Do you know what I was most worried about before coming to Fort Myers? It was, "Where can I buy gochujang?"

It's not like there's an H Mart right around the corner like in LA, and there aren't Korean supermarkets in every neighborhood.

But as I lived here, I found out there are ways to get it. Hold on! Let me tell you how to find Korean ingredients in Fort Myers.

There are a few places in the Fort Myers area where you can find Asian ingredients. The first place you might come across is an Asian market.

There are small Asian grocery stores in the Fort Myers and Cape Coral areas, many of which are run by Chinese or Vietnamese owners, but they also stock some Korean ingredients. Basic ingredients like doenjang, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, tteokbokki rice cakes, ramen, and seaweed can often be found at these Asian markets.

Since the exact stock varies by store, it's a good idea to call ahead or check in person before visiting.

If you're looking for a wider selection in Fort Myers, you might consider visiting an H Mart in Tampa or Orlando.

In Tampa, Korean supermarkets are better stocked, and there are Korean residents who go there every couple of months to shop while enjoying the drive.

It's about a 2-hour drive from Fort Myers to Tampa. Another option is to order Korean ingredients online through platforms like Amazon or Weee!.

Weee! is an online market specializing in Asian ingredients, and they may offer delivery to the Fort Myers area.

Prices may be higher than buying in-store, but considering the time and cost of driving to Tampa, online ordering can sometimes be more economical.

You can also find some Korean or Asian products at regular American grocery stores like Walmart, Publix, and Whole Foods.

Popular ramen varieties like Shin Ramyeon and Buldak Bokkeummyeon are sold at Walmart, and you can find tofu, edamame, and miso paste at Whole Foods or Sprouts.

Finding Korean ingredients in Fort Myers can seem daunting at first, but once you learn the methods, it can be surprisingly manageable.

Asking the local Korean community is also a quick shortcut.