Cuisine
Korean Sunday dinners
A Korean table is built around banchan — the small dishes that stay on the table through the meal — with one hot main in the middle. That structure is why it handles a mixed table so well: everyone assembles their own plate. Gochujang and doenjang do the heavy lifting, and both are fermented, which is why a small amount reads as much more depth than the cooking time suggests.
8 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Korean plans look like
Most common mains
- beef5
- lamb1
- pork1
- shellfish1
How they're cooked
- Pan-seared4
- Stir-fried2
- Grilled1
- Steamed1
The plans
- Korean · shellfishJeju Coast Mussel Jjim Supper
A focused Korean family supper built around a lively steamed mussel jjim in a savory gochujang broth, balanced by clean sesame spinach, a crisp cucumber muchim, fluffy short-grain rice and warm barley tea; honest, bright flavors that finish together at the table.
- Korean · lambSeoul Sunday: Gochujang‑Glazed Lamb with Scallion Pajeon
A family-friendly Korean supper centered on broiled, lightly gochujang‑glazed lamb chops, balanced by a crispy scallion pajeon, pan‑braised soy‑sesame tofu and classic seasoned spinach banchan; bright yuja soda for kids and a bottle of Beaujolais (Gamay) for adults.
- Korean · porkHan River Monday Supper
A lively, family-friendly Korean supper centered on quick, caramelized spicy pork (jeyuk bokkeum) with glossy japchae and a crisp cucumber salad; balanced flavors, textural contrast, and a kid-friendly barley tea with an adult soju pairing make it worth clearing the table.
- Korean · beefSeoul Family Bibimbap Supper
A bright, hands-on Korean family meal centered on bibimbap — warm short-grain rice, a sweet-savory soy-sesame beef, three quick seasoned banchan, and a mild gochujang sauce so everyone can customize spice at the table. Chilled barley tea for the kids and a single bottle of soju for the adults round out a dinner that’s fast, textural, and entirely doable by one cook inside the allowed window.
- Korean · beefSeoul Weeknight Supper
A balanced Korean weeknight supper built for family rhythms: quick-marinated, pan-seared beef with a sweet-spicy edge, a glossy braised potato side that keeps, a seasoned spinach banchan, steaming short-grain rice, jar kimchi, and chilled barley tea for the kids with a bottle of dry Riesling for adults.
- Korean · beefKorean Family Feast
Savor the bold and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine with classic bulgogi beef paired with quick kimchi and refreshing cucumber salad. Complete your dining experience with a robust Korean lager and a sweet pear punch for the kids.
- Korean · beefKorean Summer Feast
Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with tender bulgogi beef nestled amongst fresh grilled vegetables and accompanied by the delicate tang of kimchi. Refresh with a traditional barley tea as the meal sweep you into the Korean spirit.
- Korean · beefKorean Family Feast
A delightful Korean spread featuring savory beef bulgogi, fluffy rice, and zesty banchan, complemented by refreshing raspberry sikhye and a chilled bottle of makgeolli.
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