You're actually 100% correct. It's a misconception that Korean food is all meat and Korean bbq. Korean cuisine is very vegetable forward. We love variety and many different flavour combinations. Even where there is meat in a meal it is often not the star, or at least always balanced with vegetables and banchan.
indeed, I counted once how many types of namul, aka cooked and seasoned vegetable, I grew up eating and it was around 30~35 different types. When I did some research about namul, across the nation there are easily more than100 different types of namul eaten by people. In addition, Koreans love fresh raw vegetable like ssam, fermented or pickled vegetables as well as sea plants. As far as vegetable or sea plant dishes go, it is countless.
Well, in New York they out-number French restaurants now in haute cuisine scene, 7 French to 9 Korean out of 45 total. I think these are Michelin starred ones . This happened VERY recently though. And many of it is fusion to accommodate New Yorker's taste, which aren't quite ready for full-on Korean foods, they think. Full-on authentic Koreans ones are beginning to pop up as well, at least one out of the 9 is one. This is according to an article I read. I've never lived in NY City. Here in L.A. area, authentic Korean restaurants are fairly common including straight Korean franchises. But they aren't common as Chinese or Mexican, or even Italian, for sure. Maybe like Thai or Vietnamese, but slightly less still. All the Vietnamese I know love to eat Korean lol.
@@jacobh9487 There are definitely more than 9 Korean restaurants in NYC. I know of at least two that have earned Michelin stars. There are also different types of Korean restaurants depending on what their specialty is. Koreatown in NYC is very small. Some of the Korean restaurants would be in Astoria.
My wife and I have been to Seoul three times to visit our children and grandchildren there. Our sons have been teaching university there for over 22 years and our daughter teaches in public school. It’s a wonderful place..thanks for sharing your food stories.
I went to South Korea three times for work. The food was absolutely phenomenal!!! I had my local co-worker buddies guiding me and on the first trip they thought they had to take me to American places but I said Hell No!!! Bring me to your local faves!!! They were taking me to the craziest and best local food places every day and I loved it every time :)
I am new to this channel, but I enjoyed your appreciation of my food culture. My only complaint is why not a longer video or a series? Sam and Seoul are a great combination :).
As someone who lived in SK for 6 months. It’s been a couple years since and it’s killing me to watch all the food that I’ve missed! My top favorites I would have added if you had time: Dakgalbi & gamjatang. Loved this video!
Gamjatang was the first dinner I had in my first trip to Seoul. I ended up moving there and living there for 7 years but somehow only had gamjatang one other time Not sure why. But yeah I miss the food in general, especially the steady supply of my mother in law’s banchan
The Korea you were in is a different place than it is now. It was developing then. Now it has in many regards surpassed the us from a street level and consumer tech stand point. It's really like living in the future there. But there are lots of downsides to their lifestyle especially for kids.
I have been in Korea for a few years, and as you can see, people are not as lively as they used to be and prices are very high. However, if you go to the Jeolla region other than Seoul, it will be different. Busan and Gyeongju were good, but Jeonju, Gwangju, and Mokpo were much better. Please visit south. It was also nice to enjoy the sheep ranch and Korean beef in Gangwon-do and see the east coast. I wish you nothing but blessings.
18:33 The noodle dish is “kalguksu”. The name name of the place is Myeongdong Gyoza - “gyoza” like the fried dumpling - but they’re famous for their noodles and the only dumplings they serve are steamed. But a lot of locals just refer to it as Myeondong Kalguksu. I used to go to this place at least once a month the 7 years I lived there. The first time I tried it was on my first date with my wife.
One thing I always tell people who try Korean food for first time or with little experience. DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE LOOK AND SMELL! Korean food really needs to be known to more people. Their food is on top of the level and I mean it.
I have been fortunate enough to travel to Seoul. I enjoyed every meal from the 13 course meal I had on our last night to the KBBQ and street food we enjoyed during our visit. I am lucky to find some of it here in Ann Arbor Michigan here and there, but your video makes me want to make the trip back again. What an amazing city!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that you not only bring food from other counties to our attention, but the friendliness of the people and the beauty and tradition of the country itself!!!! Oh, and Chance eating pig face!! 👍🏻💗. Forever a Sam fan!!!
