Yun Seoul

He’s a ‘weirdo’ chef obsessed with noodles – and he’s on a mission to make healthier versions for Korean diners

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By Park Jin-hai Chef Kim Do-yun of one-Michelin-star restaurant Yun Seoul, known for his expertise in noodles and dedication to sourcing ingredients, is proud of being a “weirdo obsessed with ingredients” – a quirky label given to him by his customers. In his restaurant, Kim has a lab-like refrigerated storage space where he keeps over … Read more

How Asia’s fermented foods, from kimchi to preserved pickles, show parallels between the region’s cuisines

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Ha has travelled across the country, covering some 620,000 kilometres (385,000 miles) since 2014, meeting local people and recording the undocumented oral recipes of the communities she encounters. Dureup kimchi is made with Angelica tree shoots. Photo: SCMP She highlighted the vast array of kimchi varieties in Korea, emphasising their regional and seasonal diversity, telling … Read more