Mapo fruit shop for Chuseok gifts near Gongdeok Station: Matam

Our family buys fruit really often. 🍇🍊 Especially because I always make sure my daughters have fruit every morning, it is one of those things I buy before we run out. I buy it at supermarkets often too, but when you pick it out yourself at a fruit shop, the condition and quality really do feel different.

Since I was in Gongdeok today, I stopped by Matam (마땀) to pick up some fruit too!

With Chuseok coming up, there was also a wide range of gift sets ready to go. There were lots of options at different price points, so I think it would be worth stopping by if you are looking for a fruit gift near Gongdeok Station too.

Fruit shopping while I was in Gongdeok

I know Gongdeok well, so whenever I am nearby, I tend to take care of a few errands at once. Today, we were almost out of fruit at home, so off to Matam! Since the kids eat it every day, I think I look especially carefully at the condition of the fruit.

When I walked in, the fruit was neatly displayed in refrigerators. Everything looked fresh and in good condition when I looked it over one by one.

It was well organized by variety too, so it was easy to take my time browsing and deciding what to buy.

How does kiosk ordering work?

At Matam, you place your order using the kiosk.

On your first visit, you might see all the fruit in the refrigerators and wonder, where are the prices? Haha. No worries! You can check every fruit price at the kiosk.

First, browse all the fruit you want, then check the price and order at the kiosk, so it is not difficult at all. That day, I chose mandarins and Kyoho grapes, which my daughters love. 🍊🍇

Whenever I stock fruit at home, the kids finish it so quickly before I even get to eat any. Hahaha. Still, they eat fruit better than cookies or other snacks, so as a mom, I keep buying it for them every time.

Chuseok fruit gift set options

And perhaps because Chuseok is getting close, the fruit gift selections really caught my eye. There was quite a varied guide to the sets at different price points, so it looked easy to choose one that fits your budget.

Holiday fruit gifts are one of the gifts I like too, since they are not overly dependent on the recipient’s taste and the whole family can share them. And with fruit especially, you want to see it yourself and order from somewhere with good condition, right? In that sense, it looked like a good place for anyone looking for a fruit gift near Gongdeok Station to check the actual fruit and choose according to their preferred price range. Having options from Chuseok gifts for parents or elders to simple, casual gifts is another plus!

Gift box and fruit basket wrapping

I had come to buy fruit for home today, so I only ordered mandarins and Kyoho grapes. But on my way out, I saw that they had prepared pretty samples of gift-box and basket wrapping too.

Oh, I thought this would be nice for a gift. Haha. What is inside matters for a fruit gift, but when you give it to someone in person, the packaging is quietly important too. Especially when you need to put a little more care into something like a holiday gift, a gift for parents, or a thank-you gift, a properly wrapped fruit box or basket like this definitely feels more like a present than an ordinary bag. Not only were the arrangements pretty, but I had seen the actual fruit condition myself, so I think I will remember Matam next time I need a fruit gift near Gongdeok Station. A fruit basket also seemed great for special occasions such as a housewarming, a hospital visit, or a gift for parents.

Fruit shopping complete with mandarins and Kyoho grapes

Today’s mission of fruit shopping for our house: complete! I am heading home with mandarins and Kyoho grapes. Haha.

Because it is fruit my children eat every day, the most important thing is buying fruit that is fresh and in good condition, even if it is nothing special. At Matam, the fruit was neatly displayed in refrigerators, making it easy to inspect the condition yourself, and checking prices and ordering at the kiosk was convenient too. Above all, with Chuseok approaching, the wide selection of gift sets stood out.

There are choices for different budgets, with pretty options from gift boxes to basket wrapping, so keep Matam in mind if you are looking for a fruit gift near Gongdeok Station. It was great for stopping in for fresh fruit to eat at home like I did, and also seemed like a nice place to prepare a fruit gift for a holiday or special occasion! Now I have our daughters’ breakfast fruit well stocked. 🍊🍇 Haha.