Aug 16, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Food, Life, Travel

Bungeoppang Pastry in Queens

I've lived in Queens for more than 20 years now, and I've fallen in love with this neighborhood. Yeah, it's not as glamorous as Manhattan, but it is one of the most ethnically diverse areas of New York; let's just say I can certainly experience the world and try its food in one day without leaving the city at all.

I can find food from Mexican and Chinese to Korean and Indian, Queens has it all. To get a sense of the borough take a drive to Union Street or Northern Boulevard in Flushing. I feel like I just arrived in Seoul. There are tons of Korean supermarkets and restaurants shops to pick from. H Mart Korean Supermarket, just on the right of Union Street, is a hidden gem for me. I stumbled on a video from New York Times about it and I decided to go for a visit. Although it is a Korean supermarket they also serve delicious Korean food inside the store.

I came across a stand inside selling fish shaped pastry filled with red bean paste and it was delicious. It's called Bungeoppang similar to the Japanese Taiyaki. A bit of batter is poured into the fish mold, then the red bean paste is added followed by another pour of batter. The mold is then closed and roasted similar to a waffle maker. After about 4 minutes they're done and ready for me to enjoy!

(Bungeoppang for sale)

(Bungeoppang Fish Mold)

(The Mold is Open)

(Batter is poured into the mold)

(Making the Bungeoppang)

(The mold is closed and turned)

(Is Bungeoppang ready?)

(It's all done!)

(Fish Shaped Red Bean Cake)

(Bungeoppang Sign)

(Bungeoppang Stand)

(H Mart Korean Supermarket)

(Kimchee)

(Korean Instant Noodles)

(Korean Noodles)

(The supermarket)

(Namoodol)

(The variety of foods)

(Side dishes that came with the food)

(My food)