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[tdclark0026]

I am about to leave for Korea in a month and I was wondering will I be able to find typical produce in the U.S. over there? You know, typical plant food such as brocolli and apples. I've heard it is very westernized so I should have no problem, right?

Also, do they have health food stores over there?

Thanks!

[Ya-ta Boy]

Not to worry.

Fresh fruits and veggies are everywhere here. You'll probably end up walking past 3 or 4 shops between your home and your job. You'll see many of the same that we get at home: potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, onions, celery, broccoli is getting common, about 200 varieties of lettuce and salad greens...and a very large assortment of unidentifiable veggies.

If you are in a bigger city, health stores will be available.

But don't worry. You are coming to the land where 'X is good for health!' (X being every single Korean food)

[DCJames]

it's here, but you will pay very high prices for it.

[SirFink]

It's here but there is a lack of variety compared to back home.

Apples? Sure. Korea has one kind of apple. Okay, for about a week in July you can get green apples, but usually it's just this one type of red apple. About $1 each.

Onions? Again, mostly just one type of rather plain white onion. Sometimes you'll see purple onions.

If you're like me and you eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables, you'll do fine here but you won't get the wide variety you're used to.

[red dog]

I like Korean apples. I agree with what others said about the expense and lack of variety, though.

There are a few health food stores in and around Seoul.

Don't worry.

[flotsam]

If you live in Bundang it won't be a problem. I used to live in Yatap which was right next to the huge Moran Market--they have lots of really fresh produce there.

[Qinella]

[flotsam]

[Qinella]

God I hat you.

[Sash]

The quality and price depends on the season!

You'll be able to find many of the foods you can find at home, but yeah... most will be a bit more expensive... then there are some things that are cheaper like tomatoes and cucumbers.

You can find the produce in grocery stores, the outdoor markets (local produce), and fruit stores. All pretty rampant in Korea.

Good luck!

[KumaraKitty]

I've never had any troubles finding produce here. The markets have good variety and decent prices. Department and box stores maybe not so much. If you learn to think outside your Western Veggie box you can find and enjoy loads of healthy yummy greens. Also loads of beans and dried grains.

[Qinella]

[neandergirl]

[captain kirk]

Has anybody passed on the fruit and veggies since they're so expensive and just died, yet? Or, better put, do you feel a lack of fruit and vegetables in your life for their being prohibitively expensive and you're a tightwad? And, as a result, are now deceased?

[ChuckECheese]