On Wednesday Jordan's teachers took us out for a farewell dinner (perhaps more like a "see you again" dinner). They took us to a fancy "Western" restaurant and we got to talking about how the food they serve at places like these is in fact nothing like you could find anywhere in America. What exactly it is that makes it different eluded me at the time, but I have since come up with this list:
5 Ways to Know Your Food Was Made in Korea
1. There are about 20 little plates on the table.
2. On these 20 little plates are various vegetables that have been pickled and/or fermented.
3. The main course has between 5-10 different kinds of meat, one of which is a hot dog.
4. 3 tatertots accompany the main course as a festive garnish (3 tatertots for 5 people).
5. There's octopus in the noodles.
