Impressed by Korean Supermarket 🇰🇷 (inside LOTTE MART in SEOUL, KOREA)

[@jiminswriter4209]

9:21 That is kimbap, different from Japanese sushi.

[@dsgcloud6092]

I can't believe there are people who still call it Korean sushi... Everybody knows it's gimbap.

[@judo-ng1doo9hw3an]

I am Korean. Thank you for providing accurate information.

[@samanthak5206]

Relax. Everybody does not know that fact. I'm sure the majority of people who enjoy sushi and gimbap know the difference but it's not super common knowledge to people who generally don't give a shit.

[@dsgcloud6092]

@samanthak5206 Yeah, that kind of attitude is called being an ignorant dumb*ss. Not knowing is one thing, but not wanting to know is another.

[@leeyong7546]

​@@samanthak5206Just like Kebab and Souvlaki

[@janechao6182]

It is always joy to watch your wife smiling face with gentle easy friendly gestures. Thank you

[@JediJean]

The "Korean Sushi" doesn't taste anything like Japanese Sushi, or to be more precise, what you saw is Korean Kimbap (literal translation: Seaweed Rice / Kim = Seaweed / Bap = Rice) and it's nothing like Japanese Maki. The rice rolled up in a kimbap is seasoned differently from the rice in a sushi roll. Also, kimbap tends to have sesame oil glazed over the seaweed, which can make it a little oily and shiny, and that of course, also affects how it tastes. The ingredients wrapped in a sushi roll is also different from what is wrapped inside a kimbap. They may look alike, but are actually very different.

[@libo8316]

笑死，还不都从中国来的

[@JediJean]

@@libo8316 China has seaweed rice rolls too? Which part of China? I only know Chinese food has spring rolls, but those are not wrapped with seaweed and usually have no rice inside, so I'm not sure what you are talking about. Maybe you can tell me more?

[@user-hj3ru7hx6x]

​@@JediJean因为在他的思维里世界上所有的东西都源自中国。

[@ghj77]

​@@libo8316 중국은 세계 모든걸 자기들꺼라고 말하고 다닌다~ 거짓말쟁이들

[@ytn00b3]

It's like Pizza, Pasta, Curry rice, Sauce etc.. all evolved around the localization and became slightly to completely different. For examples, chilly sauce of China, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Thailand etc.. all different and Soy sauce is also all different too. One most popular & widely available soy sauce is heavily Japanized ones especially dark colored ones, but Koreanized soy sauce (we called it Choson soy sauce or Mongo Soy sauce - Korea has two main varieties of localized soy sauce - one with more clear soy sauce (not dark colored) is Choson soy sauce and Mongo soy sauce is said to be introduced by the Mongol to Korea - Some Korean thinks it's Chinese style. And Jin Soy sauce introduced to Korea which was originally Japanese company that made soy sauce in Korea during 1920s~1940s then when Japanese left Korea, the soy sauce factory got taken over by the locals then started making Jin soy sauce (which is just Japanized dark colored soy sauce). Many breads to sweet makers of Korea are started by Zainichi Koreans from Japan which brought Japanized sweets and biscuits & sweet breads.

[@catpower82]

개구리다리 아니에요..마트에서 그런거 안팔고 한국에서 그런거 안먹어요 😂

[@sg8270]

I love how your wife just smiles and laughs at everything you say. You hit the jackpot my dude.

[@jennylee3114]

Thanks for sharing!

[@csoniah4432]

I wanna visit korea one day , I started watching kdramas in 2014 and been listening to kpop for a very long time as well. I heard they give fruits as gifts there because is so expensive being brazilian where we can get fruits for free in the streets I was surprised by the cultural difference. I don't think I could eat the octopus though.

[@Semarngiseng]

The rolls are called Gimbab. The difference to Japanese sushi rolls are Gimbab rice is not seasoned with vinegar and mirin.

[@lingho5578]

I find Lotte supermarket normally higher in price and good for tourists as they're into details for those who need to pack and fly. Luv stopping there b4 boarding.

[@dianegreig4627]

Love your supermarkets vlogs!! Keep safe, healthy and happy!

[@jenniferp5996]

Love your humor. Lol. 😂

[@captaindyce6360]

I'm Korean living in Seoul, starting In Romania I have been watching your videos. Welcome! So you finally visited my mother land. I hope you two have a good time in Korea, I will enjoy your videos as always.

