Culture
Buses in South Korea
There are two major categories of buses in South Korea: 시내버스 (市內버스) or intra-city buses, and 시외버스 (市外버스) or intercity buses. 시내버스 include 마을버스, 지선버스, and some 간선버스 lines, while 시외버스 include some 간선버스 lines, 광역버스, and 고속버스.
마을버스 are neighborhood buses (literally "village buses") that stop every few blocks in both residential and commercial areas. In Seoul, many of these buses run in a loop, with one or two stops connecting to subway stations. Their routes are the shortest among city buses. Walking is sometimes faster than taking a 마을버스, especially during rush hours, as these buses rarely take bus lanes. In Seoul, these buses are green and shorter than regular buses.
Buying Korean 라면 (Ramyeon, or Ramen noodles) on Amazon US
Amazon is a great place to buy Korean food, but finding Korean noodles, or ramyeon, on it can be a little daunting. This post lists some of the best Korean ramen (라면) products to buy on Amazon, such as Shin Ramyun (신라면) or Buldalk Bokkum Myeon (불닭볶음면).
Quick links- Ansung Tang Myun 농심안성탕면 - ramen with miso taste (Amazon)
- Buldak Bokkum Myeon 삼양 불닭볶음면 - fire chicken ramen (Amazon)
- Cheese Ramyeon 오뚜기 치즈라면 - ramen with dried cheese (Amazon)
- Chapagetti 농심 짜파게티 - ramen with black bean paste (짜장) taste (Amazon)
- Jin Ramen 오뚜기 진라면 (Unavailable)
- Kokomyun 팔도 꼬꼬면 - chicken ramen with clear broth (Amazon)
- Namja Ramyun 팔도 남자라면 - spicy ramen with red broth and strong garlic taste (Amazon)
- Neoguri 농심 너구리 - spicy seafood ramen (Amazon)
- Rabokki 팔도 라볶이 - ramen with tteokbokki taste (Amazon)
- Shin Ramen 농심 신라면 (Amazon) / Shin Black 농심 신라면 블랙 (Amazon)
- Volcano Chicken Noodle 팔도 블케이노 치킨볶음면 - spicy chicken ramen (Amazon)
라면 - Ramyeon (Ramen) Noodles
Ramyeon noodles are a must-have staple in any Korean pantry. Ramyeon noodles on Amazon tend to ship in large boxes of 10 to 20 bags or cups, so check the quantity twice before ordering. A rule of thumb: a 5-pack Korean ramen at Korean grocery stores usually retails between $6-$9; premium ramen such as Shin Black (신라면 블랙), or flavored Buldak Bokkum Myeon (불닭볶음면) usually command higher prices (from 1.5x to 2x for Shin Black). See the end of this post for more tips about ordering Korean ramen on Amazon.
장어 - Eel
Eel is a popular fish in East Asian countries. Korea has a lot of dishes featuring eel, some of the most popular being 장어구이, or grilled eel; 장어강정, or eel with a sweet soy sauce glaze, and 장어덮밥, or eel over rice.
장어구이, or grilled eel.
The popular saying in Korea is that men should eat eel to improve their performance behind closed doors...