I really liked Seoul Food because it had two things that I really enjoyed: food and honesty. Some chapters were written short and simple and basically what was said was what was meant. Sometimes I chuckled, sometimes I nodded in agreement, and sometimes I just had to pause and take it all in. Other chapters seemed to cut deeper, and despite not being Korean or a first generation American in my family, I felt myself resonating with a lot of things including the struggles with the expectations that family and those who barely even know you have upon you and struggling to find your identity that honors those before you but also yourself as well. Seoul Food was an amazing reminder that we all go through many things and until we allow ourselves to be vulnerable with each other and share our stories then yeah, it will seem like we have nothing in common. Sarai Koo took that risk and was vulnerable and showed that a young Korean American girl growing up in Los Angeles had more than one thing in common with a young African American girl growing up in Chicago.

Sarai Koo is able to beautifully capture the true complexities of what it means to grow up as a female Korean-American. Her stories will make you laugh, cry and inspire you to fully embrace your own life story.

This book had me laughing on every page!! Haven't laughed this much in awhile and it gets better as the story progresses. Also, this book made me appreciate the Korean culture. The stories were relatable and reminded me about my past, friends and family. This is definitely worth reading. I ordered mine on kindle and just ordered 6 more books this week to give it to friends as gifts.

Loved this book! It was great insight of the Asian American family. Funny, articulate, moving. I highly recommend it to those who like to read great stories about life and family.

Sarai Koo accurately, and emotionally depicts many colors of the life of a Korean-American first generation: the joy, the pain, the confusion, and most importantly, strong family ties and love. Love that is shown in unique ways. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning about Korean- American culture, conflict, and love. The book provides for a good laugh and good cry.

This book is one of the most honest, funny, and insightful books I have ever read. Each page comes to life and impacts you in a different way each time. Koo delicately explores the human condition and what her life experiences have influenced her knowledge of the human condition. Koo wrote the book in such a way that it's not like you're reading a piece of text, but connecting to her personally. This is a book I consider a must read and recommend to anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about themselves, the world, and spirituality.

This is a great book. I love how Sarai was able to share her Korean culture and upbringing using different Korean foods as metaphors. I was impressed the most with the "ka-shi"; I absolutely agree with this metaphor. I did not grow up eating small fish, actually I chose not to eat any seafood growing up, but once my now husband introduced me to his cultural dishes almost 25 years ago (he is a first generation Japanese) I was also taught to be careful of the small fishbones on the white rice. Understanding about the "ka-shi" has given me hope to relate even more to the members of our Japanese congregation.Thank you, Teri, for sharing this book with me! I am so glad to have been given such a treasure of information.Thank you, Sarai, for writing this book! I am planning on sharing this book with the young people in our church. Thank you, again!Wonderful book!!!(I have yet to ask my husband this word "ka-shi" in Japanese.)

Seoul Food gives a refreshing and truthful mix to the understanding of immigrant experiences in Los Angeles. Putting stereotypes of Asian American experiences on its head, it unveils the lives of Korean Americans and the struggles they've faced with identity and culture.Yet, beyond the cultural understanding it lends to readers, there is also a contemplative spirit about the author as she sincerely describes her experiences and thoughts growing up. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for an engaging and light filled book with a deep message!

I could totally relate to the author and think this was an amazing book! I hope she comes out with a part II. Excited to read more about her journey!

I loved this book because it addresses the experience of a young Korean American living a bicultural identity. Although I am not Korean American, I related to her stories of navigating the home identity of her immigrant parents and the pressures to conform to American society (which is not easy). This coming of age story through the eyes of a young woman is a must read for high school and college level students because it hits on the themes of gender identity, ethnic stereotypes, adolescence and family relationships. This book can be integrated into an Ethnic Studies, Sociology, Women's Studies and even an English course. The chapters are short, broken down into three major parts and the reading goes fast because each chapter story is interesting. Dr. Koo is an up and coming storyteller.