[@user-gr9ct9or4i]

9:21 It's not korean sushi, it's just kimbap(gimbap). Gimbap has a sesame oil flavor and Japanese norimaki(nori sushi) has a vinegar flavor, so they have a completely different taste. The ingredients in kimbap are also a bit different from norimaki. For Koreans, kimbap is a food reminiscent of their student days. You can never forget the kimbap your mother made for you early in the morning on the day of the picnic. 90% of the picnic lunches brought by elementary school students are kimbap.

[@78teili]

Prices at the supermarket is quite expensive in Seoul. But you can go out and eat for really cheap. Not at the most touristy places like Myeoungdong. But in more local places you can have a full dinner for 5000-10000 won. So it can be really cheap to eat out there. Also if you go to the local markets you can buy fruite and vegetables, meat and fish and also banchan (sidedishes) for cheaper. Much cheaper. By the way. Hite, Cass, Terra is korean beer brands. You can buy them for cheap at your local supermarket. Sometimes 2 for 1.

[@inmyuniverse9170]

you might visit there around Lunar new year's day. that's why there are so many stuff for gifts . People usually buy a good gift for their family .

[@nickbabes1678]

Poor little crab make some "coliva" in his memory 😅

[@oyuyuy]

'Persimmon/Kaki/Sharon' is probably my favourite fruit, ripe ones are just heavenly. Perhaps surprisingly, you can find them in almost any store in Sweden, at least in season.

[@leoncrystal1508]

I went there like 10 years ago. Massive choices, a lot of surprising items! But! The price is a little bit “not quite friendly”, compared to that in NZ and China.

[@s._3560]

Persimmons are very popular in China too, where they have been cultivated for over 2000 years with many varieties. Dried ones are also very popular. I personally prefer eating the fresh ones. They are delicious!

[@ChichiShu]

They cause constipation 😢😢😢

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

i only use extra virgin olive oil in the frying pan,in the small deep fat fryer i used ground nut oil.

[@kyungshim6483]

The main difference between Korean Kimbap and Japanese Sushi in my opinion are the ingredients. Kimbap mostly has cooked and seasoned veggies, some kind of cooked meat and the rice is seasoned with salt and sesame oil along with toasted sesame seeds. Sushi rice is seasoned with sugar and rice vinegar and mostly has raw fish. In a nutshell, if you can't stomach raw fish and want a more savory veggies filled meal, then go for Korean Kimbap.

[@joe-kim9514]

Crazy cost in korea.

[@SeenThisDoneThat]

The posh marbled beef is 'Hanwoo' - Korean high end beef. Their fruit prices are horrific - they can't be like that outside of Seoul, in poorer or country areas, no-one would eat any!

[@thehibernatingwhitebear]

Hello, I dropped by your channel & I subscribed to your channel, love your video about the Muslim town in China.😊 This looks like a great grocery trip in Korea. 👍

[@gaweekin524]

It's become cheaper due to the strong US dollar. In the past the exchange rate was $1 = 1,000 won and CA$1 = 750 won

[@monero892]

Looks like you were there during or in/around seollal, Korean new year where prices are jacked up on fruits especially, those boxed ones at the beginning are those special occasion type premium boxed sets

[@johnnytang5192]

The prices are higher than in Singapore even though the gdp per person is lower for Koreans

[@THB1945]

Yeah! I have never come this early to this channel !

[@rbenjamin1429]

Steve and Ivana, what are you making for dinner? Invite us in while you cook, some time, maybe? You two are lovely! 🥰

[@chavandposh]

Korea has a weather pattern like Winter of Moscow, Summer of Bangkok

[@kyungshim6483]

Raw fish in Korean is called 'Hue". Korea is a peninsula surrounded by seas. Japan doesn't have monopoly on raw fish.

[@anthonylim2428]

All thanks to Justin Turdo for our economy in Canada lol Korean sushi is called: Hwae = 회 ...and if you guys want to experience REAL Korean food, hit up a youtuber: Eating what is given He knows way more than an average Korean when it comes to traditional Korean food.

[@masoodkhan1096]

Persimmons are also very popular in Pakistan, mainly cultivated in Balochistan and sindh province. Only a winter seasonal item

[@user-ym6fu7we8s]

its called gimbab n not sushi...its funny that i did not even read the comments before i wrote mine.lol

[@mielli9730]

hope can make a video compare price with same products in China, Japan and Korea

[@alessiii58]

不要了，三国购买力不一样

[@wonglilyy-gc9qu]

@@alessiii58他们是旅游 不是移民 和购买力有什么关系

[@hyjcxyz]

@@wonglilyy-gc9qu 旅游肯定中国秒杀日韩，同样的钱中国享受的是日韩二三倍，体验更好。而且中国地大物博景点更多，日韩啥也没有

[@ceciliawenwen]

比购买力 中国赢了@@alessiii58

[@artpmpln]

Can't believe you changed the country already.... You are such influencers that, for the first time I never felt so influenced since I NEED to go to China even though I never thought about it. Xoxo from a Brazilian living in Australia Xxx to all the international fallas

[@CheeseOunce]

don't worry he will come back to China😂

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

ive noticed in some countrys you tubers took us to there far bigger than those here in england .

