The cheesesteaks at World Philly Cheesesteaks in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, merge Asian influence with an American staple. (Luis Garcia/Stars and Stripes)
A mom-and-pop restaurant near Pyeongtaek, South Korea, presents the classic Philly cheesesteak with a tasty Asian twist.
Just five minutes from the walk-in gate at Osan Air Base, World Philly Cheesesteaks offers the classic American sub alongside with its own fusion of meats that include teriyaki and beef bulgogi.
The menu does not stop there. Step inside the restaurant and you’ll realize an expansive variety of foods ranging from classic french fries, fried dumplings and buffalo wings to homemade cookies and soju slushies.
The seating area at World Philly Cheesesteaks in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, is homey and comfortable. (Luis Garcia/Stars and Stripes)
World Philly Cheesesteaks in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, serves more than meat and cheese on a roll. (Luis Garcia/Stars and Stripes)
World Philly Cheesesteaks’ rendition of their eponymous attraction goes for 11,000 won, or about $8, and is prepared with finely chopped beef and cheese topped with onions, bell pepper, jalapenos and mayonnaise. You can add extras in the form of bacon, extra meat and shrimp for 3,000 won, or about $2, and cheese for 1,000 won, or about 75 cents.
Even far from its origin, this cheesteak delivered a mouthwatering experience that left me longing for more.
To accompany the cheesesteak, I ordered Cajun cheese fries that go for 9,000 won. The fries themselves were pretty good but were elevated by the parmesan and yellow cheeses.
Besides subs, fries and other popular American sides, this place doubles as a coffee spot offering the typical selection such as café latte, caramel macchiato and cappuccino.
Another option if you are not in the mood for subs and have a sweet tooth are acai bowls and homemade cookies.
The restaurant also offers some alcoholic beverages such as popular international beers and the local soju.
Although unassuming on the outside, each glance at this mom-and-pop restaurant reveals more, so be it for their amazing Philly subs, or their coffee and homemade cookies, it will have something to cure your hunger.
World Philly Cheesesteaks
Location: 316-15 Sinjang-dong Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Hours: Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays; 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; closed Mondays.
Prices: Subs start at $9; sides range from $4 to $9.
Dress: Casual
Directions: Five minutes from walk-in gate at Osan Air Base.
Information: Phone: 010-3788-0284
