Chubby's

Seoul Food

This week at Friday Fictioneers, Rochelle has chosen the image below by Roger Bultot as our visual prompt. 100 words.

“Hey, Chung?” Ling glanced around. “You hungry?”

Chung shrugged. “A little, maybe.”

“I could go for a burrito. Y’know, like from Chubby’s back ho —”

“Man, what are you talkin’ about?” Chung blustered. “We’re in Seoul, South Korea an’ you want Chubby’s?”

“I know where we are an’ yeah, I want Chubby’s” Ling replied softly.

“You’re outta luck, buddy. Ain’t no Chubby’s ’round here.”

Ling sighed. “Well, what then?”

“Take a deep breath.” Chung inhaled. “Doesn’t the street food smell delish? And it’s everywhere!”

Ling sniffed the air. “Hmmmm. Smells pretty good…like Taco Bell! You think there’s a Taco Bell nearby?”

© Roger Bultot

31 responses to “Seoul Food”

  1. The brands are different. Even the food is a little different. And that can be enough to create an out-of-place experience when familiarity is what reassures us. Nicely done.

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    1. Thanks so much. I appreciate your stopping by!

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  2. Globalisation has pros and cons!

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  3. Sounds like someone needs to either get with the program or stay hungry. Fun story!

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    1. Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed!

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  4. I know more than one person like this! Good dialogue in here.

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    1. Thank you, Jade/Li. Much appreciated as always!

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      1. You’ve very welcome, Susan.

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  5. I like to have the local food when I travel.
    Some look for the same brands and maintain their comfort level :)
    Here is my story- The Red T-Shirt

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    1. Me too. It’s part of the adventure, local food.

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  6. I think Chung may have problems with Ling’s unadventurous nature. You have a nice dynamic between the two characters.

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    1. Thank you, Penny. I appreciate your stopping by!

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  7. What a fun story. If Ling likes his fast food, let him. Chung can have all the local food he wants.

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  8. Dear Susan,

    Taco Bell? Taco Blech in my book. ;) Ling needs a culinary education. If I were there, I’d be sniffing out JapChae or Bulgogi…or both. Love your title. It’s perfect. :D

    Shalom,

    Rochelle

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  9. Haha! Some people travel all over the world and never try the local cuisine. They’re missing one of the best parts of traveling! Good story.

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  10. If all fails there’s bound to be a McDonalds!

    My story!

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  11. Ha! I was abroad once and we tried lots of local food, but once every so often we found a McDonald’s, just for a change :-)

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  12. Michael Humphris Avatar
    Michael Humphris

    Food is food, in my younger days I loved trying new foods, and I still do now, but I am less adventurous now

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    1. Same here. The older I get, the more things seem to skeeve me out. Thanks for coming by!

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  13. Some people are just heatherns and always will be. Nicely done

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    1. Thank you Michael!

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  14. sounds familiar. i know folks who travel overseas and look for familiar food they’re accustomed to at home. :)

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    1. Some people just like the familiar, I guess. Thank you for stopping by!

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  15. This reminds of someone who travels to different countries but wants to eat only at McDonald’s. Fun story :)

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    1. Thanks so much!

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      1. Sorry, I left out the pronoun “me” in my previous comment. You’re welcome :)

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  16. Hilarious, maybe some home cooking and Gran’s Apple pie next. there are lots of people just like Ling who only feel comfortable with what they know. Adventure is for the films.

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    1. Then I ought to be in movies. I live for adventure!

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  17. That’s really funny! Actually, there is a Taco Bell in Seoul. I saw it when we were there two years ago. Once Ling tries the local fare, though, she’ll be hooked. I like the names you used for your characters. =)

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    1. Thank you, Brenda. I had to look up some names. Couldn’t think of anything half-way original.

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  18. Ha! Ha! Some people don’t like to experiment at all. Nicely done.

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