Day in Seoul

Julian Kim is a respected foodie and Seoul's foremost Korean food tour guide. With a rich tapestry of 16 years in international living and gastronomic adventures and conducting over 900 food tours in South Korea, he has graced TV screens and connected with 2,000 people globally since founding Seoul Cooking Club in 2019. Recognised as one of the best food tour guides in Korea, Julian has tread over 10,000 kilometres on foot, guiding visitors through the vibrant streets of Seoul and unravelling cultural secrets behind diverse dishes. Julian is propelled by a passion for sharing Korean culture and food around the world, where each dish narrates a story; every bite becomes a passport to Korean culture.

"As someone who spent my early 20s living in Seoul, I was eager to pick up Julien Kim’s A Day In Seoul to bring me back. Kim’s book hits on the way Seoulites eat: casually, communally, and most importantly, out. Rooted in street food, everyday eateries, and food stalls, A Day In Seoul translates dishes people ordinarily order out into approachable recipes you can make at home. One that immediately caught my eye was Gilgeori Toast, a cabbage and egg omelet folded between two pieces of toast, Korea’s equivalent to NYC’s bacon, egg, and cheese. I have visceral memories of strolling home after long evenings and stopping at these toast stands for a late-night snack to stave off any morning hangover (wishful thinking). Kim’s version tasted just like how I remember, complete with a dusting of sugar and a squeeze of ketchup." —June Kim, executive editor for bon appétit