It used to be that Korea only imports mangoes from the Philippines. Now, they also import the fruit from Taiwan with the apple mango variety and the “nam dok mai” from Thailand.
In the photo above, a pack of two Thai mangoes cost almost 9,000 won while the Philippine mangoes is 6,000 won. Expensive, isn’t it? I have tried Taiwan mangoes once when my sister-in-law gave us a pack. I’m not really a fan of apple mangoes. I only got to eat one Thai mango last April, the other was left in the fridge and eventually ended up in the food waste bin. I guess it’s not just my type.
I buy mangoes only once or twice a month. However, last June I discovered Paris Baguette’s mango smoothie and it was delish. My husband saw my credit card bill last month when I asked him to help me with the quarterly taxes and he wondered what I had been buying from PB almost everyday! Their mango smoothie is 4,500 won per serving. I would pair it with their “coconut pastry” for 1,800 won and voila – a taste of the Philippines!
Last Friday, my husband came home with the best gift he could give me on my eighth year in Korea – mangoes! Love them more than the pricey French makeup he gave me last week ;p
He ordered the mangoes from the internet. Ten for him and ten for his co-worker. (He said they received 24 pieces and gave the four to their other co-workers). They paid 20,000 won each. So that’s 20 pieces for 40,000 won with free delivery.
The mangoes tasted like naturally ripened ones from the Philippines. My husband said they’re the best he’d ever had. He regrets that he never had mangoes in the Philippines; but he would always try them during his trips abroad.
That night, my husband finished five mangoes and I had three. Now, there’s nothing left in the fridge. But I’m planning to order them as presents for Chuseok. I want my Korean friends to try the best mango in Korea ;p
WOW! Oh my God!! I was too excited for this online store, i signed up immediately kkk. although, the website is mostly in Korean, anyway, I will ask my korean friend’s help. It is really a great gift for Chuseok.
Last week, my friend bought a pack of dried mangoes from Thailand, it is nothing compared to Philippine mangoes kkk
Thanks for this great info! 🙂
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wow~~ i think its cheaper… Here in Daejeon, there are 2 stores selling mangoes for 5000 won per piece….oh how i miss eating mangoes…especially indian mangoes….TT TT
Ms. Betchay, what site did your husband order it from??? thanks..^^
It’s http://www.ilovemango.co.kr – the site is in Korean though, but the mangoes are so yummy. I’m thinking of making mango cream cake for my housewarming party ;p
kelan housewarming party?kkkk syang wala ako
philippine store saan ba kita makikita heheh i miss philippnie food tlaga,,advice pls thanx
Natatakam na ako. Thanks te betch!I’ll order now
Btw ate, sweet ni hubby ha, parang mangga, tamis:)
your blogs are always so interesting
Hi I love Mangoes, so could you please let me know where to order it online? Thanks ^^
Ai
Paris Baguette now have mango smoothies?hahahaha…im getting so addicted with mango shake here in manila
Paris Baguette Cafe… i only noticed it when my doctor told me i shouldn’t drink coffee
hahahaha…..so mango smoothie as an alternative for lack of coffee?
nothing beats philippine mangoes…yummy! enjoy it ms betchay!
I may sound biased but yeah…
Ms. Betchay, can we bring in mangoes from the Philippines to Korea? I think they are srict because it has seeds which are needed to be tested.. Interesting article and wonderful too.
My favorite fruit…can’t live without mangoes..I guess Ill bring mangoes for my Korean friends.
Good luck… put them in your carry on.
thanks po will try. if all else fail, dried mango is the best alternative 😛
Hi Ms Betchay, nakakatakam naman yang pictures mo, na-miss ko tuloy ang manggo. tc
Hi! is it allowed to bring mangoes to korea? im going next week and i plan to bring some to my friends.
Wow. Mangoes are really expensive there. I love mangoes so I guess I’m lucky that mangoes in the Philippines are cheap.
we produce packed dried green mangoes from the philippines, best quality, we can export them to korea, please contact me for details..
Hi,
Ask ko lang po pano magpadala ng mango sa Korea from Manila? pabday gift ko sana sa friend ko.
At allowed po b syang ihand carry? hindi kaya sitahin ng custom? If ipaquarantine nmn mga magkano kaya magagastos?
Thanks po!!
Hi Angelo! Sabi ng friends ko na nakapagdala dito, kailangan daw tanggalin ang buto.
huh? seryoso???
i was there last week. pinayagan naman may dala akong 4 na manga. hand carry nasita lang ako sa custom sa pinas nung nakita pero mabait sya kaya pinayagan din ako… san kaya pwedeng magorder kung nd k nmn pupunta ng korea? may company kaya n pwedeng magdala? meron kasi dito for koreans pero ang mahal 2000 pesos for 5 kilos kasama na lahat sa kanila na din ang manga pero mahal pa din sya db?
It’s a good news for all of you that korea
government have also approved mangoes
from Pakistan. They have approved durrani associates
to send mangoes to korea after hot water processing
so from next year you all can enjoy king of all mangoes
Sindhri which is best mangoes in the world
because it have no fiber in it and it’s very delisious
kindly any body can help me that how much
mangoes korea import from the world and which super stores
are selling them?
Hi po ano pong number pwedng twagan para mkapagorder ng manga…salamat po
i guess u all have not tried indian mangoes india is not only the largest producer of mangoes but also the best (u r really unlucky if u havent tried it yet)
We are Cambodia Mango Association. We help find market to help farmers sell mango. Thank you.