Category: Surasang

#5058: Surasang ’88 Seoul Jjang Topokki – South Korea

#5058: Surasang '88 Seoul Jjang Topokki - South Korea

Big thanks to James from Lakeside, CA for sending this along. I have to say, I don’t understand what jjajang has to do with Italian influence. Chapagetti, Chacharoni – and this guy. Jjajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodle) is a fusion of Chinese and South Korean cuisine. I will say the chef is kinda funny insofar that if his moustache was larger, he could be dastardly twisting it like a bad guy in an old cartoon. Nothing bad about topokki though – let’s give it a try! ...see full post

#5049: Surasang ’88 Seoul Topokki Rice Cake With Hot Sauce – South Korea

#5049: Surasang '88 Seoul Topokki Rice Cake With Hot Sauce - South Korea

Another one sent by James of Lakeside, CA – thanks again! Nope – no noodles here, but definitely something you’ll find on shelves next to instant ramyun bowls, that’s for sure. tteokbokki are tubes of rice cake which are soft and chewy – and in this one they’re in a spicy, sweet sauce. Let’s check it out and give it a try! ...see full post