[@YongLi-np3wg]

4:35 8usd/25eggs = 0.32usd/egg. Here in Beijing 20rmb/30eggs = 0.09usd/egg

[@paraneengmoose5883]

Chinese income is 30% of Korean's. Do your math.

[@slee2695]

Why do you eat bats?

[@YongLi-np3wg]

@@slee2695 Cause we don't judge people on what they choose to eat as racist do.

[@AJ-ul2bb]

Persimmons ( kaki ) are also growing in Spain. I eat alot in Romania before mici )))

[@ionicafardefrica]

I also tried them a few times in Romania. Wasn't very impressed, relatively boring, bland fruit. But I bet it's much better when it's grown properly, in it's natural environment

[@chaw294]

Persimmons....oh l love them...both fresh and the dried ones...my favourite 😋 Another interesting and wonderful supermarket tour in Seoul, Korea. Thanks for taking us along. Best regards, stay safe and stay healthy, Steve lvana.

[@annai6393]

I am just watching the drama Empress Ki, and the Chinese prince goes around whining to eat persimmons! And then my favorite traveler KZbinrs, go shopping and show persimmons. I guess it is a sign I need to try them.

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

Steve will eat anything.

[@zoson-os9rd]

Beef costs 4.50 u.s.dollars for one kg in Mongolia.

[@SuhandiWijaya]

Well that 144 hours visa just came to an end huh 😂

[@alessiii58]

还要去新疆😂

[@pennypetrovic3682]

Very expensive more than Canada

[@sihouhisou948]

I'd like to come up with a little science about sushi. First of all, unlike the Japanese sushi you know, sushi is based on a preserved food from China called "鲊/鮨(Pronounced sushi in Japanese)" (that's just the origin of the food's development, which is very different nowadays). The key to this type of preserved food is to wrap meat (mainly fish in the beginning) in rice to ferment it and produce lactic acid, thus increasing its shelf life. In the case of Japanese sushi, this was mainly reflected in the fish ingredients and the sour, vinegared rice. The emergence of modern Japanese sushi coincided with the birth of the sushi roll, both of which were invented as forms of fast food during the Edo period. Sushi rolls were introduced to the Korean Peninsula one hundred year ago, where they were modified and became called "kimbap". When sushi rolls came to the US, Americans simply called them sushi too and invented the California roll, which is wrapped in avocado and topped with ketchup or mayonnaise.

[@neideparente1449]

Think you for the interesting lesson !

[@annai6393]

I don't know about Korea, but in a documentary about the Okinawa blue zone eating habits, they show 100 and some-year-old lady eating spam. It was introduced by the U.S. military after WWII, they said, and it is popular.

[@turgonmiyantur5974]

Its Gimbap :P ham sushi version from Steve! LOL

[@happysmith1781]

It’s not without reason that prices are high in South Korea. The land area is small and supplies are scarce. The products they produce cannot meet their needs at all, so many of them are imported.

[@hehedjeh5865]

They are not on the same economic level...South Korea gdp per capita for 2024 is $34,653👏 and Japan gdp per capita for 2024 is $34,555... China gdp per capita for 2024 is $13,156😂

[@user-jn6nc4pf1u]

​@@hehedjeh5865Can GDP create food?

[@jimmylam9846]

@@hehedjeh5865 The Chinese government keeps Food stuff & Produce price low with 1 % inflation so vast majority population can afford buying groceries.. In Korean & Japan ordinary people couldn't afford to buy fresh fruits and vegetables whereas China can buy almost anything with lots of choices with low prices....PPP is irrelevant..Chinese can buy 60" lcd TV for $ 60 usd whereas a same brand tv in the US or Japan may cost $ 500 + tax...The reason is we produced most industrial goods.

[@WillGriffin-pq5ll]

Korean food isn't that spicy traditionally, gochugaru and gochujang just add more of a strong red color but there is some heat

[@chavandposh]

Wagyus you have seen in that supermarket were Australian if they are less marbled, heavy marbled ones were Korean.

[@jerrywwwww]

wait i thought world biggest popcorn bag is in Canadian costco, like 4 times my head🤣

[@TastesSEOULGood]

If you guys need someone to show ya some good eats, let me know!

