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Savor Busan's history, one large bowl at a time

Gourmet World Expo Cities－⑥ Busan

　If Busan wins the right to host the World Expo 2030, millions of people from around the world are expected to visit. While the city has several assets to attract travelers - pristine nature, seven be...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-11-03

Busan is good for feasting

　In Korea, there is an old saying, "Great boast but small roast," meaning there is nothing to eat at a grand fiesta. While we can all think of hyped-up events that were total letdowns - Fyre Festival ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-10-13

Jeon: a simple dish to make any occasion special

Clockwise from top-left:`Jeonyueo,'are made with white fish; `donjeonya,'are meat and tofu patties; `Dongnae pajeon,' is a local take on Korean comfort food; and `sanjeok,' combinations include crab s...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-09-07

German beers make Busanites hoppy

Gourmet World Expo Cities:⑤ Expo 2000 Hannover

Refreshing and foamy beer is the perfect tonic on a sweltering summer day.Planet M, the main centerpiece for Expo Plaza in Hannover.　Expo 2000 stands as a milestone in history since it was the first W...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-08-04

Chinese flavors that transcend time and borders

Gourmet World Expo Cities: ④Expo 2010 Shanghai

　Shanghai, located on the east coast at the mouth of the Yangtze River, is the center of China's economy. The "City on the Sea" is also the center of global trade as Shanghai houses the world's larges...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-07-13

`La dolce vita' feels right at home in Busan

Gourmet World Expo Cities: ③ Expo 2015 Milan

Italian cuisine's focus on simple and fresh ingredients has made it perhaps the most popular food in the world.　The 2015 World Expo, held in Milan, capital city of the Lombardy province in northern It...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-06-02

Discover the diverse flavors of Arabian cuisine

Gourmet World Expo Cities: ②Expo 2020 Dubai

Arabian cuisine showcases a diverse range of ingredients, including meats, beans, rice, bread, vegetables, and fruits, resulting in fresh, aromatic, and wholesome meals. Al Wasl Plaza at Expo 2020 Dub...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-05-04

Busan gourmet tour with history and diversity

Delectable Korean meals, hearty pork soup, cool wheat noodles

​Hanjeongsik meals offer a variety of proteins and vegetables, depending on seasonality. The foods are prepared with different techniques, giving diners a spectrum of tastes and textures. Busan Ilbo ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-04-03

Uncovering Osaka's iconic food

Possible contenders are okonomiyaki and takoyaki

Customize your okonomiyaki and takoyaki with innumerable options.Gourmet World Expo Cities:① Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan World Expos are classified as International Registered Exhibitions, the bigg...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-03-02

Clams, a late-winter estuary luxury

It's just before clamming season in Busan

This time of year is when hen clams are said to be ripe for the picking and the tastiest. (Source: Visit Busan)　The fastest way to journey from Gimhae International Airport to Busan Metropolitan City ...

Ji Minkyeom  |  2023-02-12