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Kimchi Jjigae Restaurants in Pyeongtaek

Are you looking for the best kimchi jjigae 김치찌개 restaurants in the Pyeongtaek area? Then, here are ten spots where you can find this delicious kimchi stew. If you already know where Pyeongtaek is, and about kimchi jjigae, jump straight to the Kimichijjigae restaurant list.

Where is Pyeongtaek?

Feel free to skip the next section if you live in Pyeongtaek or know about the area.

Pyeongtaek-si is outlined in blue.

Pyeongtaek-si is located in the southern portion of the Gyeonggi-do province. This large city includes both US military installations, Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base.

The kimchi jjigae restaurant recommendations provided exist within the city of Pyeongtaek.

Therefore, In this blog post, South of Seoul provides addresses and phone numbers. However, we recommend using this information in either Naver Maps or Kakao Maps for the best results. As a result, such apps help you figure out how far each restaurant might be from you.

What is Kimchi Jjigae 김치찌개?

Kimchi jjigae 김치찌개 is a fabulous spicy, tangy, flavorful stew whose main ingredient is kimchi. Hence, it is no surprise that this dish is one of the popular stews in Korean cuisine. The flavors developed in this stew depend on the kimchi and gochujang used.

When using old or aged kimchi, the flavor profile of this dish becomes more tangy and enriched. If you are looking for aged kimchi, you can always check your local market and ask for mukeunji 묵은지, meaning old kimchi. If you are unable to find aged kimchi or want to make it sooner, you may also add a little bit of vinegar to it to make it slightly sourer. Also, if your kimchi is too sour, try adding a little bit of sugar to remove some acidity.

Gochujang 고추장 is a fermented chili pepper paste that gives dishes that spicy kick. Since kimchi jjigae is a spicy dish, it often has a good deal of gochujang added to it when eating out at a restaurant. When cooking at home, you can adjust gochujang levels to keep the spice at a tolerable level for you and your family.

In addition, there are a few different types of meat that can be used in kimchi jjigae that may alter the flavor a bit. The most common meats used in kimchi jjigae are pork, beef, or tuna.

Kimchi Jjigae Restaurants in Pyeongtaek

Baekchae Kimchijjigae

Baekchae Kimchijjigae5

031-668-2391

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Hangul Name:

백채김치찌개 송탄쇼핑로점

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 쇼핑로 39-1

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Mihwa Restaurant

Mihwa Restaurant0

0507-1358-9634

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Hangul Name:

미화식당 어연점

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 청북읍 청원로 382-1

Description:

A small, simple and delicious Kimchijjigae restaurant. Nothing fancy, only tasty.

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Uleoma Tongdwaejji

Uleoma Tongdwaejji0

031-373-1102

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Hangul Name:

울엄마통돼지

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 진위면 엘지로 117

Description:

Very nice kimchijjigae, grilled duck, samgyupsal, and bulgogi.

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Grandmas Tofu

Grandmas Tofu5

031-692-0939

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Hangul Name:

할머니순두부

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 자유로3번길 26

Description:

This is Korean home cooking at its finest. Some of our volunteers have been going here for nearly a decade. Amazing sundubujjigae and kimchi jjigae. Very affordable and close to AK Plaza. The side dishes here are very simple and well done. Nothing over done. Very classic.

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Traditional Pork And Kimchi Stew

Traditional Pork And Kimchi Stew0

031-683-4751

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Hangul Name:

옛날김치돼지찌개청북점

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 청북읍 서해로 2005-18

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Kimbab CheongGug

Kimbab CheongGug0

031-666-3351

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Hangul Name:

김밥천국송탄역점

Hangul Address:

주소 경기 평택시 탄현로 251-8

Description:

A popular Korean diner chain serving classic Korean dishes at affordable prices. Think a Korean Denny's. Perfect for those on a budget or eating alone.

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Sunny Korean BBQ And Buffet

Sunny Korean BBQ And Buffet 5

031-667-0004

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Hangul Name:

돈가우가

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 신장1로17번길 89

Description:

Korean all you can eat buffet. Menu will change regularly. Food is freshly cooked and flavorful. Good selection of options.

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Bulgogi House (Osan Style)

Bulgogi House (Osan Style)3.5

031-663-0505

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Hangul Address:

대한민국 경기 평택시 쇼핑로 36-3

Description:

Korean BBQ restaurant near Osan Air Base.

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Mihwa Restaurant Songtan

Mihwa Restaurant Songtan0

031-666-1883

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Hangul Name:

미화식당 송탄점

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 송탄로 268

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Nolboo Hangari Galbi

Nolboo Hangari Galbi4.2

0507-1471-3738

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Hangul Name:

평택신장항아리갈비점

Hangul Address:

경기 평택시 쇼핑로 18

Description:

This is hands down one of the best meat restaurant near base. They order quality meat and hold the restaurant to superior standards. Its a must try.

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KimchiRednecks Kimchi Jjigae Videos

Kimchi jjigae is the first Korean dish I made at home. The flavors of sour kimchi and spicy gochujang make this a Korean comfort food. So, if you are craving a dish to help warm you up and fill your belly, this is the dish!

Because we make this most often at home, we currently do not have any restaurant reviews of the above restaurants. Hence, we need to get out and check out some of the amazing locations.

However, if you check out our YouTube channel, you can find other restaurant reviews, cooking videos, and much more. Also, we update content regularly and enjoy sharing our love of Korea and its culture.

How to Source Additional Information About These Locations

Whenever you have questions about things like business hours, you can use the free foreigner support app/phone number 1330. In addition, this is really helpful especially around holidays to make sure if a business will be open when you want to visit. With this app, you can prevent a wasted trip to a location when they are enjoying their regular day off or a holiday.

A Year to Learn Korean Cooking Series

Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. Time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so that when you leave South Korea you have a slew of new dishes you feel comfortable making anywhere.

Be sure to follow the series so you can add some delicious Korean dishes to your weekly meal plans!

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Join the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook Group

You are also welcome to join our Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook Group. The South of Seoul moderated community of active and friendly Pyeongtaek international residents makes moving to Pyeongtaek easier. With so many different voices and opinions, it is always refreshing to see everyone’s adventures in our local community. In addition, all of the posts shared introduce our community to new places and old places that can feel new all over again.

While this list of kimchi jjigae restaurants in Pyeongtaek is not comprehensive of the entire area, we may have missed your favorite spot. Therefore, make sure to share with the community and share your favorite spots with us!

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