Have you been looking for the best pasta near Osan Air Force Base? Then, here are the five spots that international residents often vote for in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun poll from this area each year.
Where is Osan Air Base?
Feel free to skip this section if you live in the Osan Air Base area or know about the area.
Osan Air Base is a US Air Force Base located in Singjang-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The area may also be called Songtan by both international residents and many Koreans who work with international residents. However, when people reference Songtan they may also be referencing Seojeong-dong, Jisan-dong, or parts of Godeok as well. Clarifying locations with exact addresses becomes important when sharing information for locations in this area.
What to Expect From Pasta Restaurants in Korea
Many countries put their own spin on international cuisines, so remember that your expectations of a dish could vary due to a Korean spin or fusion of flavors. Therefore, it is always best to try and keep an open mind when trying new places.
Garlic bread in Korea tends to be more sweet and may even have sugar on it. It took a bit to wrap my brain around the concept. However, when we first tried this we discovered that the idea of it was more off-putting than the taste. It is rather good, but definitely different from what we have experienced in the US. In addition, some red sauces might have gochugaru (spicy red pepper powder) added which provides an extra kick. So, if your pasta sauce or even pizza sauce has an extra kick, it might just be the Korean red pepper.
Best Pasta Near Osan Air Base
Keep in mind that these spots are the ones most commonly recommended by international residents who participate in the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun group. Therefore, this is not a scientifically sound survey based on empirical evidence. Above all, try each of these pasta spots near Osan Air Base and let us know your favorites.
Pasta Vino
031-666-1617
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One of the oldest Italian restaurants in the area. They have hearty and cheese drenched dishes.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 중앙시장로9번길 21
Sasquatch Kitchen
070-8181-2586
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This is a curious little restaurant that serves European inspired dishes with US and Korean influences. It has a lovely atmosphere and a reasonable personal-pan version of Chicago pizza.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 중앙시장로 1-1
BRIX Pizza And Coffee
031-656-6564
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The original Brix located near Osan AF Base. Pasta, coffee, Italian style pizza, calzone, and more.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 안정순환로120번길 8
Grape Vine Italian Restaurant
031-662-0071
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This very cute little restaurant is close to Osan AF Base main gate but hidden away in an alley behind Star Kebab. They serve many classic Korean-Italian style dishes. Be careful or you will miss it, its also hidden away on the second floor so you can easily walk right past.
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 신장로 47-3
Heavenly Bread
031-665-5956
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 중앙시장로9번길 17
KimchiRednecks Reviews a Local Pasta Restaurant
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Final Notes from KimchiRednecks
In conclusion, there is not a shortage of pasta options in the area for you to try. If you want to carb up on spaghetti, lasagna or other pasta, you just have to decide where to try. Many of the pasta locations also have pizza available, so if you or your significant other would prefer to have pizza while the other enjoys pasta, you are set. However, each of the locations above have their own take on Italian pasta and we enjoy getting to try the different options at each of them.
Location Clarification for this List
While some of the pasta recommendations provided exist within walking distance of Osan Air Base Main Gate, other locations may require a car. In this blog post, South of Seoul provides its address and phone numbers. However, use this information in either Naver Maps or Kakao Maps for the best results. Such apps help you figure out how far each restaurant might be from you.
How to Source Additional Information about Locations
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