Before K-pop and K-dramas hit the mainstream, Korean grocery stores were my gateway to culture. In 1990s Northern Virginia, it wasn’t just about groceries—it was about tiny bottles of Lotte yakult we called “yoggi,” Pepero sticks I always begged for, and the quiet joy of poking lids with chopsticks beside my sister. These simple rituals weren’t just snacks—they were memories in the making.
K-Food in U.S.
Seoulful Bites: Your Guide to Korean Food Across America!
