Yakgwa, traditional Korean honey cookie

By Korean Food Promotion Institute Yakgwa is a beloved Korean sweet traditionally served during festive occasions. Made with sesame oil, honey and a hint of soju, these deep-fried cookies are soaked in a fragrant syrup, resulting in a chewy, golden confection. Perfect for holidays or as a cultural baking project, yakgwa offers a delicious glimpse into Korea’s culinary heritage. For best results, watch your oil temperature carefully and avoid over-kneading the dough to keep the cookies tender. Se

Oct. 11, 2025

Hong Kong's Bar Leone, first Asian bar named World's Best Bar 2025

Bar Leone in Hong Kong has officially claimed the title of The World's Best Bar 2025, marking a historic achievement for Asia as the first bar on the continent to top the prestigious ranking. The announcement was made during a live awards ceremony in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Founded by Rome-born bartender Lorenzo Antinori, Bar Leone is celebrated for its tribute to classic cocktails, Italian pop culture and football. The bar also took home top honors at Asia's 50 Best Bars for two consecutive yea

Oct. 10, 2025

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Sono International, Tway Air lift off on exclusive promotion Sono International and Tway Air jointly offer exclusive discounts for travelers this fall. Throughout October, guests who book rooms via the Sono Hotels & Resorts website will receive a special coupon for discounted Tway Air domestic flights valid until Dec. 23. Meanwhile, T’way Air passengers can receive up to 15 percent off stays at six Sono properties by submitting flight details on Tway’s events page, valid for bookings made betwee

Oct. 10, 2025

Will people travel 3 hours from Seoul for gimbap? Gimcheon is worried too many might

Gimbap (also spelled kimbap) is everywhere in Korea. You can find it sliced or unsliced, vegan or spicy, packed fresh or frozen, all for as little as a couple bucks. Every convenience store has it and every city eats it. So would it really make sense for anyone to travel over three hours from Seoul to a random city just to eat it? Tens of thousands already did last year. Now, with the second Gimcheon Gimbap Festival set to return on Oct. 25 and 26, and gimbap riding a wave of global pop cultural

Oct. 8, 2025

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Paris Bar at Grand Hyatt Seoul launches exclusive Black Sheep Society Paris Bar at Grand Hyatt Seoul has unveiled its premium Black Sheep Society membership program. This invitation-only club is granted to guests who purchase bottles worth over 1 million won in a single visit, offering two tiers: White Sheep (1 million won, valid for two months) and Black Sheep (2 million won, valid for three months). Members receive exclusive benefits, including welcome snacks, signature cocktails, personalize

Oct. 3, 2025

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Park Hyatt Seoul debuts hanwoo tasting course with live music The Timber House at Park Hyatt Seoul has launched a new hanwoo tasting course, available from Friday to Nov. 30. The five-course menu showcases 1++ grade Korean beef paired with French culinary techniques, including aged ribeye tartare with Osetra caviar, pine-smoked beef chuck and grilled aged sirloin with black garlic doenjang butter. Guests can opt for cocktail pairings featuring inventive drinks like the sourdough-inspired toasted

Sept. 26, 2025

Le Cafe Louis Vuitton blends luxury aesthetics with underwhelming cuisine

Opened Sept. 1 on the fourth floor of the Frank Gehry-designed Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul in the heart of Seoul's upscale Cheongdam-dong district, Le Cafe Louis Vuitton is housed in a striking domed space designed to evoke both a cultural library and a designer's retreat. Under the gastronomic direction of chef Anthony Yoon, the French luxury brand's first permanent cafe in Seoul promises an ambitious menu in collaboration with renowned figures from the brand’s “Louis Vuitton Culinary Community,

Sept. 20, 2025

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Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo offers family-friendly package for Chuseok Gravity Josun Seoul Pangyo is offering a family-oriented "Family Playcation" package during the Chuseok holiday. Available Oct. 3-9, the package includes an overnight stay in a Business Deluxe room. Families will also receive two exclusive Playmobil gifts: a Playmobil figure and a lunchbox cooler pouch. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s expansive Gravity Club with swimming pool and fitness facilities, as well as a kids’ lounge fea

Sept. 19, 2025