Korean cuisine is not for the faint of heart. Reason? Their dishes are a fiery combination of spices and bold flavours. Recently, Robert Pattinson tried some authentic spicy Korean food. Robert visits Seoul with Academy Award-winning director Bong Joon-ho to promote his upcoming film mickey 17The director takes Robert on this Korean food adventure. In a clip posted by Bong Joon-ho on Instagram, Robert is seen trying an array of items at a local eatery. Despite it being challenging to eat such spicy food, Robert pushed through with a laugh, making the most of this cultural exchange.
Robert Pattinson kickstarts his epicurean getaway with a bowl of tteokbokki. Prepared from rice cakes, this dish is simmered in a sweet and spicy sauce. Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) and gochugaru (chili flakes) are added for an extra dose of zing. Although Bong Joon-ho assures Robert that Tteokbokki is “light”, it is later revealed that the director pulled a prank on the actor.
Robert Pattinson approves of the taste, but reaches out with a glass of water, unable to tolerate the level of spice. “I’m such a kid, I’m literally sweating already,” he admits. Other items displayed on the table were dumplings on sticks, Korean fried chicken and kimchi.
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Social media users were quick to react to the post:
“You guys look like you’re having so much fun! Mild one lol,” one person commented.
One user called the meal a “spicy moment.”
One person found Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon-ho’s banter to be “the best bromance ever”.
“This is hilarious,” one fan pointed out.
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“Would that be Mickey 18 if spent by Spicyness?” asked someone else sarcastically.
“BTW tomatoes or ice cream are best when your mouth is burning,” suggested one foodie.
“You have to work your way into hotness. I started with Ethiopian then Szechuan. But Korean is spicy. I love tteokbokki! ” read one comment.
We hope Robert Pattinson embarks on more savory quests in the future. Agreed?
