Bananas, Bread & BBQ: My food adventures in Korea
I’ve always had a weird relationship with food. For me, eating has always been more about routine rather than adventure, so I don’t explore much with food. I keep it simple—so simple that I can order from the kids’ menu. Fine dining? Definitely not for me On one of my first weekends in Korea, I decided to try Korean BBQ (KBBQ). My TikTok had been flooded with videos of it, and it actually looked appealing, even for someone like me. I thought, “Well, this isn’t very different from a braai—tjoppies op die kole.” To my surprise, it was very different. From cutting the meat into small pieces with scissors to the endless sides that came with it, the experience was unique. I indulged and embraced it, but let’s just say my stomach didn’t—later that evening, I paid the price. Safe to say, my stomach needed some time to adjust to Korean flavours. Since then, I haven’t explored too much more with local cuisine. For me, Korean food is definitely an acquired taste. One thing you notice quickly i...