Category Archives: ICONIC KOREA

Korean Banana Milk 빙그레 바나나맛 우유 – Binggrae Bliss

Has there ever been a more iconic Korean drink than banana milk? Popular with all ages and available in every CU convenience store or Korean 7-Elevens, banana milk has been enjoyed for decades since its introduction in the early 1970s. To many a taste of nostalgia, Korean Banana Milk is still ‘trending’ today with many […]

Hechi, Seoul’s Pink Tourism Mascot 해치

Here’s to Hechi 해치, Seoul’s tourism mascot who can be seen all over the city – from pop-ups and pink themed buses to the new floating Hangang River bus, Hechi is one awesome ambassador for the city. Hechi and the ‘Soul Friends’ are cute characters that appear at all of the big events like Seoul […]

Korean Soju 소주 – A Guide To Korea’s Favourite Drink!

Korea’s most popular alcoholic drink, soju 소주 is widely available in every bar, convenience store and supermarket. And soju is surprisingly cheap making it one of the least expensive drinks in Korea (often cheaper than mineral water and soft drinks) – another reason to love South Korea! From neat soju and various flavours to using […]

Isaac Toast Korea 이삭토스트 – Menu, Prices & Photos 2025

Isaac Toast 이삭토스트 is a top toasted sandwich store in South Korea (and inexpensive too). Popular with locals (especially students on a budget) and tourists, no trip to Korea is complete without trying at least one Isaac Toast (in addition to other amazing Korean foods). Such is the hype of Isaac Toast, we’ve often walked […]