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Finding couscous, bulgur and quinoa in Seoul?
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aphasia83



Joined: 13 Apr 2007

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:22 pm    Post subject: Finding couscous, bulgur and quinoa in Seoul? Reply with quote

Hi!

I live in Busan, and despite my best efforts I haven't been able to locate a source for my favourite grains, couscous, bulgur and quinoa.

I'm going to be visiting Seoul in a couple of weeks, and I wanted to ask - is it possible to find them there? (if so, can you provide detailed directions?)

Thanks Smile
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samcheokguy



Joined: 02 Nov 2008
Location: Samcheok G-do

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

there is a south asian/middle eastern grocery in itaewon, i'm sure they'd have at least one of the things on your list. it's before what the book, just go toward the mosque, don't go to the *beep* house, and there it is.
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aphasia83



Joined: 13 Apr 2007

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! But, I've never been to Seoul before... so I'm not sure where "what the book" is, nor the mosque. Can you be more detailed?
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samcheokguy



Joined: 02 Nov 2008
Location: Samcheok G-do

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 7:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm in Gangwon. I can't really be more accurate than
Itaewon Mosque. Itaewon is an area of central Seoul North of the Han. It has a metro stop named Itaewon.
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Binch Lover



Joined: 25 Jul 2005

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know about the other two, but you can definitely buy couscous at the Foreign Food Mart in Itaewon.

Directions:
Go to Itaewon stn exit 3.
Walk straight for about 200 yards until you see the first turn to the right with a 7-11 on the other side of the street.
Walk up that street and you will see the Foreign Food Mart on the left about 100 yards or less up the street. It's quite big and has a yellow sign (I think).
FYI, Hooker and Homo hill are right there too if you fancy either of those!
Also, What the Book is a little further than the Foreign Food Mart, also on the left downstairs.

Good luck
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lsrupert



Joined: 27 Aug 2006

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was at the Foreign food market just a couple of days ago, and they had boxes of couscous available. They also had many bags of different lentils and grains, but I don't know which ones. Good luck! That's where I get my frozen peas and garbanzo beans. Yummy!
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prideofidaho



Joined: 19 Mar 2008

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 8:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I gave up looking for Bulgur and Quinoa. Someone did suggest having some shipped from home, and I was tempted...

Let me know if you can find some! I live in Seoul, and frequent the aforementioned shops, but no such luck Sad
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santafly



Joined: 20 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know about your grains (because I think they are crap) but I am always on the hunt for foreign delicacies (like limes and fresh herbs).

I would also recommend Hannam mart, especially for the little deli store in the same basement (not open on sunday). to get to hannam mart: go to the hanganjin subway stop (next to Itaewon), go outside and you will see a huge overpass, head downhill and away from Itaewon, cross pedestrian bridge and contine walking downhill, Hannam mart is on your left (underground)

Also, there is a foreign food section at Lotte dept. store in Myeongdong (euljiro-1-ga subway stop on the green line) that is worth checking out.

The Kwangjung market (Jongno-4-ga, south side of the street, subway stop Jongno 3 ga or 5 ga) has some fun shopping. There are a couple small stores where everything appears to have been stolen from a U.S. military base. Nothing you can't get at the other stores mentioned but sometimes cheaper.

Finally, there is a place at coex mall called sweet spot or sweet source, very small, only worth visiting if you are in that area or what to buy pasta sauce on sale or japanese candy.
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santafly



Joined: 20 Feb 2008

PostPosted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't know about your grains (because I think they are crap) but I am always on the hunt for foreign delicacies (like limes and fresh herbs).

I would also recommend Hannam mart, especially for the little deli store in the same basement (not open on sunday). to get to hannam mart: go to the hanganjin subway stop (next to Itaewon), go outside and you will see a huge overpass, head downhill and away from Itaewon, cross pedestrian bridge and contine walking downhill, Hannam mart is on your left (underground)

Also, there is a foreign food section at Lotte dept. store in Myeongdong (euljiro-1-ga subway stop on the green line) that is worth checking out.

The Kwangjung market (Jongno-4-ga, south side of the street, subway stop Jongno 3 ga or 5 ga) has some fun shopping and is a good place to eat. There are a couple small stores where everything appears to have been stolen from a U.S. military base. Nothing you can't get at the other stores mentioned but sometimes cheaper.

Finally, there is a place at coex mall called sweet spot or sweet source, very small, only worth visiting if you are in that area or what to buy pasta sauce on sale or japanese candy.
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aphasia83



Joined: 13 Apr 2007

PostPosted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks! Will keep you posted on what I find Smile
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vassalage



Joined: 12 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Did you ever find those grains? I am searching for quinoa now but only have weekends to go shopping and would prefer to just go and pick stuff up rather than wasting my time shopping around in Korea on the weekend which frankly makes me suicidal.....especially at happy happy Emart Razz
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pandapanda



Joined: 22 Sep 2007

PostPosted: Fri Apr 02, 2010 6:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Best place to buy Quinoa is www.iherb.com
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vassalage



Joined: 12 Jun 2006

PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:20 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

just looked at the site!
Super excited to place an order; there is a ton of stuff to choose from Smile
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blackjack



Joined: 04 Jan 2006
Location: anyang

PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 2:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://english.gmarket.co.kr/challenge/neo_goods/goods.asp?goodscode=164989959


couscous
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cdninkorea



Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul

PostPosted: Sat Apr 03, 2010 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

pandapanda wrote:
Best place to buy Quinoa is www.iherb.com


I've looked hard, and I can't find quinoa in Korea. Last time I went to Canada I went to Bulk Barn and got a 10 kg. bag of quinoa to bring back with me.
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