[@kevinkevin-iv5fw]

In South Korea, fruits and vegetables are very expensive. Just imagine, it's the only country in the world that uses corn cob (without the corn) as food.

[@lovelysseoji]

It's not frog legs but small crabs. Koreans don't eat frog.

[@uludak8468]

10:18 telling me you are french/canadians without telling you are french/canadians

[@Jae9476]

Japanese Wagyu is greasy because it has more marbling, and Korean Korean beef is made from cows and steers, and is raised exclusively for meat, and efforts are made to nurture, manage, and quality grade, so it cannot be compared to Japanese beef. Even foreign professional chefs who have tried it recognize it as the best.

[@kent1343]

10:19 frog's leg ????? Korea doesn't eat frogs Does Canada eat frogs?

[@RMwalktroughs]

We love Persimmons in Brazil too! We call then: caqui.

[@raul8401]

We call it Kaki in Japan. I think it's influenced by the Japanese people who migrated to Brazil.

[@punimarudogaman]

korea ❤ ! nice ❤ i've been told there's a lot of cameras too in korea. is it true ? i'm not saying it's a bad thing. streets should be safe 🙂

[@zhuerchong78412]

If you don't do bad things, why should you be afraid of cameras?

[@punimarudogaman]

@@zhuerchong78412 i am not afraid. i just ask 🙂

[@wwbren]

Lots of cameras in places where they shouldn't be. It's a roaring trade for some Koreans.

[@greentea8852]

@@zhuerchong78412 He said it's not a bad thing, I think he's pro cameras

[@punimarudogaman]

@user-lc4ud9mx3s i verified on the net... it seems you are right, London beats china, korea, etc. 😅 Amazing.

[@sihouhisou948]

KFC for korean fried chicken

[@uludak8468]

wait what? you ate silkworms in malaysia but couldn't eat a crab? thats wild

[@wakakaforever007]

Really want to know how much an average Korean earn per month。

[@wakakaforever007]

​@@user-ne9ji1kc3bThanks Man!

[@hehedjeh5865]

South Korea gdp per capita for 2024 is $34,653👏 and Japan gdp per capita for 2024 is $34,555... China gdp per capita for 2024 is $13,156😂

[@zuriyel5368]

Based on the real-time information, the average salary of a Korean living in Seoul is approximately 3,890,000 KRW per month. Converting this amount to USD, it would be approximately 2,917.34 USD.

[@eliuzhi]

@@hehedjeh5865 parity purchasing power

[@slee2695]

​@JerryM-wt8hlbat eater

[@Marco-zt6fz]

Guys when you are in Korea, you have to visit Jeju Island. Its a very awesome plae to visit. Korea has realy very nice friendly people.

[@x-file1227]

Is "Kimbap" Korean-style sushi?... oh wow Isn’t something very strange?

[@jindoara2477]

12:19 did I heard "ai, caramba"? lol shoutout to portuguese/spanish speakers from Brazil I am loving your vlogs from asia.

[@AlsoSpears]

The KR ver sushi actually has a name "Kimbap" in Mandarin is 紫菜包饭

[@7435919]

Wow,everthing here in this supermarket is way more expensive than in Germany 😮😮😮😮

[@robinculler4829]

I can't remember Ivana refusing to eat things....she REALLY didn't want that crab snack. 😀

[@JetLagWarriors]

She likes crab meat only. She said eating the shell is weird lol like egg shell…

[@jtang8768]

the price level is very high in South Korea, so expensive. more expensive than Germany, where I'm living at the moment.

[@user-op7hj6lf9s]

That is Kim-bbap, not shshi.

[@fightingitems3689]

as a male, I'm also prosemen!

[@iftikharkhatak0205]

❤❤

[@TAL142]

Persimmon is native to China, Northeast India and northern Indochina. It was first cultivated in China more than 2,000 years ago, and introduced to Japan in the 7th century and to Korea in the 14th century. Food is probably cheaper in China. Food in Japan is probably more expensive than Korean food. I don't remember if you went to the Supermarket in China. The supermarket in Shenzhen are pretty nice. One of the biggest and nicest is Pangdonglai market in China. I think they are several stores. One of them is in Shanghai. It is the entire shopping mall. Japan created the modern sushi. But the origin of raw food was probably from SE Asia and China adopted by Japan. Korea was once colonized by Japan. So they adopt sushi too.

[@TAL142]

@jies2811 May be I just misread it I thought they have something in Shanghai.

[@judasho12]

작은 게 맛있는 거에요

[@HyungkeunLee]

Pepsi is definitely not as popular as Coke in Korea. Not even close! You should compare smaller bottles/cans.

