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SiZ.FaNtAsY
Korea (South)1497 Posts
It's been a month now and I'm slowly starting to lose my appetite and my mind due to my ineptness of finding decent American food. I tried googling and searching but haven't had great luck yet. KFC, Kraze Buger, Lotteria, Mr. Pizza, etc have all been very disappointing T_T The only place I have yet to go is Vatos Urban Tacos in Itaewon, and that's it. People who are in South Korea right now please recommend me some food places! Much thanks!   | ||
GTR
51507 Posts
Also might just be personal preferences, but I love Popeyes in Korea (they don't have it in Australia). The fries are just amazing. | ||
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Chaggi
Korea (South)1936 Posts
http://seoulfoodyy.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/shy-bana-soul-foodamerican-diner/ | ||
Seeker
Where dat snitch at?37049 Posts
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don_kyuhote
3006 Posts
Those tuna kimbabs....  | ||
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ShloobeR
Korea (South)3819 Posts
If you want hamburgers : Yaletown in Sinchon or Smokey Salloon (various branches) are good bets. If you want pizza : you can just try a papa johns rather than Pizza hut/Mr.Pizza etc (which are catered to very korean tastes) I know a whole bunch of good places to eat but give me some information :p Choi's Tacos in Shinchon is one of my favourite mexican places, and Crow's nest in Itaewon do pretty good pizzas (and pretty big too) If you're more interested in the korean food side of things I can help you out there | ||
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Scarecrow
Korea (South)9172 Posts
On February 03 2013 20:46 Seeker wrote: You can never go wrong with McDonald's and Burger King. Lotteria's better than those two and even then it's bad. The Canadians I work with like to go to Quiznos pretty regularly. I've had good american burgers in hongdae, itaewon and at yaletown in sinchon. Hard to find good non-korean/pseudo italian pizzas, best best is to search around Itaewon. Indian and Japanese are probably the best non-korean foods you can get easily in Korea outside of Itaewon. The Italian is generally pretty shit and the standard Chinese doesn't even remotely resemble Chinese food, basically jajangmyun and fried pork drowned in sauce. | ||
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Chaggi
Korea (South)1936 Posts
On February 03 2013 21:17 Scarecrow wrote: Lotteria's better than those two and even then it's bad. The Canadians I work with like to go to Quiznos pretty regularly. I've had good american burgers in hongdae, itaewon and at yaletown in sinchon. Hard to find good non-korean/pseudo italian pizzas, best best is to search around Itaewon. Indian and Japanese are probably the best non-korean foods you can get easily in Korea outside of Itaewon. The Italian is generally pretty shit and the standard Chinese doesn't even remotely resemble Chinese food, basically jajangmyun and fried pork drowned in sauce. man I don't know about that, Lotteria is pretty shitty, but I think Burger King/McDonalds is better. There's some decent Subways, more expensive for less food. | ||
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Scarecrow
Korea (South)9172 Posts
On February 03 2013 21:27 Chaggi wrote: man I don't know about that, Lotteria is pretty shitty, but I think Burger King/McDonalds is better. There's some decent Subways, more expensive for less food. It's just a preference, they're all pretty much on the same level of shittiness. | ||
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SiZ.FaNtAsY
Korea (South)1497 Posts
I mean Korean food is great, but it's not something i can handle daily after living in the states for 15+ years. GTR - WIll try Yaletown!! Thanks!!! I haven't had popeyes yet, but was disappointed with KFC so hope it's better! Chaggi - That actually sounds so great! Been dying for some cornbread.... Seeker - Thanks but no thanks Already tried it and >.<.... Idk but the burger meat here is worse than the burger meat back in the US... even if that's possible. don_kyuhote - Nice name xDDD Looking specifically for american food suggesitons but thanks! ShloobeR - Pretty much anything really! Been really craving for some good burgers and mexican food specifically, but I"m sure after I satisfy those cravings, it'll be pizzas and some good sandwiches. Would you say Choi's is better than Vatos? Also what would you recommend from Choi's? Also I'd love more suggestions! Really appreciate it!! Scarecrow - I saw a quiznos near yeondae university but was in a cab and couldn't stop by it >.<... Also I kind of solved my italian cravings with Mad for Garlic hahahahahha. It's definitely not italian but their pasta aren't half bad! Also I realized jajangmyun is something that's so great when you're eating it but you regret after... | ||
