Tag: Pufferfish

Exploring Daegu’s Hidden Culinary Gems: A Journey Through Authentic Korean Flavors

'www.youtube.com/embed/Y39Opu15hno' Daegu, South Korea, is a city less traveled by international tourists compared to Seoul or Busan, yet it holds a vibrant and deeply authentic culinary scene. Our recent food journey through Daegu uncovered some truly remarkable local eateries, each offering unique dishes and flavors that speak to the city's rich gastronomic heritage. From comforting soups to adventurous raw beef, Daegu proved to be a treasure trove for any…

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).…