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I often see various raw food dishes online. Besides the common sashimi, there are also some marinated raw seafood dishes. Do you know where the origin of marinated raw seafood is? The answer is Korea. This type of dish is very common in Korea, usually made with fresh seafood, such as crabs or shrimp, soaked in a special marinade. Common seasonings include soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and chili pepper. Today, I’d like to introduce a Korean restaurant called “Daewabang,” which received a Michelin star in both 2017 and 2018.

✅ Korean Soy Sauce Marinated Crab: One order consists of two crabs, which the restaurant will pre-cut for easy consumption. The crabs are full of rich crab fat and roe, and the meat is very sweet. Although it is marinated in soy sauce, it is not overly salty; instead, it has a hint of sweetness from the soy sauce. The restaurant also teaches customers how to enjoy it, recommending pairing it with seaweed, white rice, and other side dishes.

✅ Korean Soy Sauce Crab Mixed Rice: This is basically the same as the Korean Soy Sauce Marinated Crab. However, the restaurant helps to take out the crab fat and meat for you, mixing it with a bowl of vegetables and seaweed that comes on the side. It’s perfect for those who prefer a hassle-free option, but the flavor of the mixed crab is not as sweet as the soy sauce marinated crab.

✅ Korean Braised Pork Ribs: This dish is simmered with ginseng, having a flavor somewhat similar to Taiwanese braised dishes, but with a sweeter soy sauce taste. The ribs are very flavorful, but unfortunately, the meat is a bit dry.

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Before coming to Korea, I had already heard that the marinated crab here is very famous. After tasting this Michelin-recommended restaurant, I found that as long as the ingredients are fresh, the taste will be good no matter how they are cooked. The marinated crab is indeed very sweet and well-seasoned, but only the whole crab can retain the best flavor. As for the braised pork ribs, the taste is excellent as well, leaning towards a sweeter soy sauce flavor, but the choice of meat might not completely suit Taiwanese tastes. I recommend those interested in trying it to arrive right when the restaurant opens to avoid long lines!