The author of "Eating Viet Nam" recently published a new book, this time chronicling his culinary adventures through South Korea. 1.5 Dak Galbi, 77 Human-ro, Hupyeong 3 (sam)-dong, Chuncheon, South Korea; +82 33-253-8635KalguksuGeum-Ak Kalguksu is a tumbledown restaurant down an alley in downtown Gangneung, on South Korea's east coast. Jagalchi Market, 52 Jagalchihaean-ro, Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan, South Korea; +82 51 713 8000Jinju bibimbapJinju's unique bibimbap comes with "yukhoe" -- raw strips of julienned beef. Cheonhwang Sikdang , 3 Chokseok-ro207beon-Gil, Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea; +82 55 741 2646GomtangThe White House restaurant in the town of Naju, in South Korea's southeast, belongs to a disappearing, yet gloriously alive, breed of restaurants. Hyundai-ok restaurant, Nambu Market 2-74, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea; +82 63 228 0020Nakji bokkeumNakji bokkeum -- stir-fried octopus -- is one of Korea's spiciest dishes.

Source: CNN April 17, 2017 00:45 UTC