I headed to Namhae, my father's hometown and where I had spent a lot of time when I was young. I was visited by my old friend Ms. Im for a seaside fresh fish lunch.

Has a wide variety of fruits, vegetable, snacks, side dishes, and cookware. They even have onggis for those who are looking!

Large grocery store with a variety of Asian and international products. Has a nice food court including Tour Le Jour bakeries in Maryland. Opened June 2023.

Large grocery store – admittedly more aimed to Chinese products, but it does have a good Korean selection.

Nicely stocked Asian grocery store with a good selection of international products. Has a large prepared food section.

An independent local grocery that has been serving the community since 1977 in Revelstoke, BC. We’re a full-service grocery with a focus on local and global: fresh meats and produce from BC, and international specialties from Korean kimchi to South Asian spices.

My Auntie in Yeosu taught me so many things about cooking and has been my role model for many years. She's always been there for me and my family so when I visited Yeosu I wanted to make her a special meal using local seafood.

After being away for years I revisited my hometown of Yeosu in South Korea. So much of what I love and remember is still there, including some of my family's favorite restaurants. And of course the traditional markets are all still there too!

A&A Asian Food Store (Riga) specializes in a diverse selection of Asian groceries, including staples like rice, ramen, and sauces, as well as unique ingredients from countries such as China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam. The store is well-organized to help customers find products easily, and the staff is available to assist with any questions. […]

The recipe for Gochujang (고추장) is here!

Tiny Korean grocery store, mostly packaged goods.

This video is part two in my Real Korean Cooking Stories, a series of videos I filmed after finishing my first cookbook in 2015 when I traveled to Korea. This episode shows my visit to my friend Ji-hyun’s home, where we made a Hanwoo beef lunch together and enjoyed a wonderful time with her mom. […]

Korean supermarket

I traveled to Seoul and made kimchi for a potluck party with my readers! Here's how I did it, from buying ingredients and kitchenware in local markets to making fresh kimchi in my hotel room. Fun fun!

Asian and Korean food (snacks, canned food, sauces, frozen food, fresh food, vegetables, kimchi, alcoholic beverages, noodles, tea and herbal tea, etc.)

Tried many store bought Kimchis, but most of them are way too salty. This Emergency Kimchi is PERFECT and easy to make – good for ppl who have lots on their plate. The recipe for Emergency Kimchi is here!

Asian and Korean food (snacks, canned food, sauces, frozen food, noodles, dumplings, etc.)

I had some juicy radishes, so I made kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi) this morning. First I made many small cubes and salted them. I drained and seasoned them with gochu-garu (hot pepper flakes), fish sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, and green onions. The final kkakdugi is crunchy, salty, and tastes so fresh that it stimulates my […]

A simple, refreshing, nutty side dish I learned how to make from the Buddhist monks in Korea. A one-minute sautée brings it to life and makes all the other dishes on the table taste better!