Our TeamIrene Yoo

About Me

Irene Yoo is chef and creator of Yooeating, a Korean American food channel that explores Korean home cooking, street food, and culinary history. She has developed recipes and penned essays for Food52, Food Network, and Bon Appetit, and previously presented about Korean culinary history at The Korea Society and The Museum of Food and Drink.


Latest Stories

This Poppy Seed Dressing Turned Me into a Salad Person
It's tangy, it's sweet, and it pops (literally).
Aug 7, 2023
This “Iconic” Snack Changed the Way I Shop
Plus it comes with an adorable (and durable!) reusable tote.
Jan 26, 2024
I Tried Every Bottle of Makgeolli at H Mart — These Are the Ones Worth Drinking
Number three is perfect for parties.
Nov 13, 2023
The Versatile Shortcut My Mom Always Keeps Stocked in Her Freezer — And Now I Do, Too
They’re fully cooked and perfectly sized for one delicious, very juicy bite.
Oct 24, 2023
Candied Sweet Potatoes Are the Fall Dessert You Never Knew You Needed
Top them on vanilla ice cream. (Just trust us.)
Oct 21, 2023
My Go-To Recipes to Make for Chuseok (aka Korean Thanksgiving)
Plus my favorite dishes to buy!
Sep 28, 2023
17 H Mart Groceries to Buy for Chuseok
Number 15 will be the most popular dish on the table.
Sep 28, 2023
The $5 Dessert I Always Have in My Freezer
Groceries
“Transport yourself to a beach in Jeju.”
Sep 6, 2023
16 ($3 or Less!) H Mart “Little Luxuries” to Pick Up This Summer
Groceries
Including juicy stone fruit, gorgeous mini boba, fun kitchen gadgets, and more.
Jul 27, 2023
I Finally Found a Bottle of “the Good Stuff” and It’s a Summer Must-Have
Groceries
I get it whenever I travel to Korea and it’s best chilled in the refrigerator or served over ice, especially during the summer months!
Jun 21, 2023
This One Ingredient Takes Classic Meatloaf to a Whole New Level
You may want to double up the sauce.
May 26, 2023
14 H Mart Finds That'll Make Breakfast the Highlight of Your Day
Groceries
Stock up on steamed pork buns, budget-friendly smoked whitefish, all the eggs, and even ice cream.
May 9, 2023
15 Little Luxuries (for $10 or Less!) to Pick Up at H Mart This Spring
Stock up on ready-made apps, frozen finds, rice wine, and more!
Apr 27, 2023
If You Haven’t Been to H Mart’s Produce Section Lately, You’re Missing Out
Groceries
Mustard greens! Dot greens! Reliably cheap green onions! And more!
Mar 20, 2023
14 Little Luxuries to Pick Up at H Mart for Valentine’s Day (They’re All $5 or Less)
Number 10 has at-home date night written all over it.
Feb 12, 2023
Galbi Jjim Is the Umami-Packed Cozy Comfort Food You Need This Winter
These Korean soy sauce braised short ribs are a triple threat: super unctuous, savory, and sweet, all at the same time.
Jan 11, 2023
Crispy Kimchi Scallion Latkes Will Blow You Away
Inspired by the Korean banchan gamja bokkeum.
Dec 14, 2022
This $11 Find Is the Single Best Thing I Bought at H Mart This Year
Groceries
It's perfect for warming up on a snowy day.
Dec 12, 2022
13 Little Luxuries (for $10 or Less) to Pick Up at H Mart
Groceries
Number 6 will be a hit with nieces and nephews!
Dec 4, 2022
12 H Mart Groceries I’m Stocking Up on for the Holidays
Groceries
Cozy goodies, surprise gift options, and easy party hacks galore.
Nov 18, 2022
The $5 Dinner Shortcut My Mom Always Has on Hand — And Now I Do Too
Groceries
I’ve shared this shortcut with countless friends.
Nov 2, 2022
9 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Weee! for the First Time
Groceries
The fruit selection alone is worth checking out.
Oct 12, 2022
12 H Mart Freezer Finds I’m Stocking up on Right Now
Groceries
Pork buns are a can’t-miss in the freezer section.
Oct 9, 2022
The $6 Dinner Shortcut I Always Pick Up at H Mart
Groceries
What I love about these noodles is their versatility.
Sep 20, 2022
The 2 Korean Pantry Staples I’m Constantly Buying in Bulk
Groceries
Use them in salads, sauces, stews, sandwiches, and more.
Sep 16, 2022
10 Ready-Made Sides You’ll Want to Buy on Repeat at H Mart
Groceries
The seasoned hard-boiled eggs cooked in soy sauce are, in a word, transcendent.
Aug 21, 2022
9 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at H Mart for the First Time
Groceries
The home goods section is not to be missed.
Aug 12, 2022
10 Little Luxuries (for $5 or Less!) to Pick Up at H Mart This Summer
Groceries
"H Mart is a gold mine for fresh noodles on the cheap."
Jul 26, 2022