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[BS.Dos.]

Can anyone one tell me how far it is from the bus station? (Seobu intercity bus terminal near Seongdangmot subway station) I'm obviously assuming that there is only one in Daegu (Tescos that its) however, if there are others, then by all means, let me know.

I went passed one last weekend in a taxi (it had a Home Plus attached to it if that helps) on my way to the Lotte cinema. Can anyone tell me if it (Tescos) carries any UK/US consumables?

Thanks in advancementondo.

[cwaddell]

I got quite a shock last weekend to see a Tesco sign in Gangseo-gu when the taxi driver took the scenic route to the drum festival. I'm also interested whether they stock any Tesco UK specific foods. Their sandwiches were always superb, for a start.

[widespread123]

What is TESCO ?

[BS.Dos.]

^Largest supermarket chain in the UK

[zeppelin]

Tesco are (I assume) partners with Samsung for the Homeplus supermarkets.

It's pretty much like any other large supermarket in Korea with the usual Korean fare on sale. The one I go to has Australian cheddar cheese, and yesterday I bought Tesco brand cornflakes.

[BS.Dos.]

Yeah, I was kind of half expecting to hear that they wouldn't generally stock anything different from regular Korean supermarkets.

[ED209]

It's just the same as E-mart. Nothing to make a Brit feel at home but pretty much everything you'll need. I think the closest station to the Homeplus/Tesco you're talking about is Anjirang a couple of subway stops from Seongdangmot heading downtown.

[kiwiliz]

Maybe Tescos don't carry much different but I was agreeably suprised to find Marks and spencers had clothing the same as you can get in the UK...albeit at rather inflated prices!

[BS.Dos.]

M&S have a store in Korea? And it stocks some UK lines?

Jesus, where is it?

I suppose it's too much to ask if there's a Waitrose out here. Waitrose is by far the best Supermarket chain in the UK. M&S is very good, but they don't have in-store bakeries and deli/meat/fish counters.

When I die, I'm going to request in my will that my ashes be scattered over the deli and bakery counter of the Waitrose store in Henleaze, Bristol, such is my love for the place. I'm a firm believer in the idea of you only get what you pay for and I gladly pay over and above for food if the quality is exceptional, as is the case with Waitrose. Buying nice things to eat is one of lifes few pleasures. However, all things being what they are in Korea, I'll settle for Tescos if need be.

[butlerian]