JIRO Local, Now

Hello, this is JIRO. It has been quite a while since our last post. Our previous article about the Sansuyu (Cornelian Cherry) Festival in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do received a lot of positive feedback. So today, we would like to introduce some must-visit local restaurants in Gurye. Let’s take a look! Gurye County, Jeollanam Province See Jirisan Mountain,  Visit Hwaeomsa Temple,  See Sansuyu (Cornelian Cherry) Flowers And check out this local restaurant Sanarae Cheotjip 76 Jikjeon-gil, Toji-myeon, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do Signature dish : Mushroom Hot Pot Jirisan — the home of many wild mushrooms! Side dishes served with the mushroom hot pot highlight the natural flavors of the ingredients. A perfect way to experience Gurye’s nature with both your eyes and your taste buds! Jeonwon Garden 76 Seomjingang-ro, Gurye-eup, Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do Signature dish:  Spicy Fish Stew (Maeuntang) Gurye’s Maeuntang (Spicy Fish Stew) is made with freshwater fish from the Seomjin River, alo...

Hello, this is JIRO! It’s been a while since our last post—hope you’ve been doing well. The weather has been especially cold in Korea recently, and we hope you’re staying warm and healthy wherever you are. In today’s post, we explore Korean food culture shaped by U.S. flour aid after the Korean War. Our focus is on two iconic dishes: tteokbokki, and Busan’s beloved milmyeon. Let’s take a closer look.