Book Description
A fresh take on how Korean food and society are deeply intertwined, this book looks at why iconic eats—like Korean fried chicken, grilled intestines, tteokbokki, savory pancakes, and banana milk—are more popular than ever, and uncovers the surprising history and culture behind them.
It also zooms out to explore how Taiwan, Japan, and Korea influence each other through food—think bubble tea, old-school sponge cake, ramen, and oden.
By tracing what people eat and why, the book offers a flavorful new way to understand Korea’s evolving identity.

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