반응형 Rice2 Why Do Koreans Say “Jal Meokgesseumnida” Before Eating? If you enjoy Korean dramas, you have probably seen this scene many times.A steaming bowl of doenjang-jjigae arrives at the table. Around it sit grilled meat, rice, kimchi, andenough side dishes to make a foreign visitor wonder:“Did I order one meal—or an entire buffet?”But before anyone touches the food, the Koreans lightly bow their heads, pick up their spoons,and say:“Jal meokgesseumnida!”The .. 2026. 7. 22. “Why Does One Korean Meal Come With Ten Extra Plates?” Why Do Koreans Eat So Many Side Dishes?Imagine walking into a Korean restaurant for the first time.You order just one dish—perhaps bulgogi, bibimbap, or grilled fish. A few minutes later, the server begins placing small plates all over your table.Kimchi.Seasoned spinach.Braised potatoes.Pickled radish.Stir-fried anchovies.Maybe even steamed egg or a small pancake. You look at the table and wonde.. 2026. 7. 17. 이전 1 다음 반응형