Taco Bell [revised]

One thing I used to find hilarious but no longer very funny, is the discussion of one of America's fast food joints that has regained its popularity most recently with the success of the movie, "The Blind Side."

Yes, Taco Bell.

So what's the big deal? Though McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Popeyes, and countless other fastfood eateries have been introduced to Korea, Koreans and those living in Korea have always had to "think inside the bun..."

There has only been one Taco Bell in Korea. One. This one Taco Bell has been sheltered and isolated to the majority of the Korean public only to be found inside the U.S. Military Base. Most Kyopos or those with military friends have had the "privilege" of being escorted into the base to enjoy Taco Bell, or up until recently, strawberry frappuccinos from Starbucks, but to the rest of us who don't desperately need a our fix of Taco Bell, it was sort of, "whatevers."

However! A public and quite large Taco Bell will be opening to the public soon. Located in Itaewon, nicely situated outside of the Itaewon subway station and somewhat across the street from the Hamilton Hotel, this apparently multi-story Taco Bell is scheduled to open its doors "soon." From my little understanding of architecture and construction, my guess would be that it opens its doors in mid-to-late May.
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So I have been told by a friend,  legend has it that Taco Bell was introduced to Korea's public in the 90's but perhaps too early for people to appreciate sour cream out of caulking guns.



Rumor has it Yeoksam could be getting one as well...

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I can't finish this post any other way: "Yo quiero Taco Bell."