Taean, to the west of Korea, is a lesser-known area of Korea’s fantastic coastline. But why should you add Taean to your Korea ‘To-Do’ list?…
Five reasons to visit Seoullo 7017!
Seoul’s newest landmark and urban garden, Seoullo 7017, opened earlier this year in May. The one 1km long walkway stretches over the city, connecting different…
Top 5 Restaurants to Visit Near Seoullo 7017!
Seoul is filled with restaurants; some better than others. With this overload of options, it can be difficult to choose the perfect restaurant. Gastro Tour…
Jayeom: A Slow Food ‘Ark of Taste’ Product
Few Koreans know about the country’s long history of ‘Jayeom’ or ‘boiled’ salt. It is such a rare and unique way of salt farming, unknown…
A Vibrant walking tour of local eateries in central Seoul!
The City Hall and Gwangwhamun area is one of the most dynamic and touristic areas of Seoul, with many popular sites like Cheonggyecheon Stream, Deoksu…
The Story of Korea’s Metal Chopsticks Continues! Special Pepero Day Post
Two years ago we wrote a blog post about why Korea uses metal chopsticks. It was read by millions around the world, and shared thousands…
A Taste of Culinary and Literary History: Eateries of the Unexplored ‘Joongrimdong’
As part of Gastro Tour Seoul’s new Seoullo 7017 Tasting Seoul tours, we discover the hidden and non-touristic area of Joongrimdong. Joongrimdong is a neighborhood…
6 Instagrams to Follow for Korean Food
At some point over the last few years, taking photos of your food before you eat it has become a firmly established step in social-eating rituals. In fact,…
A Taste of Korean Royal Court Cuisine: Kaesong Bossam Kimchi
In light of last week’s blog post on ‘kimjang’, this week Gastro Tour Seoul is excited to introduce a very special and historically significant Korean…
‘Kimjang’ and the Kimchi Making Process
If asked to name the first Korean food which springs to mind, a response from many might be ‘kimchi’. And with good reason, too. Kimchi…
Gastro Tour Seoul’s Brew Master Tour
On October 5th 2015, Gastro Tour Seoul and a team of hungry and thirsty food bloggers from I Ate My Way Through took on GTS’s…