If you’re an avid fan or you’re excited to try them with friends, you’ll find them here in bulk for a steal. With a wide range of designs and alleged effects, they’re big business, and Korean imports are a sought-after product. Seemingly a Korean invention, the masks are wildly popular throughout large areas of East Asia and Southeast Asia. If you’ve been in Japan for any period of time you’ve probably encountered those creepy cosmetic face masks. But with products for your hair, your feet and everything in between, there’s very little you won’t find along the main drag of Shin-Okubo. South Korea has emerged as an absolute powerhouse when it comes to cosmetics-especially skincare. If you really can’t handle the heat, most restaurants also offer either a plain or garlic and soy glazed option. The benchmark for spicy is a lot lower here, so in general you can expect a less fiery taste than you’d get in Korea. It’s no exaggeration to say I wake up some nights from intense chicken-deprived fever dreams if I go too long without it. The star of the show is yangnyeom chicken-fried chicken smothered in a sweet and spicy gochujaang (fermented chili paste) based sauce. Expect to see every part of the chicken making an appearance-there’s more to it than breast, wing and leg! With literal mounds of chicken, bustling casual settings and cheap drinks, it can be a super satisfying (and affordable) night out when split among a group of friends. For the last decade or so, ultra-crispy cuts of fried chicken have been putting Korea on the culinary map-and for good reason. A combination so stellar they made it into a single beautiful word: chimaek.

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