Korean Food Culture

Living in Korea offers many opportunities to discover food traditions that are both familiar and different from those in Japan.

In this category, I share my experiences with Korean cuisine, ingredients, rice, everyday foods, and eating habits.

Through the eyes of a Japanese resident in Korea, I explore the similarities and differences between the two countries and the unique appeal of Korean food culture.

Korean Food Culture

Buying Rice in Korea: How to Choose and Cook Korean Rice

How do you choose rice in Korea? Learn about variety, grade, whole-kernel and protein-content labels, and how they compare with Japan. This guide also introduces Korean rice varieties, cooking tips, and storage advice.
Korean Food Culture

Rice Culture and Taste in Japan and Korea: Reflections on a Nostalgic Paddy Landscape

A Japanese resident in Korea explores why some Koreans enjoy Japanese rice and what may affect its taste, including protein, grain condition, storage, and food preferences.
Korean Food Culture

Japanese Food, but Not Quite as You Know It: Tonkatsu & Udon

Why is Korean tonkatsu so large, and how does udon taste different? A Japanese resident in Korea compares sauces, serving styles and noodles, with Seoul restaurant tips and useful Korean phrases.