with salads and fruit desserts. The buffet is only available on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9 p.m. starting on April 19. The price is 66,000 won per person including tax. Those coming on opening day, April 19, will receive a 30 percent discount. The hotel also

The hotel’s Japanese restaurant Hanazono presents omakase dishes through “The Art of Sushi.” Meaning “I entrust myself to you,” omakase is all about the customer leaving it to the chef to create and serve dishes in accordance with the customer’s personal preferences. Each day brings a new selection of fresh ingredients and a new range of dishes. Customers may also specify their favorite ingredients in advance when making reservations. Omakase is available exclusively at the restaurant’s sushi co

The hotel presents “Pororo Adventure Package” for family guests planning an exciting day with their children. A popular children’s animation created in Korea, “Pororo” features the adventures of Pororo and his friends who live in the snowy village of Porong Porong Forest. Children can experience a day in Pororo Park, located in D-Cube Department Store, where they can take the mini train, watch Pororo shows and other educational programs. The package includes a one-night stay in a deluxe room, co