Hello, dear readers!


Let me introduce you to the structure and concept behind the K-Cuisine category on the Korea Compass blog (koreacompass.com).

Unlike categories like K-Slang or K-Drama Bites, K-Cuisine and K-Hotspots are not focused on learning the Korean language. Instead, they are born from my hobbies—cooking and traveling—and aim to share my favorite Korean dishes and top travel spots across Korea with you. Today, let’s take a closer look at what you’ll find in K-Cuisine.

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Sanchae Hanjeongsik [Photo Credit] KTO, Frame Studio

1. Introduction to Korean Food

This section offers a friendly and straightforward introduction to Korean dishes I enjoy, particularly those that are easy to prepare. When relevant, I also touch on the history, cultural background, or dining customs associated with the dish.

 

2. Recipe

While I’d love to film myself cooking or share professional-quality food videos, I’m not a chef or a cooking YouTuber. Instead, I introduce curated recipes from well-known chefs or reputable sources. To respect copyright, I only feature selected YouTube videos with permission or open access and present them alongside a summary of ingredients and cooking methods.

 

3. Translated Video Script

Since many Korean recipe videos lack English subtitles, I select key portions and translate them into English. I especially enjoy sharing clips from the KBS show Fun-Staurant, but translating full episodes takes considerable time and effort. So I use AI to help with the initial translation, then carefully proofread and revise the content before posting it here.

 

4. For Food Introductions Without Recipes

Some posts focus purely on introducing a dish without providing a recipe. In those cases, I try to structure the post with the following format:

① Overview of the selected Korean dish

② Variations and types of the dish

③ How it’s typically made

④ Best ways to enjoy the dish

⑤ Nutritional information (if relevant)

 

These days, I often post dishes alongside recipes, but when I first started the blog, I had hoped to cover a broader range of topics, like Korean food traditions by season.

Although I can’t post as frequently due to my focus on Korean language education content, I remain committed to sharing creative and lesser-known aspects of Korean cuisine with you.

 

Wishing you joy and health as you explore and enjoy Korean food,

June 12, 2025

Raphael S.