How small can a cake get? Teeny-tiny dessert trend taking over Korea

From saving money and staying healthy to snapping the perfect picture, Koreans have plenty of reasons to love tiny cakes In Korea, cakes are shrinking to the size of a single bite. Search for “one-bite cake” in Korean on Instagram, and you’ll find over 22,000 posts celebrating these dainty desserts -- also known as “micro cakes” or “super mini cakes.” Unlike cupcakes, these tiny treats are meticulously crafted to resemble full-sized cakes, often adorned with custom designs. Just how small are th

Feb. 24, 2025

Top chefs showcase their cuisine in Seoul next month ahead of Best Restaurant Awards

Renowned overseas chefs to collaborate with Seoul restaurants March 22-26 Top chefs of Asia will be serving up new flavors in Seoul next month. Fifty Best Signature Sessions, a special dining experience featuring collaborations between top chefs and Seoul restaurants, will run March 22 to 26 at restaurants throughout Seoul as a celebratory event ahead of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants Awards. Reservations for Fifty Best Signature Sessions opened on restaurant reservation app Catchtable, Thursday

Feb. 21, 2025

Michelin adds affordable, quality restaurants to Seoul, Busan lists

Michelin Guide adds 14 new restaurants to Bib Gourmand selection Looking for reasonably priced but quality restaurants in South Korea? The Michelin Guide rolled out its annual Bib Gourmand Selection for Seoul and Busan, featuring 58 restaurants in the capital and 19 in the southeastern port city of Busan. The Bib Gourmand selection features restaurants that offer delicious food at a reasonable price of around 45,000 won ($31.35) or less per person, according to the culinary guidebook. The list f

Feb. 21, 2025

Aseul Seoul offers unexpected twist on Korean cuisine

Aseul Seoul brings innovation to classic Korean ingredients with view to match Located just five minutes from Seoul Station, Aseul Seoul is a modern Korean dining spot offering a sophisticated blend of traditional flavors and contemporary techniques. Chef Lee Young-won, who previously worked at a Michelin 2-star restaurant, opened this restaurant in December 2024. The name Aseul comes from the Korean word “aseulnyeok,” meaning the dim, dusky time just after sunset. This inspiration is evident in

Feb. 20, 2025

Keep warm with Japanese-style comfort food

Stroll along back streets of Seoul's Geumho-dong leads to tucked-away gem A good meal can help boost energy, beat fatigue and even help you avoid getting sick this winter. And if you are thinking of something new to try to keep you warm, what about Japanese-style comfort food? Forget about tourist spots like Gangnam and Myeong-dong in Seoul. Kitchen Urawa, a cozy eatery tucked away in Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu, in eastern Seoul, is a hidden gem to put on your culinary radar. A good 10-minute wal

Feb. 15, 2025

Stylish new seafood paradise in Nonhyeon-dong

Michelin-starred chef Jung Se-wook brings his seafood mastery to Blue by. Filleter Renowned chef Jung Se-wook, celebrated for his Michelin-recognized seafood restaurant Filleter in Cheongdam-dong, opened Blue by. Filleter, a refined seafood haven in Nonhyeon-dong in April 2024. Jung, who also briefly ventured into charcoal grilling in Apgujeong Rodeo, merged his two concepts into this new restaurant, continuing his dedication to exceptional seafood. Housed in a two-story standalone building, Blu

Feb. 6, 2025