Thank you. That's kind of you to say. It is a humble cuisine - nothing fancy, but Koreans take pride in their food. You know chefs are taught in culinary school that French cuisine is the top, but if I had to choose one last meal on earth it would be a Korean one:).
19:31 the kimchi at myeondong gyoza is a specific variant that has a shit ton of garlic and it’s served fresh. Like it’s spicy because of chili powder, but almost more so because of the raw garlic flavor. It goes really well with the noodles and dumplings there, but it’s not the kind of kimchi you want with every meal.
I lived in Korea a few years ago and their food is mind blowing. I get to go back this next year and can't wait to eat my weight in everything I've missed. Lol.
I am happy to see more ppl to enjoy South Korea and the street food, which is insanely delish. Damn makes me wanna go back. Great video with amazing production value.
Would love it if you could talk about the bewildering amount of condiments that seem to accompany Korean dishes (at least where I live). After watching your videos, I SO want to travel to Korea and Singapore now!
I could easily watch an extended 2 hour version of your food adventures in S Korea!! Amazing food and love how you captured the energy & pulse of the city & its people! Hope you’ll considering doing a part II sometime! 🇰🇷🥢🥢🥢
Excellent Sam and Company !! Ive heard nothing but great things about Seoul SK food wise ! So glad you showed us around, they certainly know food ! Just wow, and couldnt agree more with a place that has less items on the menu so you know you cant go wrong with any of them. Cheers !
Love❤ this. I lived there for a year and I miss that food more than anything. You brought so many memories back to life. I’ve never found better kimchi since. Amazing…. lol. Please take me when you go again. 😊
I really enjoyed this video. I saw the first one and enjoyed that as well. The food looks amazing. The people of Seoul are amazing. Having Chance eat pork "head" (cheek?) was great.
Such a good vid! Could've watched another 2 hours. Umami overdrive seeing all that amazing Korean street food 🤤 Can't get enough of your travel vids @samthecookingguy
Sam, Chance, Max. Thank you so much for another amazing video, your love of food is infectious and you are truly an inspiration to people who want to try cooking more adventurously, but Max you need to grow a pair and try more mate 😉
Some of my favorites in South Korea were from the "chicken on a stick Lady", the "fish on a stick Lady", and the other street vendor that sold a nice and spicy Tteokbokki by the baggie as well as short-rib hibachi (Galbi) with all the fixings. I'd love to back there again to Teague/Daegu to visit.
Korea is where I first learned that there is more to food than mid-west meat & potatoes (Stationed there, US ARMY). Opened my taste buds to spice and flavor.
Thanks for sharing this Sam. I'm from Canada, but I lived in S.K. when I was ~9 years old, but never made it to Seoul. We were out in the boonies, on a compound for people on the construction project. I remember some of the food, but this really makes me want to go back and see (taste) everything I missed. Maybe you should bring a fan with you next time!?!?? (Hint, Hint, Nudge, Nudge)
Glad you guys enjoyed Seoul, my hometown where mom & pop shops are everywhere, churning out specialties. You seem to have hit the highlights of Korean cooking. As for mung bean potato latkes…we do have mung bean pancakes that contain grated potatoes but would be interesting to see a Sam version. Delicious w a soy/vinegar dip
If you ever go to the beach side, you can get food truck delivery to your umbrella sand spot. (Tons of food trucks there, only difference they deliver to you where you are chilling) Also seafood galore :freshest sushi, fish stew, crabs, and of course you got to try Korea's clam bbq (Assorted clams from biggest to small) sooo good!
I am so into this!! Takes me back to Anthony Bourdain. RIP❤ TY for doing this vid!!! How exciting for you and your oldest son Max. I don't know how Chance is related. He definitely looks like your sons!
Few cultures do vegetables as creatively n deliciously as Korea!
You're actually 100% correct. It's a misconception that Korean food is all meat and Korean bbq. Korean cuisine is very vegetable forward. We love variety and many different flavour combinations. Even where there is meat in a meal it is often not the star, or at least always balanced with vegetables and banchan.
indeed, I counted once how many types of namul, aka cooked and seasoned vegetable, I grew up eating and it was around 30~35 different types. When I did some research about namul, across the nation there are easily more than100 different types of namul eaten by people. In addition, Koreans love fresh raw vegetable like ssam, fermented or pickled vegetables as well as sea plants. As far as vegetable or sea plant dishes go, it is countless.
