Tag: Food Adventure

Paju’s Culinary Expedition: Unearthing Hidden Gems in the Scorching Heat

'www.youtube.com/embed/wV3fFBdJ-OA' Paju's Culinary Expedition: Unearthing Hidden Gems in the Scorching Heat Paju, South Korea, a city often recognized for its serene English Village, bustling premium outlets, and unique proximity to the DMZ, recently played host to an extraordinary culinary adventure. The renowned food discovery show, "Ttokganjip," embarked on a mission to uncover…

Is Pufferfish Worth Dying For? An Honest Taste Test at Akasaka, Gangnam

www.youtube.com/embed/WosmnrzH4h4 Is Pufferfish Worth Dying For? An Honest Taste Test at Akasaka, Gangnam For years, I've been captivated by one particular food, a dish that ancient Chinese scholar Su Shi (蘇軾, also known as Su Dongpo) famously described with paradoxical allure: "To eat pufferfish is foolish, because it may kill you. But not to eat it is even more foolish, because the taste is so exquisite." This intriguing, seemingly contradictory statement ignited my curiosity about pufferfish (복어, Bogeo). Pufferfish, or fugu in Japanese,…