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[Photo: Lotte GRS]Fast food chain Lotteria, operated by Lotte GRS, has announced the return of its hit menu item, the "Squid Alive Burger", following widespread consumer demand.Originally launched last year, the burger became an unexpected sensation, selling over 700,000 units in just 11 days before being pulled from the menu due to limited supply. The chain confirmed on Wednesday that customer requests for its return prompted the decision to relaunch the product.“The Squid Alive Burger features a squid patty topped with whole fried squid tentacles,” said Lotte GRS in a statement. “A recent survey revealed that nearly 90% of respondents expressed willingness to purchase the burger again, which led to its reintroduction.”Building on the previous success, Lotteria has re-released the burger in two flavours: Spicy and Black Pepper.The chain is banking on nostalgia and bold flavours to appeal to adventurous eaters and fast-food fans across the country.

[Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul]The Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, located in Gwanghwamun, has launched a seasonal afternoon tea experience titled “101 Days of Summer,” available at its Maru Lounge until September 9.Inspired by Korea’s natural bounty and seasonal ingredients, the promotion celebrates the essence of summer with a refined and sensory-driven selection of desserts, curated under the direction of Executive Pastry Chef Steven Jin. The collection is designed to evoke the leisurely charm of an afternoon stroll near Gyeongbokgung Palace.The menu features delicacies such as the Seasonal Berry Tartlet—a blend of green tea cream infused with rose and raspberry, paired with mixed berry coulis and basil chantilly—and Hibiscus Grapefruit, combining grapefruit confit, hibiscus, and dulce chocolate mousse.Complementing the tea selection are four summer-exclusive signature drinks centered around peach. Highlights include△Peach Bellini – a sparkling blend of white peach, elderflower, and prosecco△Peach & Cream – a dessert-style non-alcoholic cocktail topped with house-made meringue△Blood Peach Sujeonggwa – a creative twist on the traditional Korean cinnamon punch with the addition of blood peach△Cold Brew Ah-Shot-Chu – a chic non-alcoholic blend of peach tea, mango nectar, and cold brew coffee.

[Photo: bhc]South Korean fried chicken chain BHC has unveiled a boneless version of its hit menu item ‘Kwasak King’, which was originally launched in February. The new product hit the market on the 29th.Named ‘Kwasak King Boneless’, the latest addition features 100% domestically sourced chicken, cut into tender stick-shaped pieces and deep-fried. It is coated in a special crispy crumble made from a blend of rice, potato, and corn, giving it a signature crunchy exterior and moist interior.The dish is served with a spicy habanero sauce, adding a bold kick to its flavour profile.The original ‘Kwasak King’ proved a runaway success, surpassing one million units sold within just two months of its debut.