Lived in Korea for almost 5yrs and loved every second of it. Nice to see you all enjoying the food and amazing people!
I miss it. I lived there for 7 years. I’d move back
Korean cuisine and cooking methods as a whole are vastly underrated in the food world. More people need to be made aware they exist!
Well, in New York they out-number French restaurants now in haute cuisine scene, 7 French to 9 Korean out of 45 total. I think these are Michelin starred ones . This happened VERY recently though. And many of it is fusion to accommodate New Yorker's taste, which aren't quite ready for full-on Korean foods, they think.
Full-on authentic Koreans ones are beginning to pop up as well, at least one out of the 9 is one. This is according to an article I read. I've never lived in NY City. Here in L.A. area, authentic Korean restaurants are fairly common including straight Korean franchises. But they aren't common as Chinese or Mexican, or even Italian, for sure. Maybe like Thai or Vietnamese, but slightly less still. All the Vietnamese I know love to eat Korean lol.
dont let the secret out in the world.
@@jacobh9487 There are definitely more than 9 Korean restaurants in NYC. I know of at least two that have earned Michelin stars. There are also different types of Korean restaurants depending on what their specialty is. Koreatown in NYC is very small. Some of the Korean restaurants would be in Astoria.
Korean food is just shitty Japanese or Chinese food. Everything relies on strong seasoning
My wife and I have been to Seoul three times to visit our children and grandchildren there. Our sons have been teaching university there for over 22 years and our daughter teaches in public school. It’s a wonderful place..thanks for sharing your food stories.
I went to South Korea three times for work. The food was absolutely phenomenal!!! I had my local co-worker buddies guiding me and on the first trip they thought they had to take me to American places but I said Hell No!!! Bring me to your local faves!!! They were taking me to the craziest and best local food places every day and I loved it every time :)
This offering should have been an hour long. Now I want to go to Korea.
Come to Seoul
Always welcome to Korea, Don't go North : )
I lived in Uijongbu for two years, and dearly loved it. I would go back tomorrow. Great food. Great and friendly people.
I lived in Korea for a year. I can't wait to go back. The food was so GOOD!
Korean food is actually becoming more and more popular here in the West.
The production quality is top notch ☺
Yesss
저남자가 사용한 화장지 사용가능해
I was stationed In South for 3 years and loved the food in Chunchon and Seoul
This was the best video you’ve ever offered us. You drew us in to the experience and it felt like being there with you (almost). Well done.
2:48 *grabs the whole tissue paper and wipes his mouth* LOL
I am new to this channel, but I enjoyed your appreciation of my food culture. My only complaint is why not a longer video or a series? Sam and Seoul are a great combination :).
As someone who lived in SK for 6 months. It’s been a couple years since and it’s killing me to watch all the food that I’ve missed! My top favorites I would have added if you had time: Dakgalbi & gamjatang. Loved this video!
Gamjatang was the first dinner I had in my first trip to Seoul. I ended up moving there and living there for 7 years but somehow only had gamjatang one other time Not sure why. But yeah I miss the food in general, especially the steady supply of my mother in law’s banchan
I was stationed in Korea back in 89. I do miss the people and the food. Great stuff!
The Korea you were in is a different place than it is now. It was developing then. Now it has in many regards surpassed the us from a street level and consumer tech stand point. It's really like living in the future there. But there are lots of downsides to their lifestyle especially for kids.
Wow way back in ! You should visit in here Korea :)
Thank you for your service friend! Please come again. We are waiting for your visit!
우와 한국에 오셨다니 놀랍네요ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 영상 잘봤어요 자주 오셔서 맛있는거 드시러 오세요!!
2:45 even in S Korea, Sam still uses the whole roll 🧻
Such a large city and that many people it’s amazing you don’t see even a piece of garbage or a homeless person begging. Great Job Korea!
2:48 OMG
I have been in Korea for a few years, and as you can see, people are not as lively as they used to be and prices are very high. However, if you go to the Jeolla region other than Seoul, it will be different. Busan and Gyeongju were good, but Jeonju, Gwangju, and Mokpo were much better. Please visit south. It was also nice to enjoy the sheep ranch and Korean beef in Gangwon-do and see the east coast. I wish you nothing but blessings.
