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M ACO N M AG A Z I N E.CO M 9 1 KOREAN FRIED CHICKEN Move over Colonel Sanders. With more than 20,000 fried chicken eateries in South Korea, KFC stands Korean Fried Chicken. While its American cousin is usually brined and dredged in a flour and buttermilk mixture, Korean fried chicken tends to be lighter and crispier with a thin, almost paper-like skin that is not heavily battered. Park recommends pairing an ice- cold Hite with chimaek. Chi is short for chicken and maek for maekju, which is Korean for beer. Don't forget to try the mou (pickled radish) to provide a little acidity with the meal. To get a good foundation on popular Korean snack foods, Park said to check out Harue Food & Cafe in Duluth. This place has a little bit of everything – from kimbop to ddukbokki (spicy rice cakes). Harue also offers popular items including ramen and donkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet). While there are no shortages of options, you can never go wrong with 9292 Korean BBQ. If you are up for a challenge, try one of the all-you- can-eat options. A box set comes with a variety of meats, which allows diners to sample different cuts on the tabletop grill. The side dishes of steamed eggs and veggies at 9292 are amazing. Complete your meal with a selection of traditional stews or noodles that typically end Korean barbecue experiences back in Seoul. K-POP AND KARAOKE Since the 1990s, the Korean Wave (hallyu) continues to grow with the rising popularity of Korean music videos, dramas and movies. To discover all things K-pop, visit the K-Pop Music Depot in Suwanee, tucked away in a shopping center on Old Peachtree Road. Find classic CDs and new DVDs from K-pop legends and rising stars. True fans love the socks, pillows and mugs adorned with K-pop's most popular stars. ▶ Head to 9292 Korean BBQ to sample meat cooked on your tabletop. Side dishes of steamed veggies and noodles complete the meal. Bottom left: Sarah Park leads Seoul of the South Restaurant Tours. Following page: Relax with a spa treatment at JeJu Spa in Duluth.