There is no Hunger issue in Korea. :)

I do not go to the grocery store very much here in Korea.  I only really eat the essentials (eggs, milk, tuna, fruit, and veggies) when I am at home.  If I am not making food I just simply go to the nearest small mom and pop restaurant.  You can eat a very filling meal for under 6,000 won ($6).  Or I act like a typical foreigner and get a pizza (6,000, $6 US!)

Today I ended up going to the grocery store.  It was awesome.  I was very hungry when I entered  E-Mart (never go shopping when you are hungry unless you are in Korea).  I left with a full stomach and only 20,600 won worth of groceries ($20.60 US).   This is because it is Lunar New Years all over Asia.  It is a very big holiday in Korea.  This led to the best part of my day...the free samples!  I walked down every aisle just to taste the free food.   I was completely full when I left.  It was fantastic.  There were over 30 stands with everything from coffee, dumplings, breads,  meat, seaweed, potato pancakes, and really traditional Korean food.

(I had done this once before when I first came to Korea. My bank back home and I have had issues over the years.  Nothing big ahem..... just theft, fraud, irrational excuses for credit card limit lowering and rather shady amazing offers.   I simply wanted to take my money and transfer it into my new Korean account. They would not do it.  Of course my wonderful mother saved my butt again.  She persuaded them gracefully to give the money to her.  I will not mention them...............but their name is bigger than 3/5rd , uh I mean 3/5ths)


Anywhoo,  like I said I have done this once before when I first got here.  I was way way short on cash and went to the store to get some cheap noodles and milk.  I ended coming out full and happier than a pig in poo after all the free samples they give here.

Needless to say you will not starve in Korea.  Just go the store and sample what they are giving away! 

Deano so hungry