18:33 The noodle dish is “kalguksu”. The name name of the place is Myeongdong Gyoza - “gyoza” like the fried dumpling - but they’re famous for their noodles and the only dumplings they serve are steamed. But a lot of locals just refer to it as Myeondong Kalguksu. I used to go to this place at least once a month the 7 years I lived there. The first time I tried it was on my first date with my wife.
Give your editor a raise this was awesome!!
Thank you for taking us on a cooking adventure! All the vendors seemed so sweet
One thing I always tell people who try Korean food for first time or with little experience.
DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE LOOK AND SMELL!
Korean food really needs to be known to more people. Their food is on top of the level and I mean it.
nah that intro was hard
The amount of effort that went into the editing is phenomenal
Very underrated. Good work that should be recognized.
4/5
I’m glad you are tasting authentic Korean.
Got me bricked
I love this country and the people, IYKYK
I have been fortunate enough to travel to Seoul. I enjoyed every meal from the 13 course meal I had on our last night to the KBBQ and street food we enjoyed during our visit. I am lucky to find some of it here in Ann Arbor Michigan here and there, but your video makes me want to make the trip back again. What an amazing city!
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that you not only bring food from other counties to our attention, but the friendliness of the people and the beauty and tradition of the country itself!!!! Oh, and Chance eating pig face!! 👍🏻💗. Forever a Sam fan!!!
Best cuisine in the world. Love that country
Thank you. That's kind of you to say. It is a humble cuisine - nothing fancy, but Koreans take pride in their food. You know chefs are taught in culinary school that French cuisine is the top, but if I had to choose one last meal on earth it would be a Korean one:).
SO JEALOUS! I loved living in Korea and would go back again in a heart beat!
19:31 the kimchi at myeondong gyoza is a specific variant that has a shit ton of garlic and it’s served fresh. Like it’s spicy because of chili powder, but almost more so because of the raw garlic flavor. It goes really well with the noodles and dumplings there, but it’s not the kind of kimchi you want with every meal.
I want to eat it again after a few days
That’s some next level editing! 🤩
*I definitely want to go and visit South Korea someday.*
By far THE BEST EPISODE!
Seoul was my first duty station and loved all the street food with soju kettles.
You are making me want to fly out to Korea and eat everything in sight!!
You should try Jajangmyeon ("black noodle")!
I lived in Korea a few years ago and their food is mind blowing. I get to go back this next year and can't wait to eat my weight in everything I've missed. Lol.
This video was everything!!! Its so cool that you all visited Korea! I wished this video was longer
I love Soul. Was lucky to go twice back in 2000 for work. Enjoyed every minute. Bulgogi is still one of my favorite meals.
I love it when you do these types of shows. It's really enjoyable to watch Sam enjoy food
I am happy to see more ppl to enjoy South Korea and the street food, which is insanely delish. Damn makes me wanna go back. Great video with amazing production value.
Would love it if you could talk about the bewildering amount of condiments that seem to accompany Korean dishes (at least where I live). After watching your videos, I SO want to travel to Korea and Singapore now!
100% correct love tasting new things
I could easily watch an extended 2 hour version of your food adventures in S Korea!! Amazing food and love how you captured the energy & pulse of the city & its people!
Hope you’ll considering doing a part II sometime! 🇰🇷🥢🥢🥢
Excellent Sam and Company !! Ive heard nothing but great things about Seoul SK food wise ! So glad you showed us around, they certainly know food ! Just wow, and couldnt agree more with a place that has less items on the menu so you know you cant go wrong with any of them. Cheers !
헐~ 휴지를 뚣지 않고 쓰다니~~~
The way you used the roll paper is so great
I’m not an adventurous eater but Sam has nudged my palette into welcoming new flavors and textures.
Looks cleaner than any other cities that are in the U.S of similar size😊
There's no comparison. Seoul is one of the cleanest cities you'll find.
Been there twice. Awesome food. Thanks guys
Love the food, the travel, and philosophy -- "Delicious Living"
맛있고 즐거운 여행되세요👍
Love❤ this. I lived there for a year and I miss that food more than anything. You brought so many memories back to life. I’ve never found better kimchi since. Amazing…. lol. Please take me when you go again. 😊
This was amazing, start to finish!
Intro already fire. I’m hooked.
nice video editing! love it
Getting me soo hungry!! Korean food has so much variety... all good!
This video makes me want to move there, the food and people look fantastic. Thanks for sharing your trip.
I just started watching your channel more. Way to go with this!
