ZenKimchi Experiences

15/04/2024

Tonight's dinner was at Magpie in Jeju.
An amazing fig and berry jam pizza with feta cheese
Beef Tallow Fries with aioli and smoked olive oil
Eggplant Ricotta Curry Pizza
And a surprise treat - Pineapple Kkakdugi. A variation of cubed radish kimchi. Delicious!

15/04/2024

Walking to a specific restaurant in Jeju Island and this caught my eye.

09/04/2024

19/03/2024

Our two Cherry Blossom Tours are now up and ready. Late March to mid-April.

SOAK UP SPRING IN SEOUL WITH CHERRY BLOSSOMS is conveniently inside the city and covers almost 4 km of cherry blossoms. Ends at a cafe with a gorgeous view.
https://zenkimchi.com/zenkimchi-get-immersed-in-korea/soak-up-spring-in-seoul-with-cherry-blossoms/

CHERRY BLOSSOM MAGIC TRAIL starts outside the city, away from the crowds. Walking a breathtaking trail while learning about the folklore of cherry blossoms and exploring a traditional home.
https://zenkimchi.com/zenkimchi-get-immersed-in-korea/cherry-blossom-magic-trail/

Get ImmersedExperience the Korea you dreamed ofBeginLIMITED TIME: Soak Up Spring in Seoul with Cherry Blossoms Explore FOUR KILOMETERS of gorgeous cherry blossoms inside the city of Seoul. Great for photographers, couples, and families!Check It OutLIMITED TIME: Cherry Blossom Magic Trail Get away fr...

13/03/2024

My haul from the weekly market at my apartment complex. Five types of banchan, Mandu dumplings, pineapple, japjari tomatoes just got in season, and ddeokgalbi patties that I'm currently turning into Ddeokgalbi Melt Sandwiches

09/03/2024

Shakespeare in Seoul? Yes! And one of his most beloved plays. In English with Korean subtitles.

I play a couple of parts, and the rehearsals have been hilarious! Talented group of misfits and reprobates that will show you how fun Shakespeare can be. I suggest you wear adult diapers when watching because you may p*e your pants laughing.

Three weekends in April. In . Bring friends.

셰익스피어가 서울에? 예! 그리고 그것은 그의 가장 사랑받는 연극 중 하나입니다. 한국어 자막이 있는 영어입니다.

저는 몇 가지 배역을 맡았고, 리허설은 정말 즐거웠습니다! 셰익스피어가 얼마나 재미있을 수 있는지 보여줄 재능 있는 배우 그룹입니다. 웃다가 바지에 오줌을 싸는 경우가 있으니 시청시에는 성인용 기저귀를 착용하시는 것을 권해 드립니다.

4월에는 세 번의 주말이 있습니다. #홍대 에서. 친구를 데려오세요.

04/03/2024

After a failed flight to yesterday, let's see how today goes.

01/03/2024

Compare South Korea to Japan and China

An index by EF shows a big tourism player not well-versed in English, a highly proficient Asian nation and another that is a global power, but doesn't walk the talk.

29/02/2024

Folks, again, PLEASE don't rely on the Michelin Guide in Korea.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2024/02/141_369656.html?fbclid=IwAR0SaTUTO0vzP2DVVR3GYiGqpl4DIub6sxZNn9lmK5b5S_OvBVI9EEQCiQk

Busan, Korea’s second-largest city, joined the Michelin Guide last week, taking the first step toward becoming a global gastronomic destination.

28/02/2024

We worked on this show. Catch Joe on there for a second or so.

Embark on a delectable journey through South Korea with foodie Darley Newman. Explore temple cuisine’s spiritual roots at a renowned temple featured on Netfl...

28/02/2024

This is a fun museum to go to

The Donuimun Museum Village teleports visitors back to the Korean capital as it was in the last century.

16/02/2024

Portrait from our Neon Dreams Night Photo Tour. You can book here https://zenkimchi.com/zenkimchi-get-immersed-in-korea/neon-dreams-seouls-night-photo-tour/

22/01/2024

One of a few tips on finding good Korean chicken places in Korea.

There’s an unspoken rule in the world of Korean fried chicken joints that many food enthusiasts have come to recognize. It’s a rule that may seem counterintuitive to some, but it’s one that has proven to be true time and time again. The rule is simple: the worse the cabbage slaw, the better th...

11/01/2024

Though we'd suggest going to Mokpo for the seaside scenery and the food, we wouldn't recommend going there for the fermented skate, like they suggest in this piece.

In these countries, the current exchange rate will be your greatest ally.

28/11/2023

Technically, we got written about in Forbes. Our "Seoul Hike" is featured as a holiday gift suggestion. Check it out.

If you're looking for a perfect gift for someone who's obsessed with Korea this holiday season, let this gift guide of curated Korean experiences and items lead the way.

22/11/2023

By 8 p.m., the last rays of sunset have faded, leaving downtown Seoul quiet, peaceful … eerie. Rush hour has ended, and now that most of the office workers have found their way home, out come the ghosts, spirits and ghouls to play.

15/11/2023

Last night's Authentic Chicken and Beer Night Out tour. Wonderful family from Singapore. Son had just finished his final exams, so celebrations were in order.

13/11/2023

Visiting Seoul this winter? If so, you’re in for a treat as the Seoul Lantern Festival will be held a bit late this year, in line with the holiday season, kicking off on Friday, Dec. 15 and running through Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, at Cheonggyecheon Stream and Gwanghwamun Square. The lanterns will be lit from 6-10PM daily, so don’t miss it!

11/11/2023

Been a while since I've had Gobchang. Fatty beef intestines!

06/11/2023

Here's a little something we helped with. Catch glimpses of some of our food tours. At around the one minute mark are a couple of our team members, Ron and Hannah.

On a recent adventure to South Korea, with InsideAsia, editor Tayla Gentle finds herself forest bathing one day and eating fermented fish the next.

28/10/2023

Anyang Art Park in fall

17/10/2023

Meongtae 멍태 in Mangwon-dong. Old school flavor but kicked up. Not chewy at all. Light and crispy dried pollack. Best with Korean mayo dipping sauce.

05/10/2023

I'm not sure if a giant wave is the best way to promote Busan.
부산을 홍보하는 데 있어 거대한 파도가 가장 좋은 방법인지 잘 모르겠습니다.

17/08/2023

Seoul's new tourism logo looks like a bowl of Lucky Charms 🍀🌙🦄❤️🌈⭐️🧲🎈

18/06/2023

Want a preview of our Majang Meat Lovers Experience? Here's ZenKimchi founder Joe with iGoBart exploring "Korea's Scariest Market"

The Majang Meat Market is sometimes called the scariest market in Seoul and is located in Majang-dong. A market that even Gangsters keep their hands off. Maj...

07/05/2023

This was a first. A group of 10 expats and one visitor took our Authentic Chicken & Beer Night Out. You'd think they'd been jaded and wouldn't find anything new. But they DID!
What was most interesting to me was that each had a different place they liked the best--the traditional fried chicken, the barbecued chicken, and the modern chicken.
We post-gamed with craft soju cocktails at TOKKI BAR 토끼바 in the Ryse Hotel.

29/12/2020

Interesting article about what to expect

Experts are optimistic about travel in 2021, but there's still plenty of uncertainty amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic.