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

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31 responses to “Seoul Food”

  1. neilmacdon Avatar

    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. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thanks so much. I appreciate your stopping by!

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  2. Iain Kelly Avatar

    Globalisation has pros and cons!

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  3. ahtdoucette Avatar

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed!

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  4. msjadeli Avatar

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

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

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      1. msjadeli Avatar

        You’ve very welcome, Susan.

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  5. Anita Avatar

    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. The Abject Muse Avatar

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

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  6. pennygadd51 Avatar

    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. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you, Penny. I appreciate your stopping by!

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  7. GHLearner Avatar

    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. rochellewisoff Avatar

    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. Mason Bushell Avatar

    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. Keith's Ramblings Avatar

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

    My story!

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  11. draliman Avatar

    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. The Abject Muse Avatar

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

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  13. michaelwynnauthor Avatar

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thank you Michael!

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  14. plaridel Avatar

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

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

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  15. notestowomen Avatar

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

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    1. The Abject Muse Avatar

      Thanks so much!

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      1. notestowomen Avatar

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

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  16. James McEwan Avatar

    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. The Abject Muse Avatar

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

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  17. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    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. The Abject Muse Avatar

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

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  18. subroto Avatar

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

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