Korean Dishes?

Posted by ny1 (1144 days ago)

I am an HK newbie. Could anyone let me know if there are any places to buy genuine Korean groceries, any good Korean restaurants, etc.? Could you also give me an idea about the costs of Korean foods? I am considering moving to HK for the indefinite future from NYC, but I am Korean and cannot live without Korean food.

Any help would be SO appreciated.

(I am based in Other)

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Posted by raincatcher_is_back (1143 days ago)

There is a little Korean street somewhere near Tsim Sha Tsui.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by christine.capria (1142 days ago)

there are tons of korean resturant. If you are interested write me a message I can take you around...

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Claire (1142 days ago)

When the Korean protestors staged a sit in at the WTO late last year, they did not go hungry. The HK Korean community took them lunchboxes of Korean food bought in HK. You should be well catered for here.

Citysuper has several Korean products, including barrels of fresh kimchee. Check out one of their supermarkets on your re-con trip here.

Here's the website of Arirang which opened back in 1964.
http://www.arirang.com.hk/restau.php

A couple of places to hook up with for networking are the Korean Chamber of Commerce and The Korean HK Residents Assoc.

http://www.kochamhk.org/korean/main.php

http://www.koreanhk.com/


Also check with your alma mater because there are a number of alumni associations here.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by hkchoichoi (1141 days ago)

Korean food is a bit more pricey than it would be in the US, but I didn't find it too bad.

There is a Korean supermarket where you can order and they will deliver most supplies that you need. (don't have the number handy, but if you want, I'll get it for you.)

A TON of Korean restaurants here where you can get your fix.

Both city super and great sell soy sauce (I used Kikoman), and 100% pure sesame oil (used a Japanese brand) and Chongak Jjip kimchee in the bag. (very good.) Tofu of course is easy to find.

City super sells gotchoojahng, deunjang and some varieties of dried seasoned laver (kkim) for your basic needs.

I easily found ssangchoo (the lollo rosso for wrapping up your beef) at most supermarkets and beansprouts (sookchoonameul) also very easily.

I was lucky - I had my grandmother in Seoul send me gotchoogahloo and real genuine sesame seeds so that was nice.

Seoul isn't too far away - if you need a real fix, take a trip to the motherland!

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by ny1 (1141 days ago)

Everyone,

Thanks so much for your replies. This at least puts me at ease overall about the existence of Korean food. At least that's one thing that doesn't have to deter me from Hong Kong. Keep the information coming! If I indeed end up going, I will print off these messages.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by sam i am (1130 days ago)

There is a whole street full of Korean shops off Kimberley Road, called Kimberley Street.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kimmy (1120 days ago)

Yes, Kimberly Street has lots of authentic Korean supermarkets that stock not just the likes of gochujang/dwenjang etc but also sell banchans. Not to mention ramyun, soju and snacks. I don't think Citisuper's kimchi tastes Korean at all. It's probably kimuchi, the japanese version of Kimchi which is sweeter and less spicy.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by rititt (1120 days ago)

i like Korean food but NY1, I hope you are here to discover Chinese cuisine, it's the best in the world here, much better than in China (they made progress though).

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ny1 (1119 days ago)

rititt, honestly i am not a big fan of Chinese cuisine -- probably the reason why i am having difficulty with idea of moving to HK.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by rititt (1119 days ago)

and why you are not a big fan of Chinese cuisine? you should have a try in HKG, it will surely change your opinion on Chinese cuisine. the ones you tried in the USA might not be the real ones... so come here with an open mind and ready to explore. and if you want i can take you around HKG to show you the best places to eat. good luck

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Ruth at Clifford (1119 days ago)

Cantonese food is one of the best cuisines in the world. And no better place to eat it than HK/Guangdong. It's not what you are used to overseas.

But don't worry, Korean food is easy to find.

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by rititt (1119 days ago)

that confirms your limited knowledge of Chinese cuisine. Cantonese is quite light actually. The oily, heavy, spicy dishes are from Sichuan or Nordic places where the climate is real cold. In the south, it's much lighter. As i said, if you come here, come with an open mind and explore.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by rititt (1119 days ago)

alright, keep cool, don't want to offend anyone here. let me know when you arrive here, i could take you to a culinary tour.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Claire (1119 days ago)

I've known HK people who have gone on tour to Europe and never ate the local food. And I've met people in HK who never eat HK's local food, including one who insisted that the "best" Chinese food in the world is in New York! Perhaps we all need some of that food which reminds us of "home", wherever that might be.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by rititt (1119 days ago)

that's why it's important to educate the palate, specially to children.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kimmy (1119 days ago)

I see what you mean ny1, as a Korean who has lived in Hong Kong for 20 years, I have to say that I find most Chinese dishes to be on the oily side... Not that I dislike the cuisine (Cantonese seafood, dimsum, Chinese "daily soup" and steamed meat patties are my favourite. oh, claypot rice as well) don't get me wrong! Chinese friends usually tell me home-style cooking uses substantially less oil. (but what about the fatty meat??)

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