Kimchi and Pickles on a Friday
Kimchi and pickles
During the past week we were on holiday in Jeju island , Korea. It was our first time over at that island and our 2nd trip just with Tiger girl. It was great to be able to indulge in Korean food like Ginseng Chicken and Bulgogi.
The unique thing about Korean cuisine is that there are many side dishes served at every meal. Kimchi and an assortment of pickles are what we were served before our main meal came.
Kimchi
Every single restaurant that we went too served kimchi. It is a staple side dish for Korean and how spicy it is varies from restaurant to restaurant. I personally don’t really like my food too spicy and had to pass on the kimchi served at a few restaurants we visited as it was too spicy for my liking.
Side dishes
Some time we were given sea salt to dip chicken in before it was to be eaten. On occasions there were bean sprouts, tofu and even a mini fishcake/pancake which were served as side dishes.
The side dishes
It was quite easy to settle Tiger girl’s meals as she would happily eat the non spicy side dishes with rice. Do you like eating the side dishes when you go out for Korean food?
What is your favourite Korean dish?
June 21, 2013 @ 11:28 am
it’s almost lunch now and your post just made me extra hungry! a lot of korean restaurants are opening here in Manila, my favorite is Bulgogi 🙂
June 21, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
that kimchi really looks delish…
my hubby was been urging me to try to make a kimchi for him, but i am still gaining confidence to make kimchi hahaha
June 21, 2013 @ 3:42 pm
yay, i love spicy dishes and kimchii is one. the combination of sour and spicy just makes me want to eat more. haha! now, i’m craving for kimchii. hihi! 🙂
June 21, 2013 @ 5:21 pm
Oh that must be an awesome experience. Korea is on my destination list! 😀
June 21, 2013 @ 8:37 pm
I can’t stand the flavour of kimchi, I just can’t seem to have the right mix.
June 21, 2013 @ 10:44 pm
What I like about Korean resto is that they have so many side dishes. Sometimes, I eat the side dishes as the viand itself. haha
June 22, 2013 @ 12:48 am
I so love to try Korean food I have not done it yet. Last week friends of mine went to Korean restaurant and found out they are still close. I was frustrated but thought of going it there again this week.
June 22, 2013 @ 10:10 am
Really, you don’t like kimchi? I love it! I’m drooling over your pics nga eh! 😀
June 22, 2013 @ 5:51 pm
@Maan,
I don’t mind eating kimchi if it is not too spicy.. am thinking of learning to make it myself 🙂
June 23, 2013 @ 5:48 am
korean food is quite interesting. i hope to be able to visit korea with my boys and sample the food you featured. 🙂
June 27, 2013 @ 10:51 pm
everything looks tempting to me! oooh, i still have to taste other Korean dishes aside from kimchi (I love it! spiciness and all, lol).
appreciate much your taking the time to share and link over at Food Friday, Dominique
July 7, 2013 @ 6:49 pm
Me not a kimchi fan too, I always find them a little bit sourish for my liking.