Today's Delicious Lunch: Chuncheon Dakgalbi

This weekend, I came to Chuncheon, my father's hometown, for an outing with my family. Dakgalbi is a must-have when you're in Chuncheon! Instead of going to crowded places like Myeongdong or noisy restaurants, we headed to 'Hoban Dakgalbi Makguksu' on the Dakgalbi street in Oin-dong, a quiet local favorite spot that Chuncheon residents frequent. The dakgalbi served on the iron plate had large chunks of chicken and was packed with ingredients. As the steam rose and the dakgalbi was fully cooked, we ate it with crisp cabbage. The chicken was moist and tender without any gamey smell. The seasoning was perfectly absorbed, making it slightly spicy yet clean and not overpowering, thanks to the sweetness of the vegetables. After enjoying the chicken, we perfectly finished with udon noodles and cheese fried rice. The combination of the savory, melted cheese fried rice and the chewy udon noodles on the iron plate made for a great meal.