The Korea Herald

Food court renaissance

Oct 26, 2012

New gourmet hot spot or just reinventing the wheel?
Mandutguk (dumpling soup)

Oct 26, 2012

Mandutguk is a soup made of dumplings simmered in beef broth, often served in the winter. The dumplings have wheat flour wrappers stuffed with fillings such as meat, tofu, Kimchi and other vegetables. People enjoy mandutguk on lunar new year’s day because it represents fortunes wrapped in the dumplings. Ingredients● Broth: 300g beef (brisket·shank), 11 cups water ● Fragrant seasoning : 50g green onion, 4 cloves garlic ● Dough for dumpling skin : 1 1/2 cups wheat flour, 1/2 tsp salt, 5 tbsp water
Sweet Adventure at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel

Oct 26, 2012

The hotel invites chocolatier Kevin Curry to introduce new pastry menus and celebrate the first anniversary of Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel as well as the 75th anniversary of Sheraton Brand from Nov. 8-18.Curry has led his career as a pastry chef at five-star hotels around the world for over 18 years. Curry will present various new pastry menus at the restaurants and caf located in the hotel.At “Deli by Sheraton,” Curry will be introducing 15 kinds of cakes and macaroons, sweet “reverse choc
Thanksgiving special at the Grand Hilton Seoul

Oct 26, 2012

The hotel presents two special Thanksgiving events on Nov. 22. The “Thanksgiving festive menu” at the hotel’s buffet restaurant includes traditional golden roasted turkey, crispy salads mixed with raspberry, olive oil and balsamic syrup dressings, as well as tuna, beef and turkey burgers, roasted beef with port wine sauce and prime rib eye steak. Guests will also receive a complimentary glass of wine. The other event will be held at the hotel’s all-day dining restaurant, the Atrium caf. Guests c
Thomas Buhner special at Westin Chosun

Oct 26, 2012

The hotel’s restaurant, Ninth Gate Grille, presents six dinner courses by guest chef Thomas Buhner, the first German chef to be awarded three Michelin stars in Germany.The six-course dinner, available on Nov. 2, starts with shrimps and yuja tea as amuse bouche, followed by marinated mackerel with wild sesame leaves, lobster Bolognese, Ogol chicken (Korean black chicken), Korean beef steak with smoked tofu and lychee sorbet. Thomas Buhner is considered one of Germany’s leading chefs and known as
Sichuan hot pot on the rise

Oct 26, 2012

New Crystal Jade restaurant specializes in piquant huo guo
Haemul pajeon (Seafood green onion pancake)

Oct 19, 2012

Haemul pajeon is a savory pancake with plenty of green onion and seafood coated with mushy dough and beaten egg on top. Haemul pajeon is a well-harmonized dish that is studded with soft green onions and tasty seafood. Dongnae-pajeon is a famous variety from the city of Busan.Ingredients● 100g mussel meat, 70g clam meat, 70g oysters : 5 cups water, 1/2 tsp salt● seasonings : 1 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground black pepper ● 200g small green onion, 1 ea green pepper, 1 red pepper● dough : 1 cup wheat flou
Korean cuisine with a tapas feel

Oct 19, 2012

Bicena stays true to hansik roots but not afraid to experimentModern Korean cuisine no longer has the added edge of novelty to bolster its appeal. Now that the genre is a steady fixture of the dining scene, pressure is heavy on chefs and owners to produce innovative fare that stands apart from an increasingly large crowd. Bicena ― which opened this month in Itaewon ― understands that need and rises to the challenge. Headed by prominent traditional Korean pottery manufacturer KwangJuYo Group, the
Chinese turn tea drinking into an artform

Oct 17, 2012

Tea is an essential part of Chinese culture just as wine is in the western hemisphere. Just as sommeliers in the West select wines that best match particular dishes, Chinese tea sommeliers help people find suitable teas to enhance their tea-tasting experience. “The role of a sommelier is like that of an educator who lets you know about tea ― the true essence of tea. The reason there are sommeliers is that they help you understand the truth about the tea itself and understand the best part of it,
Whampoa Club introduces modern Shanghai cuisine in Korea

Oct 17, 2012

Shanghai, home to Michelin-starred and sophisticated modern restaurants, is a center of Chinese culinary culture. One of the city’s fine dining restaurants, Whampoa Club, situated in the glamorous Huangpu district, is introducing classic Shanghainese tastes in Korea this week. The restaurant’s executive chef Alan Zhou, along with five chefs and a tea sommelier, are visiting Korea for the first time to recreate the tastes and environment of Whampoa Club Shanghai at The Shilla Seoul’s Chinese rest
Restaurant removes urinals shaped like woman’s mouth

Oct 14, 2012

SYDNEY (AFP) -- A sumptuous new French restaurant in Sydney said Wednesday it would remove two urinals designed to resemble a woman‘s lipsticked mouth, apologising for any offence they have caused.The Ananas Bar and Brasserie said the bright red-lipped urinals shaped like an open mouth were “a commonly used European design piece from female Dutch artist Meike van Schijndel.”“We sincerely apologise
Hairy crab promotion at Park Hyatt Seoul

Oct 12, 2012

The hotel’s The Timber House offers premium hairy crab dishes from Oct. 15-27. The seasonal hairy crab is considered the best among crabs for its firm yet tender texture. It is also low in fat and rich with nutrients including protein, potassium and sodium. The nutrients are said to be effective for fatigue recovery, anti-aging, restoring eyesight and preventing circulatory diseases and diabetes. The special menu includes steamed hairy crab with crab roe sauce, fried Yuba hairy crab with Dendash
Japan’s Nagoya cuisine at Millennium Seoul Hilton

Oct 12, 2012

During October, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant Genji presents Nagoyan cuisine prepared by guest chef Ito Tsuyoshi from Nagoya Hilton who will visit from Oct. 22-26. The promotion includes a selection of three set menus including fresh seafood cooked with seasonal ingredients in the Nagoya region style. The set menus include clear soup with Matsutake mushroom and sea bream, grilled mackerel with roasted chestnut and pickled ginger. In addition, Genji welcomes visitors to its new sushi bar featur
Honeymoon package at Imperial Palace Seoul

Oct 12, 2012

The hotel presents Lovely Rose Package that offers visitors a chance to enjoy a romantic and relaxing time with their partners. Visitors can choose a room type from among the deluxe room, spa suite, duplex or corner suite offered with a breakfast voucher for two people and free admission to the fitness center and indoor swimming pool. The package offers a bottle of Champagne and Caprese salad that will be served through room service. For guests who have to check out early due to a honeymoon flig
Camping in the city opportunity at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill

Oct 12, 2012

The hotel is holding a camping promotional event which offers a unique camping experience at its River Park surrounded by Mt. Acha and the Han River. Available from Oct. 12, the camping is suitable for people who wish to get away from the city, but can’t afford to leave Seoul to camp. Guests will be provided with camping equipment as well as top-quality barbecue. There will be three different grilled dishes offered with a wide choice of quality meat and side dishes. Ingredients include lobster,