The City of Los Angeles has long been recognized as the cultural, political, and economic capital of the western United States. Its surrounding neighborhoods are home to many Korean people and a densely populated Korean commercial district.
In today¡¯s world, we no longer have to go to a country to sample its cuisine, nor do we have to befriend a foreigner to sample a nation¡¯s culture. Everyone loves food, and it¡¯s the easiest way to communicate. In Korea, such representative foods include bulgogi and spareribs.
Koreans talk about their mouths watering over delicious food. This is something everyone can understand. Korean food is not just tasty, however, it is rooted in a certain philosophy. Understanding this philosophy will clarify Korean culinary practices, enriching the experience of eating Korean food.