Face it, Korean residents; we've all had our fair share of 'the morning after soju.' And what better way to rid yourself of the chemical after effects than with spicy-cheesy MSG soup. Let's not forget the tuna & mayo! Enticing, no?
Today was a rainy Saturday (thank-you monsoon season), and having had a bit too much soju and beer in honor of my good friend, Angelo's birthday, I was craving something semi-unhealthy. Americans, forget your McDonalds and Pizza Hut. When you're in Korea, you go to your nearest 'fast-food' restaurant for cheese ramyeon and tuna kimbap. Delicious in 5-6 minutes, max.
Cheese ramyeon is a spicy-noodle (twice-fried) soup with egg, sliced green onions, cut-up mushrooms and red pepper flakes, but you throw on a slice of cheese (the waxier, the better) for good measure. It's pre-packaged goodness that can be fixed at home or in a restaurant. Tuna Kimbap is a soft seaweed wrap of sticky rice, veggies (carrot, roots, and sesame leaves), egg, sometimes spam, tuna and mayonnaise. It’s all in the mayo; too much or too little and it’s a mess. Just the right amount and you’re in heaven.
Location: Cheongyangri (Line 1); Go out exit #2 and walk straight about 10-meters. Go across the cross walk then turn right and walk about 5-meters. Yumsem will be on your left. The restaurant's menu has some English and pictures! Price: 5,100Won
will check it out!
ReplyDeleteGreat~ Just remember, you can get this food at almost ANY 'fast-food' restaurant in Korea. I just happened to find it at this random restaurant.
ReplyDeleteA foodie blog, starting with ramyeon- I love it! Many a cold snowy night I survived thanks to spicy cheesy ramyeon. 2 packs were just right for me, and 2 eggs added just before served. So many varieties it could take a lifetime to try them all. I think I liked the squid ones. Do you have an excellent recommendation, Em?
ReplyDeleteHi! What time does it open?
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