Seoul Food Korean Cookbook

Seoul Food Korean Cookbook is a Korean cooking guide spanning traditional favourites and modern Seoul-style fusion. Its listing describes 135 step-by-step recipes, plus guidance on ingredients, kitchen essentials and Korean food customs.

At a glance

Covers Korean barbecue, kimchi, fried chicken, bingsoo and other dishes, including traditional and fusion recipes.
Includes dedicated coverage of Korean bar food and an overview of food customs, table manners and restaurant dining.
Kitchen essentials, pantry staples and Korean ingredients are described, with photos and shopping resources listed.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The broad recipe mix includes familiar classics and less everyday dishes such as gamjatang and budae chigae.
Ingredient and pantry guidance can help readers get oriented before cooking unfamiliar Korean dishes.
Customer feedback describes the recipes as easy to follow and informative, with positive comments about flavour.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	Aug. 12 2015
Language	English
Print length	230 pages
ISBN-10	1623156513
ISBN-13	978-1623156510

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	19.1 x 1.42 x 23.5 cm

Recipe coverage
Recipes listed	135 step-by-step recipes

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes photos and shopping resources, but does not establish how extensively recipes are illustrated. Some customer feedback wishes there were more photos.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Home cooks looking for a single book covering Korean classics, bar food and Seoul-style fusion.
Readers who want recipe instructions alongside introductory information on ingredients and Korean dining customs.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a photo-heavy cookbook, since customer feedback is mixed about the amount of photography.
Shoppers who specifically need a newer edition or a format other than the listed English-language book.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 672 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights approachable recipes, useful dish descriptions and positive impressions of the food's flavour. Readers also report appreciating the photos, while some would like more of them. For cooks wanting varied recipes and introductory ingredient guidance, the reported ease of use may be helpful, but the mixed photography feedback matters if visual step-by-step support is a priority.

Positive themes

Readers describe the recipes as easy to follow and the book as informative.
Customer feedback praises the recipe selection and reports that the dishes taste good.

Mixed feedback

Some readers appreciate the pictures, while others wish there were more photos.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of recipes does the book cover?

The listing describes 135 step-by-step recipes, including Korean barbecue, kimchi, bar food, fried chicken, bingsoo and fusion dishes.

Does it include guidance beyond recipes?

Yes. The listing mentions an overview of Korean cooking, food customs and dining tips, along with kitchen essentials, pantry staples and ingredient guidance.

Are there photos?

The listing mentions photos and shopping resources. Customer feedback is mixed, with some readers wishing the book included more photos.