Gluten-free Christmas Cake at Cafe Ilan in Gyeongi-do
* Cafe Ilan is advertised as gluten-free, using rice flour instead of wheat flour I know most people probably don’t travel to Seoul to eat cake but rather Korean food (but you should try out cake too!) In Korea, it is typical to order a Christmas cake in advance or buy one on the day, even though popular cake shops and most gluten-free cafés/bakeries only accept reservations in advance. Cafe Ilan is not in Seoul, but Beomgye in Gyeongi-do, metro line 4 (you might pass Beomgye, if you take a trip to Suwon) and I have been ordering gluten-free Christmas cake from them two years in a row now. That…
Gluten-free Tempura! 米粉てんぷら工房 天 in Fukuoka
*This Izakaya only uses rice flour and is advertised as gluten-free. Komeko Tenpura Kobou is a gluten-free Izyakaya in Fukuoka, Japan, close to Nishijin station. They claim to be the worldwide first gluten-free Tempura restaurant, and they offer a variety of different Tempura with meat, seafood and vegetables as well as noodles, dessert and special lunch and dinner menus. Komeko Tempura Kobou (sometimes spelled “Tenpura”)米粉てんぷら工房 天Google MapsInstagramHot Pepper (Japanese site) (Even though “Tempura” is the correct English spelling, “Tenpura” is actually closer to the Japanese word and the Izakaya is spelling their name on Instagram as “Komeko Tenpura Kobou” I will keep on referring to them with that spelling.) My…
Gluten-free churros in Fukuoka, Japan-DANNY CHURROS 天神
*This place is advertised as 100% gluten-free. Danny Churros is a gluten-free churros take-out in Hakata Canal-City (an open shopping mall) in Fukuoka and truly a great place to live out your creativity through ordering one of a kind churros! Google MapsOfficial Website (Japanese) Danny Churros is one of the unique gluten-free places in Fukuoka which I really loved. It is located in Canal City Hakata, a mall close to canal (as the name suggests) and in the centre of the city. The mall itself is special in its architecture, as you can see in the picture below, and it features fountain water shows and seasonal events. Danny Churros is…
Short update and a message to my celiac readers
Some excuses why I haven’t been active Hey to everybody who is (still) reading this blog! I know I haven’t been active in a while, well actually almost a year. But I noticed that people still visit this site and since there a not many alternatives on the internet about gluten-free or wheat-free food in South Korea, I decided not to delete this page. (I pay every month server fees, but if there’s even one person out there who actually reads this blog and is able to have a better time in Korea because of that, I think it’s worth it! Or maybe I should start learning how to make…
Manhole Coffee Western in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul
"Manhole Western" is a slice of the Western experience in the heart of Seoul, and it's one of the cafes currently making waves on Instagram.
How to spend a day at Incheons beaches with coffee and (wheat-free) seafood
*The following places might not be safe for a person with Celiac disease or someone being highly sensitive to traces or cross-contamination. Since I came to Korea, I kept hearing about how beautiful the ocean is, especially in winter. So, last November, I finally took the opportunity to visit the beaches in Incheon with a friend. Since Incheon is an island, the beaches are conveniently close to the airport. This makes Incheon an ideal destination, not only for those living or travelling in Seoul and the nearby, but also for those with a layover at Incheon Airport, wanting to make the most of their several hours of downtime. You can…
2023 Christmas Market In Osan, Close To Seoul
The Christmas market in Osan is located right in front of Osan Station and is just over 1 hour away from Seoul. This Christmas market is outdoors and in addition to offering food, drinks, accessoires and decoration it also features events and performances on specific days. I stumbled upon a few Korean blogs mentioning that Osan’s Christmas market is smaller compared to others like the one in Jamsil, which gave me a pause for thought. Yet, I was yearning for a genuine open-air Christmas market vibe. Reflecting on last year’s “Christmas market” at the Hyundai Department Store – aesthetically pleasing, but more of a photo session with a daunting 4-hour…
How to Learn Japanese, How to learn Korean: A Guide on Getting Started and What to Know
Find out how to learn Japanese and Korean, about the similarities and differences between them and how to have a successful study strategy!
Japanese Coffee and Melon Soda at Retro Cafe “Kissa Koguma”
Are you curious about Japanese retro cafes in Seoul? Then Kissa Koguma 喫茶こぐま 킷사 고구마 with their melon soda and ice coffee is your place to go!
“Gluten-Free” Snacks at Convenience Stores in Korea: Part 1
Eating gluten free in Korea can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be! Find out which snacks to enjoy in Korean convenience stores (part 1)
