Seoul's Chinatown at 9 PM was a sleeping city—a disappointment, yet the tranquility was fascinating. After embracing the solitude, I found an izakaya whose warmth and brightness soothed my heart. Maybe loneliness is necessary in life. I'll google it: "Is loneliness necessary in life?"... Did you mean "lonely Christmas"?

Korea's snack king, gyeranppang, is crispy on the outside, moist inside, and tastes like sweet castella. A bite-sized egg satisfies hunger instantly! With many variations, I decided to make it with sliced bread. I packed a piece of bread with a fried egg and knife, but couldn't prepare it in 40 seconds like Sheeta in Laputa...

A local-recommended restaurant served ultra-juicy samgyeopsal. The bitter taste of the marinated cutlassfish innards was surprisingly delicious! By the way, "Sam" in samgyeopsal means "three," referring to the meat layers. Despite having four layers, they call it "sam" to avoid the negative connotation of "four." I flaunted this fact, but it was actually from the waiter. I'm not one to carry my loincloth.

Just like in the Philippines, I found a snack in Korea resembling a famous Japanese one. Released in 1971, Saewoo Kkang looked like it could be a copycat. The texture was similar, but it was much less salty. Not ideal with alcohol, but light and crunchy. It's impressive to create products that inspire copies worldwide. I can at least imitate eating happily!

Welcome, fellow drink lovers! Experience Korean-style street food at pojangmacha. Have some hagfish, which looks gross but has a chewy, squid-like texture. The smoky, spicy sauce pairs perfectly with the hagfish, and a sip of bamboo charcoal-filtered Chamisul enhances the experience. Hagfish has become my drinking buddy!

Lessons from an izakaya. At Nogari Alley, prices seemed high due to the weak yen. While tofu kimchi was delicious, it cost over 1,700 yen! Most dishes had low-cost ingredients... I realized that mimicking and doubling the price could be profitable. "Copy to make money" indeed! Later, my izakaya, Tsuchiya, went viral on SNS. Trending: Arrested.

Good morning, Vegemil fans! Today, I introduce the charm of Korea's Vegemil. Rich in soy protein, it's a great morning boost! A milk substitute? Even better! With many flavors to choose from, it's fun to pick your favorite. Be careful not to turn into a bean from drinking too much! It's delicious and healthy, so give it a try and become a "bean" too!

Gwangjang Market, over 100 years old, exudes a nostalgic charm and food aroma. It's such a famous Seoul landmark that you might think it has the world's highest encounter rate for Japanese tourists. I enjoyed the chewy tteokbokki with its sweet and spicy soy sauce, confident it wouldn't get stuck in my throat. My ancient throat appreciated the comfort!

I love discovering my tourist spots. Off Seoul's main paths, there were no tourists, only the sounds of small factories, creating a travel symphony. I tried Korean gimbap; the crunchy carrots and radish echoed in my head. The sound added to the flavor, though it would be delicious without it too.

During the day, Gwangjang Market is bustling like Ameyoko. At night, it's quieter but still vibrant. While most stalls close, Yukhoe Alley stays lively, boosting my spirits too! The fresh raw beef, fragrant with sesame oil, paired perfectly with beer. Asking a neighboring woman about yukhoe, I discovered she was a cautious Japanese tourist. It almost turned into my last supper of yukhoe.