Sundubu jjigae ) - Korea's ultimate comfort food

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Read the full article about this marvelous Sundubu Jjigae ) right here: Flying on my way from Bangkok to Hawaii on Korean Air, I had a 10 hour layover. Now at first I wanted to just sit back in a chair at the airport for my layover in Seoul and use the fast wi-fi to get some work done. But as I thought more about the food, I couldn't help myself from, not just the want, but the need to take a trip into Seoul with the intention of eating. Something I was really looking forward to, that I had been itching to eat, was a dish known as Sundubu Jiggae ) - a dish I think is one of the world's most comforting comfort foods. So as soon as landing at the Seoul airport, we headed to the subway station, and took the train all the way into Seoul station, before navigating our way through the hectic Seoul transit system and exiting at Anguk station and Exit #2 (more directions towards the bottom. It took a few minutes, but we eventually found our lunch time destination: Jaedong Sundubu ) - a restaurant renowned for serving this wonderful comfort food. Just by chance, we arrived right during lunchtime, or on the tail end of lunchtime, and the restaurant was packed out. We had to wait for a table, which luckily only took about 15 minutes. What is Sundubu Jjigae? It's a Korean dish that's made from tofu, but it's not any kind of boring tofu, it's sundubu, a tofu that's outrageously soft and and it's un-curdled. I'm not exactly sure what that means and how it's made, but one thing I can tell you is that the tofu is so incredibly soft, it's like baby food. The tofu is cooked in a broth made from red chili and red chili oil and then there are bits of seafood and an egg plopped into the middle. Sundubu Jjigae ) is served in one of those awesome Korean earthenware bowls that keep hot and piping throughout your meal. It was a cold day on the day I had my layover in Seoul, and I needed something warm. because my jacket was far inadequate for the coldness I knew I was going to love the food Jaedong Sundubu ) as I was waiting to be seated, I could just smell and feel that the food was going to be awesome. Another great thing at the restaurant is that you can dish yourself as much kimchi and other side banchan dishes as you like - so believe me - I took full advantage of the kimchi bar by scooping up quite a few rounds of kimchi. The Sundubu Jjigae ) arrived piping hot to my table, and it was everything I had hoped for - so soft and spicy and flavorful, and along with the rice, it was amazing If you're in Seoul, you should definitely check out this restaurant, the tofu soup is outstanding. To get there take the subway to Anguk station, Exit #2, then go straight less than 100 meters until you see the blue sign for Bukchon-ro 2-gil, then make a right into the small alley way and walk about 20 meters and you'll see the sign for the restaurant - but beware that the sign in only in Korean. Enjoy
Date: 2019-08-19

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Comments and reviews: 10

Sooran C
what I like the most about your videos, among other good things of course, is that you not only enjoy the food from different cultures, but know how to enjoy them in the ways in which the people in the culture would enjoy. It usually comes with living immersed in the culture in a longer period of time, but you are so versatile in your sensitive and natural embrace of different foods that come with variety of cultures. Very smart and finely cultured. Thanks for the great videos, and sharing those incredible moments.
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Larry Song
I tried that during one freezing cold winter. After having this delicious hot spicy pot, I was sweating like crazy. It cooled me down. It supposed the other way around but then later I got so much energy and warm once walking back out. Me too, I would eat kimchi everyday. The best ever Korean staple dish.
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LizxNguyen
I went here yesterday and it was delicious. I've been going to a new soondubu place everyday and this was the best. Your directions on your site was the easiest to follow too so thanks for that I came in during an off peak time so no waiting for me
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Jess Bess
I've never tried Sundubu jigae but I love Kimchi jigae. Sadly there's not many Korean restaurants in Leeds, UK (well one but it's expensive and not authentic, so if I want Korean food I have to make it myself (with the help of my Korean friend xD.
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B. Mitch Mayes
Mark. I enjoyed looking at the food and yes it looked sooo delicious. but some of the video I liked was how you enjoyed tasting it and the swerving of your head as you enjoyed the bite. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for sharing it with us.
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Ruby Ruby
Due to having the same face expression to ALL the food You eat, I can't appreciatr the true originality or trusting your word in how good any of the dishes u eat, are in fact tasty. Plz practice more ways to express the dishes you eat
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Blossom Gonzales
I'm glad things went well for you on your layover in Seoul. I had a bad experience at the Incheon airport. I'm Not going through Seoul in the future. I'll just satisfy my cravings for Korean food here in Canada.
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Cheryl S.
Ha, ha Mark. I was going to make Sundubu Jjigae for dinner tonight I just love it Living in a 90% Korean Population here in New Jersey, I have access to the absolute best in Korean Markets and Restaurants. Happy Eating
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Sherman Brown
I love Sundubu. It's amazing how hot the soup is when served. Have to let sit for a few minutes otherwise it'll burn your mouth. I'm going to look into buying those Korean pots. Keep up the good work Mark.
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김영범
Man. you definitely know how to eat a meal in S. Korea XD Mark if it was cold outside and you had some Sundubu jjigae. with a soju. you will be in heaven man XDas a Korean i approve this video
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