Lydia Schrandt is a writer, editor, and award-winning photographer currently based in Houston. She’s a contributor for USA TODAY 10Best and serves as the first chair of the Editors Council of the Society of American Travel Writers. Her work has appeared in Draft, Time Out Beijing, Travel+, USA TODAY, San Francisco Chronicle, and others.
Lydia Schrandt is a writer, editor, and award-winning photographer currently based in Houston. She’s a contributor for USA TODAY 10Best and serves as the first chair of the Editors Council of the Society of American Travel Writers. Her work has appeared in Draft, Time Out Beijing, Travel+, USA TODAY, San Francisco Chronicle, and others.
Hi, I'm Lydia!Lydia Schrandt is a writer, editor, and award-winning photographer currently based in Houston. She’s a contributor for USA TODAY 10Best and serves as the first chair of the Editors Council of the Society of American Travel Writers. Her work has appeared in Draft, Time Out Beijing, Travel+, USA TODAY, San Francisco Chronicle, and others.
Hi, I'm Lydia!Lydia Schrandt is a writer, editor, and award-winning photographer currently based in Houston. She’s a contributor for USA TODAY 10Best and serves as the first chair of the Editors Council of the Society of American Travel Writers. Her work has appeared in Draft, Time Out Beijing, Travel+, USA TODAY, San Francisco Chronicle, and others.
Seoul, the South Korean capital, is a foodie paradise, particularly for those with a fondness for street food and a dash of spice. The sheer range of cuisine in the Korean culinary landscape can be overwhelming, so use these popular dishes as a jumping-off point.
Korean fried chicken has taken the world by storm, but the exported version is never as good as the real thing. Eating this crispy fried chicken coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce is a nightlife tradition (accompanied by cold beer).
Thinly sliced beef marinated in soy, sesame, and pear puree is grilled and served atop rice—one of Korea’s most popular meat dishes. You’ll find it throughout Seoul, including the upscale restaurants of Gangnam.
This savory pancake made with seafood or kimchi is a favorite rainy-day treat, served alongside Korean rice wine ( makgeolli ). Try it from one of the street-food vendors in Gongdeok Market in the area aptly nicknamed Pancake Alley.
