Werewolves of London – Lee Ho Fook

Chinatown is in the Soho area of London… when you see the red lanterns you are in the main area.

Werewolves?

Yes, there still is a Lee Ho Fook chinese restautant in London, as written – and sung – about by Warren Zevon in his 1970’s song “Werewolves of London”. I ate there, but didn’t order the “big dish of beef chow mein”. Maybe next time.

Watch the song’s video:

Werewolves of London – Warren Zevon

Sea Bugs – Street fare in Seoul

These bugs are apparently harvested from the sea… they tasted how I thought cicadas would taste… earthy, rooty, and a little disgusting. They were being sold on the street in the Jeung-lo area of Seoul.  They are not sold in a lot of places – cheap but seemed to be hard to find, so perhaps it is an acquired taste.

Panchan – the little side dishes that make the meal

Korean food can come with many panchan – side dishes – such as these in a restaurant in Seoul: