On the profile section of Chef Anders Groenholm’s social media account, a simple yet loaded phrase is written -- “Back to where it all started.” For him, Seoul is the beginning. Groenholm, a Danish national, has decided to return to the beginning, joining Millennium Seoul Hilton as its executive chef. The chef has traveled the world, working for various hotels. But for now, he is settled in Korea, working with the upscale hotel at Namsan, in the center of Seoul.  Chef Anders Groenholm (Millenniu

Valentine day at Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium Seoul Hilton has prepared everything needed for the special day, from dinner to gifts. Gourmet six-course dinner can be met at the hotel’s Italian trattoria, Il Ponte. The set menu consists of carpaccio, pasta, entree and dessert, a gratifying combination. The course costs 110,000 won and requires a minimum order for two. The hotel’s Cilantro Deli, located on the first floor, offers the classic but romantic gifts for lovers, including premium c

[PyeongChang 2018] For those heading to Gangwon Province, check out The Korea Herald's list of must-eat local dishes.

A range of Korean regional cuisine will be available at K-Food Plaza in Festival Park, located near PyeongChang Olympic Plaza, during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.K-Food Plaza opened Saturday and will operate through Feb. 25. It is set to reopen during the Paralympic Games, from March 8-18.As of Sunday, regional specialties from Wonju and seafood from Korea’s neighboring seas are included in the list of food to be presented at K-Food Plaza.  Peach bulgogi (Yonhap)Visitors can try traditi

The term “soul food” was coined in southern US states by African-Americans in the 1960s. Soul food reflected the sorrow and pain among slaves in the region who had to make do with the food they were given. These days, however, the meaning has somewhat changed to convey nostalgic dishes that give people comfort.The English term is now also commonly used among South Koreans to describe dishes that are quite different to traditional meals that hark back to the Joseon era.As Koreans’ soul food has i

Strawberry buffet at Courtyard MarriottCourtyard Marriott Seoul Times Square Hotel has collaborated with perfume house Scentlier so that customers can remember the experience of a strawberry buffet with a special scent. Those who dine at “My Sweet Strawberry Buffet” at Momo Cafe in February will receive Scentlier’s Red Sancheong perfume or perfumed sachet. The fragrance note is a mix of wild berries with a hint of camellia. More than 20 varieties of desserts using strawberry as the main ingredie

Amid citizens’ pride in bulgogi & galbi, owner looks to 2039

Generations of Koreans offer testaments to their eras through soul food

　South Korea‘s per capita rice consumption hit a record low last year, government data showed.　The average annual consumption of rice per person fell to 61.8 kilograms in 2017, down 0.2 percent from the previous year’s 61.9 kg, according to the data by Statistics Korea.　Daily rice consumption per person also dropped to 169.3 grams last year from 169.6 grams tallied in the previous year, the data showed.　Consumption of non-rice grains edged down 2.2 percent on-year to 9.1 kg in 2017 from 9.3 kg a

'Shari' with character at new sushiya in Seoul

Traditionally, guljeon is egg battered and individually pan fried. The golden brown, crispy guljeon in this recipe is made with the typical Korean savory pancake batter, loaded with oysters, and fried to perfection!For the batter, I used buchim garu (Korean ready-made pancake mix) along with a little bit of potato starch to add extra crispiness to the pancakes.This recipe requires minimal vegetables. I used carrot, scallion, and mushrooms. Zucchini, chili pepper, garlic chives, red or orange bel

Holiday package at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelFor a relaxing getaway during the holidays Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel is offering a Lunar New Year Package. The package, including a Deluxe Room with an either choice of a breakfast or a dinner buffet for two, is designed for those seeking a peaceful rest during the holidays. Guests will be complimented with a skincare set from beauty brand Dr. Bronner’s and have free access to gym and swimming pool. The holiday package will be offered fro

　The number of Korean restaurants worldwide, serving bibimbap, bulgogi and other Korean dishes, rose to 33,499 across 90 countries last year, according to a report published by the Korean Food Promotion Institute. The number increased 262 percent from 9,253 in 2009. 　There were 15,985 restaurants in China, 9,238 in Japan and 3,293 in the US.　Taiwan, Indonesia, Europe and the Middle East also had a greater number of Korean restaurants last year compared to 2009. 

Chef Yim Jung-sik burst onto the world culinary scene nine years ago with then a rather new concept of Korean fine dining.In two years, he tapped New York, the heart of haute cuisine, with his restaurant Jungsik and earned a Michelin star the following year. The restaurant has had two Michelin stars since 2014, and his Seoul store was added to the second edition of the Michelin Guide for Seoul 2018 as a two-star eatery.After nearly a decade of dedication to fine dining, Yim recently embarked on

Toscana Wine Dinner at JW Marriott Hotel Diners who visit JW Marriott Hotel’s BLT Stake on Wednesday, can experience the Great Toscana Wine Dinner, a set course dinner menu paired with renowned Italian wine. The hotel’s chief sommelier Jeong Ha-bong selected the wines from Toscana’s premium winery Carpineto, which has been selected as the world’s 100 best wines by the prestigious wine magazine Wine Spectator. Six different wines are to offer an exquisite tasting chance to diners. Sommelier Jung