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Proseat
Germany5113 Posts
On May 25 2012 08:56 Proseat wrote: Dario, if after a coupla months of kimchi you do get a craving for German-style food and/or German beer (or you want to show it to your fellow teammates), there is a small place called "Uncle Cho" (엉켈초) near subway station Yeongdeungpo-gu Office (영등포구청역, Exit 4, in side street 당산로32길, only four stops from GOM studio *wink*) that we found by accident while walking around. It's got a German flag on the front, you can order dark Köstritzer and other German and international beer brands there, and they have among other things a surprisingly delicious sausage meal (for 1 or 2 people): Various kinds of bratwurst- / weisswurst-style sausages chopped into pieces come piled up on a black iron pan with creamy mashed potatos on top under a metal lid. When served, the waitress takes off the lid, pours the slightly spicy, sizzling hot brown gravy on top of it and puts the lid back on to let it steam out and settle, after which it can be eaten with a fork or chopsticks. Really good. + Show Spoiler [took a picture of it] + ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/BaYNv.jpg) | ||
lilsusie
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SiZ.FaNtAsY
Korea (South)1497 Posts
lilsusie - Yay you're the first person I hoped that would reply in this thread!!! (Of course thanks to everyone else but I feel lilsusie would know so much xD) I saw Taco bell in D-Cube right after I had lunch at the food court and was so saddened! Will try Dos Tacos too!!!! Thanks so much! Now only if Rekrul would see this thread.... | ||
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SiZ.FaNtAsY
Korea (South)1497 Posts
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Proseat
Germany5113 Posts
On February 03 2013 22:25 SiZ.FaNtAsY wrote: Proseat - I wish I can go to those places, but I don't have any friends here and the age difference between my cousins and I are too big >.< Can't go to those places alone T_T Hm, how old are you? Legal drinking age in Korea is 19 (Korean age, add 1-2 years to your own). Then again you don't have to order alcohol there. If you just want to eat there, I should think it is no problem? | ||
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SiZ.FaNtAsY
Korea (South)1497 Posts
On February 03 2013 22:32 Proseat wrote: Hm, how old are you? Legal drinking age in Korea is 19 (Korean age, add 1-2 years). Then again you don't have to order alcohol there. If you just want to eat there, I should think it is no problem? I'm 22, I mean it seems like pubs and those kinds of places in korea, almost no one goes alone. Maybe I should just man up and go alone. | ||
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Proseat
Germany5113 Posts
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FuRong
New Zealand3089 Posts
On February 03 2013 20:42 Chaggi wrote: I'm a big fan of Shy Bana, they haven't gotten much attention but it's basically American soul food, and they make a wicked Mac & Cheese. The original one is in the French area of Seoul but this one is easier to find. Very very good, but a bit pricy. http://seoulfoodyy.wordpress.com/2012/06/30/shy-bana-soul-foodamerican-diner/ There's a French area in Seoul? I learn something new every day. | ||
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Skilledblob
Germany3392 Posts
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Waxangel
United States33502 Posts
 if you like Papa Johns though, I dunno why you can't just go to Pizza Hut? The weirdly sweet sauce of Papa Johns is the only thing I really find particularly notable about it in the states... Also, Outback/TGIF/Whatever for baby back ribs On February 03 2013 23:14 Skilledblob wrote: cant understand how someone can miss that kind of fastfood go eat more kebab | ||
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evilfatsh1t
Australia8778 Posts
once semester starts just join a dongari (the best one for you is probably the one for exchange students) its only a month till semester starts again, so suck it up for a month and once you make friends they can take you around good places around school or around popular locations. at least thats how it works for the foreigners in my school...usually and dw. even koreans crave western food sometimes, so some people (usually the girls) will know good western eateries as well. out of curiousity, which school are you studying at? | ||
CaucasianAsian
Korea (South)11586 Posts
Comfort Zone is really good for brunch / breakfast (their breakfast is perfect if you're craving american style breakfast) It's normally a bar at night, but server amazing eggs benedict. It's about a 5-10 minute walk off the Hyehwa station. Also, the website: www.seouleats.com is wonderful for finding something that can cure that craving (albeit expect to pay a little more than you would in America) Where are you studying? | ||
