#1 It is owned and run by a Korean woman.
#2 What first catches my eye are the traditional Korean-style tables; extremely low tables on a raised platform. Oh no, I was wearing a denim mini skirt! There's no other option. So, we sat on the floor with shoes off, of course.
#3 Mr. Kim was having a hard time to translate to us some of the dishes in the menu.
#4 Therefore, we let him order the food.
#5 Banchan (side dishes).
#6 Kalguksu (literally "knife noodles") is a Korean noodle dish consisting of handmade, knife-cut wheat flour noodles. It is served in a large bowl with broth and other ingredients.
#7 Kimchi (Korean national dish).
It is made with cabbage and other vegetables and a variety of seasonings, including red chili peppers. Koreans can't go anywhere without this famous spicy cabbage and I love Kimchi very, very much, too!
#8 We were told, when having a meal with the elderly, wait for the elders to hold their spoon first.
#9 Jokbal. They are very, very spicy but absolutely delicious.
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#11 Baekseju (literally "one-hundred-years wine") is a Korean glutinous rice-based fermented alcoholic beverage flavored with a variety of herbs, ginseng most prominent among them.
Do not decline the first glass of alcohol.
I took a sip. Gosh. Please kill me!!
#12 Fish. Another wonderful and tasty dish.
#13 Chamisul (literally meaning "real dew"), the most popular variety of soju (distilled beverage native to Korea).
It is against traditional custom in Korea to fill one's own glass. Instead, someone else at the table must fill it. A glass should not be refilled unless completely empty and should be promptly refilled once empty; it is considered rude to not fill others' glass when empty. To pour a drink, hold the bottle in the right hand with the left hand touching the right forearm or elbow. When receiving a drink, rest the glass in the left palm and hold it with the right hand.
#14 Gaeran Jim (steamed egg dish).
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When sitting on the floor for a meal, men should cross their legs while sitting on the cushion. Women may sit with their legs to the side but do not straighten out under the table. However, I was a little uncomfortable because my legs were very numb!
Overall, it was a wonderful meal, a wonderful experience. One suggestion for the ladies, don't wear a mini skirt.
