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Tangsu-Yuk: Pouring Sauce or Dipping? Your Choice Reflects Your Class
Did you know that tangsu-yuk, a simple fried dish topped with sweet and sour sauce, can reveal class-conscious thinking? While some might dismiss the “tangsu-yuk debate”โwhether to pour the sauce over the dish or dip itโas a mere matter of preference, hidden within this choice are traces of class distinctions weโve internalized. The Symbolism of…
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The Third World of Spicy Naengmyeon โ โCold Noodles Are Better Than Riceโ in Sindang-dong
Sindang-dong, widely known for its Tteokbokki Town, was once home to a legendary restaurant that rewrote the history of spicy naengmyeon. That place was none other than โCold Noodles Are Better Than Riceโ. Though it has now closed, its unique spicy flavor, special preparation method, and unbeatable price remain in the memories of many. Famous…