Notes of a Native-Speaking English Teacher: restaurants

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Friday, September 14, 2012 -

Tater Tots ^^

Last night, after a Korean lesson, I decided to take a different way home. I saw two awesome sights. One of them was... TATER TOTS. Hot and fresh! These aren't always easy to come by in Korea. You can sometimes find a few on a mixed potato plate alongside wedges and fries, but it's not guaranteed.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012 -

* Choji-dong - Ansan,restaurants,shopping

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Pangseu Bbang Bakery!

I loaded up at the bakery tonight. Even on Sundays after 9pm, you can still find this local mom & pop bakery open for business and pretty well stocked!

Here are some more awesome pictures from blog.naver.com/pommier

Click the link to see more!

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Saturday, August 25, 2012 -

* Gojan I-dong - Ansan,restaurants

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ChakhanDwaeji Restaurant in Jungang

How does $10 for all you can eat sound? Pork, chicken, duck, fruits and veggies, you name it...

착한돼지 in Gojan I dong is the place; buffet style, with 1,000W discount if you are seated before 5pm.

(awesome pictures from http://blog.naver.com/bereyong ^^)

This sign is a warning. Don't take food from the buffet that you can't finish eating. You will pay a 5,000W penalty if you waste their meats. Understandable. ^^

Monday, May 14, 2012

Monday, May 14, 2012 -

* Hwajeong-dong - Ansan,restaurants

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Hanmadang Barbecue

My adult students planned a great trip to the Hanmadang Barbeue (한마당 바베큐) on Sunday. I've never been here before, even though it's right across the street from my school.

Check out these ribs. 등갈비 on the menu. They come fresh out of the smokehouse and are torn apart by the waiter. They come to the table ready-to-eat! Also a first, they gave us cotton gloves so we could eat the hot meat with our hands!

The samgyeopsal, which was eaten faster than I could photograph, was also very, very delicious.

Here is a view of the dining area. I didn't see anyone going inside to eat. There is an open-air section with bbq tables and also some seating under a large tent. It looked like there could be 60-80 seats available.

This blog has some great pictures of the food!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Sunday, May 13, 2012 -

* Hosu-dong - Ansan,exotic eats,locals who speak English,restaurants

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Chinese Restaurant - 열빈

One of the best spots to grab a cheap, delicious dinner nearby is 열빈. It is one of my favorite places.

I've had meal after great meal here. They do a lot of delivery orders, so you can usually eat by yourself in peace. Or, you can bring all your friends and not worry about having enough seats.

오무라이스. Omuraiseu - rice omelet.

새우 볶음밥. Saewoo bokkeumbap - Shrimp fried rice.

The Yeolbin crew having a chicken celebration.

They have an English speaking delivery driver (Mr. Bae -wearing glasses in the photo), so you still have a chance of getting your food even if your Korean is horrible. 031-484-1222

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 -

pizza,restaurants,Seoul

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The Best Pizzas in Seoul

Photo Credit: Korea Times

The Korea Times posted a great article about where to find the best pizza in Seoul. Korean pizza is sometimes loaded with potatoes, bulgogi, shrimp, even noodles! Finding a nice Italian style pizza is always a treat.

Impress your tastebuds and your friends! The article includes addresses and hours!!

Gangnam: Pizzarium di Roma, Grano, The Kitchen: Salvatore Cuomo

Jongno: Oz's Kitchen, Daejangjangi (Blacksmith) Hwadeok Pizza

Mapo: Spacca Napoli

Seodaemun: Pizza Island

Yongsan: Pizzeria D’Buzza, The Pizza Peel, Pizzarium di Roma, La Tavola

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Sunday, April 15, 2012 -

manners and customs,restaurants

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Family Style Dinners

Yesterday, I was invited to eat dinner with some students from my adult class. They are a fun group and I enjoy spending time with them.

We went to a very good Italian restaurant. Everything was delicious and for the first time I was happy that we ate family style. Normally, I despise family style eating because it takes so long to order and I can't handle the spicy dishes that other people will invariably order. :-)

This restaurant was really great. Every dish was delicious and the place reminded me of a restaurant in my hometown! Very nice!

Later on, we visited a traditional themed pub. They served up some delicious makgeolli and dongdongju.

Traditional Korean farm tools

Traditional Korean shoes

Traditional Korean popcorn popper.

I got a quick history lesson too. This place was designed to look like a pub from the early 1950's. My guess was a few decades off! ^^ This country has changed A LOT in such a short time!

The location address at the bottom is for the traditional bar: 깡촌 (Gang Chon) - 2nd floor

With You Italian Restaurant is east of Gojan 2001 Outlet, just on the other side of the alley that splits the Outlet building in half.

Friday, April 13, 2012

Friday, April 13, 2012 -

* Seonbu-dong - Ansan,culture,exotic eats,manners and customs,restaurants

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Some Like It Hot

Tonight, I had dinner with two co-workers. One of them ordered a particularly spicy version of a dish called 추어탕 (Chua Tang). It is a soup made from a special type of loach fish.

Koreans will tell you that spicy food makes their body feel good, in spite of having the appearance of being tortured.

First, the glasses came off. Then came the sweat. After wiping his brow, he revealed streaming tears. Then came the groaning. It was entertaining to watch from the other side of the table, but I don't get it at all. ^^

Scene of the crime: 화정추어탕.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Thursday, April 12, 2012 -

restaurants,survival tips

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Solving the mysteries of the 김밥나라 (Kimbap Nara)

I used to be totally confused about what to order when I visited 김밥나라 restaurants (traditional Korean lunch counters). Then, I visited this page at the Mary Eats Blog.

It is maybe the perfect kimbap page! ^^