Was just bingeing this channel with my dad when I saw this upload! The video already looks gorgeous AND delicious.
Food looked amazing! Also, Max & Chance really knocked the filming & editing out of the park on this one. Great job boys!
I came across this channel by chance. And I agree with everything SAM says. Thank you for enjoying Korean food. :)
I really enjoyed this video. I saw the first one and enjoyed that as well. The food looks amazing. The people of Seoul are amazing. Having Chance eat pork "head" (cheek?) was great.
Such a good vid! Could've watched another 2 hours. Umami overdrive seeing all that amazing Korean street food 🤤
Can't get enough of your travel vids @samthecookingguy
These international videos are so interesting, food really does bring people together
Sam, Chance, Max. Thank you so much for another amazing video, your love of food is infectious and you are truly an inspiration to people who want to try cooking more adventurously, but Max you need to grow a pair and try more mate 😉
Some of my favorites in South Korea were from the "chicken on a stick Lady", the "fish on a stick Lady", and the other street vendor that sold a nice and spicy Tteokbokki by the baggie as well as short-rib hibachi (Galbi) with all the fixings. I'd love to back there again to Teague/Daegu to visit.
It gives Seoul Food a whole new meaning.
Great job at featuring some Korean foods. Viewers should know that there is so much more to Korean food that what is shown here.
loved watching every second of this! Im glad you shared this amazing moment haha, keep up the amazing work ❤
max and chance absoluetly killed this. the editing and cinematography was on another level
Korea is where I first learned that there is more to food than mid-west meat & potatoes (Stationed there, US ARMY). Opened my taste buds to spice and flavor.
I love you guys! Great show ❣️
lol i love that sam still wipes his mouth on the whole roll of paper towels even when it's someone else's roll
Mad disrespectful
Brilliant, great video.
So glad you’re trying authentic food there. There tons of soup/stews and authentic han woo bbq, black pig etc
Thanks for sharing this Sam. I'm from Canada, but I lived in S.K. when I was ~9 years old, but never made it to Seoul. We were out in the boonies, on a compound for people on the construction project. I remember some of the food, but this really makes me want to go back and see (taste) everything I missed. Maybe you should bring a fan with you next time!?!?? (Hint, Hint, Nudge, Nudge)
Steak tartare so highly underrated! Great video hope to see more content like this!
Korean food is no joke!❤
My absolute favorite video from you guys... I mean all of it's good but like to see you guys get away from the backyard sometimes.. SK is awesome
I grew up in Seattle, Best Korean food ever!
Glad you guys enjoyed Seoul, my hometown where mom & pop shops are everywhere, churning out specialties. You seem to have hit the highlights of Korean cooking. As for mung bean potato latkes…we do have mung bean pancakes that contain grated potatoes but would be interesting to see a Sam version. Delicious w a soy/vinegar dip
한국에 오신 걸 환영합니다. 좋은 여행 되셨나요??
It's odd to me how little Korean cuisine is mentioned. Definitely one of The BEST foods out there! Thanks Sam, Chance and Max!
Awesome video Sam
You’re not a real foodie until you visit 🇰🇷
Cheers from San Diego California
If you ever go to the beach side, you can get food truck delivery to your umbrella sand spot. (Tons of food trucks there, only difference they deliver to you where you are chilling) Also seafood galore :freshest sushi, fish stew, crabs, and of course you got to try Korea's clam bbq (Assorted clams from biggest to small) sooo good!
The market in Korea is like a comprehensive gift set for Korean food.
I am so into this!! Takes me back to Anthony Bourdain. RIP❤ TY for doing this vid!!! How exciting for you and your oldest son Max. I don't know how Chance is related. He definitely looks like your sons!
Bloody brilliant. Thanks to everyone involved for a thoroughly entertaining and informative video. Cheers.
Pouring the soju . LOL soooo wrong but funny hahahahah
Unbelievable. Being a lover of Asian food, this made me so hungry. Great episode.
I love STCG travel episodes.
Beautiful place .
That beef Tartar looked fantastic!!
🎉WOW🎉. That was amazing! Every item looked better than the last. No way I could “choose”. You have to try it ALL! Good job guys
I love the fact that we always take a shot with our right hand because we always right😂.
Awesome video Gents!
This video is so wholesome made my day
That looks amazing Sam.. Thanks for sharing.