Chexx
Korea (South)11232 Posts
Burger stores in Korea: Popeyes ist the best. BK sucks, lotte sucks and Mc Donalds is okay. I can recommend Subway. The subs taste the same like in germany. | ||
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pebble444
Italy2500 Posts
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Wolf
Korea (South)3290 Posts
Yaletown is quite good for burgers. Kebab places are everywhere, especially in Hongdae. Mexican food that's actually good is harder to find. I dream about it every night. Japanese food is everywhere in Seoul as well. I recommend trying an 'authentic-looking' ramen place. They are pretty good. As mentioned as well earlier, Itaewon is great for foreign food. Never forget, you'll basically never go wrong searching for Korean foods you haven't tried before. | ||
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Chaggi
Korea (South)1936 Posts
On February 04 2013 01:24 CaucasianAsian wrote: Burger Mine (I find the burgers similar to Fuddruckers in USA) $15 for all you can eat. Not bad, as you can choose any toppings you want. Comfort Zone is really good for brunch / breakfast (their breakfast is perfect if you're craving american style breakfast) It's normally a bar at night, but server amazing eggs benedict. It's about a 5-10 minute walk off the Hyehwa station. Also, the website: www.seouleats.com is wonderful for finding something that can cure that craving (albeit expect to pay a little more than you would in America) Where are you studying? wait so it's actually all you can eat burgers @ Burger Mine? | ||
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Skilledblob
Germany3392 Posts
sup burger boy?  | ||
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Poo
Canada536 Posts
On February 03 2013 20:26 GTR wrote: Yaletown in Sinchon. Also might just be personal preferences, but I love Popeyes in Korea (they don't have it in Australia). The fries are just amazing. I wish Canada had popeyes.. So good.. *drool* | ||
JBright
Vancouver14381 Posts
On February 04 2013 09:10 Stealthypoo wrote: I wish Canada had popeyes.. So good.. *drool* I've seen a few in Toronto. Not sure about the other cities in Canada though. | ||
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CaucasianAsian
Korea (South)11586 Posts
On February 04 2013 07:40 Chaggi wrote: wait so it's actually all you can eat burgers @ Burger Mine? 15,000 for unlimited burgers, fries, and soda | ||
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ktimekiller
United States690 Posts
Eat traditional Korean shit bro | ||
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ggggbabybabybaby
Canada304 Posts
On February 04 2013 00:06 Waxangel wrote: beef (esp good beef) is just too expensive in Korea if you like Papa Johns though, I dunno why you can't just go to Pizza Hut? The weirdly sweet sauce of Papa Johns is the only thing I really find particularly notable about it in the states... I can vouch for Pizza Hut. The pepperoni pizza is not all that different from stuff back home. The pizza hut near 숙명여자대학교" (sookmyung university) station on line 4 (light blue) is a pretty good. Or at least was back in 2010. | ||
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Chexx
Korea (South)11232 Posts
On February 04 2013 12:04 CaucasianAsian wrote: 15,000 for unlimited burgers, fries, and soda that is correct but only from DIY BURGER BAR Operation Hours Weekday(Mon~Tue) Dinner 6:00pm – 10:00pm Weekend(Wed~Sun) Lunch 12:30pm - 02:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm – 7:30pm | ||
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Chaggi
Korea (South)1936 Posts
On February 04 2013 13:20 ktimekiller wrote: Why are you eating American food in Korea..... Eat traditional Korean shit bro man, after being here and eating kimchi jigae, samgyupsal, and kimbap, etc everyday for like 2 years, sometimes you just want a nice juicy burger or a proper burrito | ||
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TylerThaCreator
United States906 Posts
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Tobberoth
Sweden6375 Posts
I think it's a bit weird, there's a billion times more american brands etc in korea than in Sweden, so I would think it would be so easy for an american living in Korea... I guess it's not. | ||
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CaucasianAsian
Korea (South)11586 Posts
On February 05 2013 01:32 TylerThaCreator wrote: yeah, sometimes you just want that same familiar style of food when its been months since the last time. i'd personally recommend quiznos as well if youre in the mood for a sub, not sure why its getting a lot of hate. The Quiznos that was in Itaewon on the corner near Taco Bell closed down, are there any other ones? | ||
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