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I Gave Up Drinking in One of the World’s Heaviest Drinking Nations
In South Korea – where how much you drink can determine if you get a job, or people get kicked out of a bar for not drinking – staying sober is an even bigger challenge.
A Guide to North Korean Food from a Man Who's Been Eating It for 14 Years
Having visited North Korea nearly 150 times, Simon Cockerell is well-versed in the cuisine of the hermit kingdom. His advice: try the sushi but avoid the clams cooked in gasoline.
MUNCHIES Presents: A Night Out In K-Town
Our host Naomi Shimada heads out for the night with Pablo, known as the "King of Koreatown," who takes her out for a night of Korean barbecue, karaoke, and watermelon soju.
I Got Buzzed on Killer Japanese Hornet Cocktails
Suzumebachi, a bee-themed bar in downtown Fukuoka, Japan, is known for its delicious chicken wings, grilled fish, and poisonous hornet booze.
Korea's Secret to Curing a Hangover Is Meat-Stuffed Soup
South Korea can drink just about any other nation under the table—and its citizens turn to a spicy, meaty soup the next day to soothe their hangovers.
Eating a Live Octopus Wasn't Nearly as Difficult As It Sounds
It’s a pretty fucked-up scenario when you think about the process, but so is the way most animals get slaughtered in the factory farming industry—we just eat them later.
This Beautiful Korean Cocktail Is Deceptively Potent
In this cocktail, the milky, low-alcohol brew known as makgeolli meets soju, sour mix, and Korean fruit wine that’s made with raspberries.
Booze, Farm Animals, and Radiology Intersect at This Canadian Craft Distillery
We hung out with radiologist and distillery owner Peter Stroz at his 66 Gilead distillery in Prince Edward County and drank a lot of Canadian shochu.
The First Soju Made from Grapes Could Spare You a Killer Hangover
“I always like to say, ‘Drink different, drink better,’” says Carolyn Kim of Yobo Soju. Considering that most soju promises the world's worst hangover, that's wise advice.
Chef's Night Out: Maya Erickson of Lazy Bear
Lazy Bear pastry chef Maya Erickson takes us out for shots, soju, ribs, oysters, and salmon collar at her favorite haunts in San Francisco's Mission District.
7-Eleven Is a National Treasure in Korea
Stumbling into a 7-Eleven in Seoul, heat-stroked and desperate for a VitaminWater, I almost have a heart attack. What is this cheerful, bursting-with-anime paradise?
A Japanese Julep Is the Perfect Cooling Cocktail for Thirsty Thursday
Whiskey and mint are here to save you from the sweltering summer heat. Plus, this julep has Japanese flair that makes it extra-special and extra-tasty.