Why do Koreans eat everything at once? 7 Philosophies Behind the Banchan Culture
Why do Koreans eat everything at once? We explore the deep philosophy and meaning behind Korea's unique banchan culture from seven perspectives. A traditional Korean banchan platter It was the first time my French friend Marie went to a Korean restaurant. Before she even ordered, she was stunned to see a table full of side dishes and asked, "Huh? Did they already serve what we ordered?" When I explained, "No, these are basic side dishes," she was even more puzzled... Read more