Koren Man trying American food #short
## First Bite, Big Eyes: A Korean's American Food Adventure
Koren Man, Ji-hoon, arrived in America armed with a dictionary and a stomach ready for adventure. He'd seen American food depicted in movies – towering burgers, glistening donuts, and… corn dogs? His first week was a whirlwind of culinary exploration, a clash of familiar flavors and entirely new textures.
The BBQ ribs were a revelation. He'd expected something like Korean galbi, delicately marinated. Instead, he encountered smoky, fall-off-the-bone meat, slathered in sweet, sticky sauce. \"So… intense!\" he exclaimed, wiping sauce from his cheek. \"But… delicious.\"
Pizza was less surprising, but the sheer size of the slices was. He'd diligently used a fork and knife, earning amused glances from his American colleagues. \"Back home,\" he explained, \"pizza is... smaller, more refined.\"
But the real curveball? Chicken and waffles. Sweet waffles with crispy, fried chicken seemed like a culinary prank. He took a tentative bite, eyes widening. The salty-sweet combination was unexpected, bordering on bizarre, yet strangely addictive.
Ji-hoon's American food journey is far from over. He’s still navigating the world of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, craving kimchi on his hot dogs (a fusion he's contemplating), and slowly, surely, falling for the unapologetically bold and sometimes baffling flavors of American cuisine. One bite at a time.
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