Woori Market

On our way back to Mal's, we are starving and so we stop at Woori market to get some grub. In Korea there is ALWAYS an option for food, wherever you go. Yet to me, it is ironic (and unfair), as it seems Koreans are always eating, yet they are all relatively thin. Perhaps rice diet is the way to go??

Whether it is from a street vendor, one of the many markets with fresh produce, or one of the restaurants, you will never fall short on food. We opt try some new things. The thing with street food is, although it's usually awesome, you don't always know exactly what you're eating. I could pretend and say that this is part of the adventure, but this is something that scares me. Mal on the other hand, is fearless, but me, not so much. She even tasted the dried anchovy salad--sound yummy? Not so much. Anyway, we try some mandu and O M G it is delicious. I think it's actually vegetarian!! (Finding vegetarian options in Korea is a bit tough.) Anyway, the mandu--is a steamed dumpling the size of a golf ball with veggies and tons of flavor inside. Mmmmmmm. We walk through the market, see some interesting things. Fish section: live octopus, fish, crab, every type of seafood you can imagine. Smells nice. Some people here like to eat raw freshly killed octopus when the tentacles still move and they can wrap around your throat. I'll pass on that one. Next food for us: corn dog. De-lish. Then once again we opt for our favorite: the fish-shaped waffle like treat with sweet beans inside. Sounds bizarre maybe but it is SO good. I'll even call it grood. And once again it is nap time to prepare for the festivities of the evening.
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