I visit Daerim every now and then, and I decided to stop by again this time.
The vibe here
It really feels like an alleyway in China…
Chinese liquors
Just a random shot. Most of these are drinks I’m already familiar with.
Side dishes
These are some of my favorite side dishes, and they sell them here in Korea too. The Zha cai is especially delicious.
Chinese groceries
There are so many more of these marts now.
The number of restaurants like this has also increased a lot.
Didn’t feel quite right going in alone, though…
And cafes like this…
There are some really clean-looking spots…
Fruit shop
They even sell durian in Korea. I get why they’d have it in China, but I had no idea durian was this popular in Korea…
Dried goods
There’s a huge variety.
The streets
This is generally what the scenery looks like…
Market scene
I feel like I’ve actually come to China…
The Zha cai I bought this time
It’s a great side dish for a meal.
Snacks I bought this time
These are hawthorn desserts, and they aren’t much different from the ones I bought in China… I can’t believe it. Makes me wonder if I went through all that trouble to bring them from China for nothing…
Taiwan Kaoliang liquor 53%
Even though it costs only a few thousand won, it’s quite drinkable. It’s a bit rough, but because of the high alcohol content, it feels like I’m drinking a proper Kaoliang liquor…
Mopo Gogyoju
The Mopo Gogyoju used to be great with a burst of pineapple scent, but drinking it again this time, I noticed some off-flavors… Still, it was decent. Turns out it’s classified as a health tonic rather than a Baijiu…
Honestly, this is more than enough to enjoy, and rationally speaking, there isn’t much point in drinking more expensive ones. It’s clean, pairs well with food, and doesn’t leave a hangover. I doubt it’s easy to find other drinks with this kind of cost-performance, but I guess experiencing a variety of drinks is just part of building human relationships…
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