Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Dragon Fruit at a dragon price, Seoul, South Korea

I noticed one thing in Seoul that it's not common to have fresh fruits served as a dessert or something common like we have in other SE Asian countries. So I got to check on their local market and found out some fruits like apple/orange are at a selling price of US$2-3. So I further checked on this Dragon Fruit and it's US$4 for 100g. Then this one is US$32. So next time if you are in Korea and served with a slice of Dragon fruit, then you are treated as a VVIP. :) FYI, in HK I spent US$1.2 to 1.8 for 3 dragon fruits from Thailand and US$1.2 for 3-4 Sunkist oranges...etc.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

that's mean the best gift to a friend in So. Korea is fresh fruits

TC

in the sea said...

Yes, but not sure if the customs would be strict on that. If so, it will be a very expensive penalty.

Thailand Club said...

i don't think the airport customs allow any fruits in, don't take risk

in the sea said...

I just came to recall why the Korean farmers were so overreacted during the WHO held in HK. If the other cheap fruits/grains (like rice from Thailand and fruits from USA...etc.), that would affect them a lot when they make such a high selling price. I noticed the rice in Seoul isn't cheap at all - US$10 for 1.5kg. So it's better to eat outside.

Stella said...

Dragon fruit here in LA is $3.99 US per lb.
I noticed you did not have much Western food eaten in Korea.
Only Kim Chi and chicken soup everyday.
You almost like "Da Chong Gum" now.

in the sea said...

In fact I really like the way Korean eats - lots of veggie and the chilli is quite good in vitamin and anti-oxidant. Mmh... can't find much western food in Seoul.