In Seoul, a natto ‘competition’ turns unfamiliar flavors into shared experience

At a small bar near Hyochang Park in Seoul in late March, a group of diners gathered over fermented soybeans. The occasion was the second “natto competition,” organized by Nottodo Natto & Bar, a small venue run by Je Jun-hyuk that serves dishes centered on natto, a traditional Japanese staple known for its distinct texture and aroma. Despite its name, the gathering had no winners. Instead, regular customers and fellow small business owners brought their own natto-based dishes to serve others, tu

By The Korea Herald