Indian chefs serve Korean food to Chinese customers in Oxford

A travelogue by GuzalTV highlights a shifting landscape in Oxford, where Indian chefs are cooking Korean dishes for Chinese customers. The footage shows Bulgogi and Jeyuk-bokkeum priced at 24,000 won each amidst a vibrant graduation season in the university district.

An unusual scene has been captured at a Korean restaurant in Oxford, United Kingdom, where Indian chefs cook Korean food for Chinese customers. A travelogue by GuzalTV depicts the changing nature of local Korean restaurants, the high cost of living in the United Kingdom, and the scenery of the Oxford university district.

Indian chefs and Chinese customers at Oxford Korean restaurants

A Korean restaurant encountered in Oxford reflects both the rising status of Korean cuisine and a shift in its management and customer base. Unlike in the past when Koreans directly operated such establishments, it was observed that local foreigners, including Indians and Chinese, are now cooking Korean food. "At first, it was all Koreans who started it, but at some point, it became surprising to see Indian people cooking Korean food," GuzalTV noted, mentioning the diversifying management of local Korean restaurants.

The primary customer base also consists mainly of foreigners rather than Koreans. Chinese customers were frequently seen inside the restaurant, with many enjoying Korean food despite not being able to speak Korean. The menu and pricing at the local restaurant also drew attention. Bulgogi and Jeyuk-bokkeum (spicy pork) were priced at 24,000 won each, while Soju was sold for 26,000 won and fruit-flavored Soju for 28,000 won. Adding side dishes, such as a kimchi assortment, incurred costs between 16,000 and 17,000 won. "Korean food is definitely 'food' overseas. It feels as if Korean food eaten in Korea is much cheaper," GuzalTV remarked regarding the high local cost of living.

The backdrop of Harry Potter: Scenery of the Oxford university district

Before visiting the Korean restaurant, the historic scenery of the Oxford university district was introduced. As Oxford is famous as a filming location for the movie 'Harry Potter', various college buildings, including Christ Church, attract many tourists. However, for some popular colleges, tickets were Sold out, leaving visitors to only capture photos of the building exteriors.

The university district was vibrant due to the graduation season. As graduation ceremonies continue around June and July, the streets were filled with students in mortarboards and people in graduation attire. Chinese students and tourists were particularly prominent throughout the university area. "The buildings are British, but most of the people walking around are Chinese," GuzalTV noted, mentioning the high proportion of Chinese people in Oxford.

Historic architecture over 200 years old and the leisure of deer parks

The colleges in Oxford consist of buildings with hundreds of years of history. Numerous old buildings over 200 to 300 years old, such as New College founded in 1379, line the area, providing a traditional atmosphere to the entire city. Within the universities, there are large lawns and deer parks where deer reside, providing relaxation spaces for students and tourists.

The buildings in the university district often boast ornate exteriors similar to churches, showing architectural beauty closer to works of art than educational institutions. GuzalTV conveyed the unique atmosphere of Oxford through the contrast between the traditional building exteriors and modern shops, as well as the local climate where the sun stays out for long periods.

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