[@jiminswriter4209]

China is not a good comparison for Korea as the pci is very different.

[@chongsunclaypoole7103]

E마트가야지 롯데 가니까 당연히 비싸지 ,

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

octopus ,raw fish not for me ide rather have a home made bacon sandwich or fish and chips

[@girlfromlebanon]

Who? Your offspring called Mitch, of course he'll eat MICI, not seaweed 🤣🤣

[@anb00]

한국 물가 진짜 많이 올랐다...ㄷㄷㄷ

[@user-qy8pe5gk6h]

해외 물가에 비하면 안오른거임 단지 과일값이 몇년전부터 유독 미친듯이 오른건데 그건 물량을 풀거나 해외 수입을 해오면 될일인데 그렇게 절대 안하죠 아니 못하죠 흔히들 하는말... 우리 농수산 지키느라고 온국민이 희생 하는거죠 그런데 다 좋은데 우리나라 과일이 국제 과일 박람회 같은거 나가는 꼴을 못봤음 정부에 그렇게 보상을 받으면 과일 야채 질 향상에 게이름이 없어야 돼는데 전국민 희생만을 강요한 결과가 맛도 드릅게 없는 과일을 비싼돈 주고 사먹어야 하는거임

[@user-dk3jp7vj5l]

게 맛있는데.. 그냥 먹었어야 했음.

[@maria4008]

Gimbap Gam

[@Skeptic2006]

Eats a raw writhing tendrils or whatever that unutterable manifestation of primordial terror was but won't eat salmon soup. Interesting.

[@Sol2me-bn6tf]

Persimmons are a lot more common and popular in China. I think most of the world's persimmons are from China. I'm surprised you didn't come across them in Xi'an.

[@slee2695]

Who cares..chinese are lame

[@2633309]

go to neimenggu CHINA ?

[@jaeyocho]

Sorry but rest of the world says korean instant noodle is #1

[@JW-rj6dx]

Lol by imitation she means food model display, not food for consumption

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

You should carry some toilet roll put it in that then into your pocket steve

[@booklover555]

Aycaramba lol

[@2633309]

go to lijiang dali China ?

[@Ringo_Hu]

原本想建议你们把在中国旅游的视频标题换成英文的，，，突然发现你们最新在韩国的视频标题是中文的，，，你们选择的视频受众到底是谁？

[@JetLagWarriors]

Our titles can appear in many languages, depending on the language your phone is set to. It's one of the features on KZbin

[@wonglilyy-gc9qu]

我这边显示是英文

[@Ringo_Hu]

sorry, good to know~@@JetLagWarriors

[@Ringo_Hu]

谢了~~= =...... 我想到了这个可能性，特地换了韩国的梯子试了试，它还是部分显示中文部分显示英文，我才留的，，，没想到它的机制不知道是什么莫名其妙的机制...... @@wonglilyy-gc9qu

[@kyungshim6483]

Korea's bread game is so weak. They need to have more whole grain and sourdough breads. Too much of that white spongy stuff is not good for you.

[@davidwolstenholme4676]

Well put away the tissues no need to wipe away the tears im back i promised you that i would be.

[@hehedjeh5865]

Because South Korea is a developed country.🙂 South Korea gdp per capita for 2024 is $34,653👏 and Japan gdp per capita for 2024 is $34,555... China gdp per capita for 2024 is $13,156😂

[@user-jn6nc4pf1u]

Can GDP create food?

[@Jessica-tf5pg]

South Korean is the number one in this galaxy!!!

[@zuriyel5368]

Total GDP is 1.8 trillion for South Korea and 17.71 trillion for China.

[@Sol2me-bn6tf]

Not sure what Korea is "developed" at - wait I got it - yes, developed an overinflated ego. Thank you hehedoh.

[@chengkesheng7590]

Is South Korea a developed country?

[@dannyw985]

Beware of the fishery in the market, they might be caught in the nuclear waste water area!!

[@lizz7805]

persimmons originated in china, it's very big in chinese culture as well.

[@ppppp-qh2qz]

Wrong. Persimmons were grown all over in Eastern asia.

[@lizz7805]

it's native to china@@ppppp-qh2qz

[@lizz7805]

grocery in korea is getting out of hand, no wonder koreans fly to china to get cheap groceries. i live in the US, chicken legs are usually 1 dollar per pound, premium beef is 11-20 dollars a pound, fruits are way cheaper too, i bought a box of korean 3-pound dried persimmons from chinese grocery store for $14.

[@Iamp-itt]

Prices in Korea are really scary

[@lawolwrt2306]

Dude, it’s ok to say America.