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Parents, you can have your dinner and eat it too! Pyeongtaek has these cool restaurants with play areas so everyone can enjoy dinner time.
The Joy of Restaurants with Play Areas
If you’re anything like me, then dinner is a constant juggle between child care and self-care. One of the things I appreciate about Korea is that dinner time and playtime don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In Pyeongtaek and the surrounding areas, we have a surprising number of restaurants with play areas.
What to Expect from Restaurant Play Areas:
Many family-friendly restaurants in Korea offer indoor play areas to help keep children entertained while parents enjoy their meal. These play zones can range from small soft play sections with slides and ball pits to more elaborate setups with climbing structures, trampolines, or role-play spaces. Most are designed for toddlers through early elementary-aged children. Shoes are typically removed before entering, and some restaurants may require socks. While some play areas are visible from dining tables, others may be in separate rooms, so parental supervision is still recommended. Cleanliness and safety vary by location, so it’s a good idea to check reviews or photos before visiting.
Near Camp Humphresy and Osan Air Force Base
Families living near Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Force base enjoy visiting these different restaurants. You will dine together in the main area and when kids get restless they can go to the play area to release their energy. Some of the play areas are quite expansive while others are quite small. No matter the size, they offer an excellent way for parents to enjoy eating while their kids enjoy playing.
Korean Restaurants
Daru
031-651-5562
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Hangul Name
다루
Hangul Address
경기 안성시 공도읍 진건중길 108
bon92
031-611-9004
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 송탄고가길 101
Description
Gorgeous giant restaurant that features two main dishes: grilled galbi and spicy baby octopus. Very clean and delicious. Excellent for families or those having a date night.
Dodam Dodam Butchers Restaurant
050714951148
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Hangul Name
도담도담 정육식당
Hangul Address
충남 아산시 온천대로 1682 2, 3층
The Yellow Bus BBQ - Kimgojip
031-611-3232
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Hangul Name
김고집숯불갈비
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 고덕면 궁2길 37-1
Description
Delicious Korean BBQ and sides with a play space for the kids to play. There are two levels for seating, with a small area downstairs next to the kids play area and several private rooms upstairs. Floor seating only.
Vietnamese Shabu Shabu Restaurants
Chaesundang Songtan Branch
031-666-2010
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Hangul Name
채선당 송탄점
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 경기대로 1409 3층
Description
Korea restaurant with kids play area
American Restaurants
Main Street Cafe
031-684-2223
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Hangul Name
메인스트리트
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 포승읍 만호리 697-17
Description
Huge space, tons of photo ops, kids play area, 4 floors, very detailed and unique
North American BBQ Restaurants
La Salud
0507-1474-8686
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Hangul Name
라살루드험프리스
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 팽성읍 안정순환로 161
Description
A spacious family-friendly western-style restaurant that focuses on classics such as pulled pork sandwiches, burgers, fish & chips, etc. Also a nice selection of beers.
Sushi Buffet
Italian Restaurants
Rara Cost (Pyeongtaek City Hall)
031-653-3230
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 합정동 966-1
Description
Incredibly affordable and popular chain Korean-style western restaurant where you refillable sodas are free with your meal. They also have an excellent play area. This is the perfect place for families to enjoy a night out. Located near Lotte Mart and the Arts Center South Pyeongtaek.
Thai Restaurants
Mekong Thai Sosabeol
031-618-2336
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Hangul Name
메콩타이 평택소사벌점
Hangul Address
경기 평택시 비전2로 216 로얄 프라자 3층 301~303
Description
This popular chain restaurant is a great place to let the kids play while you enjoy some pho, pad thai, summer rolls or various other Thai or Vietnamese noodle and rice dishes. Parking is available under the building and Mekong Thai is on the 3rd floor.
How to Source Additional Information About Restaurants with Play Areas
If you have questions about things like business hours, you can use the free foreigner support app/phone number 1330.
Basic Search Terms for Naver
Trust me, you want to go search for more locations using the following Hangul search terms:
- 놀이방 식당 (noribang sikdang) – Restaurant with a playroom
- 키즈존 식당 (kijeujon sikdang) – Restaurant with a kids zone
- 실내놀이터 식당 (sillae noriteo sikdang) – Indoor playground restaurant
- 아이랑 식당 (airang sikdang) – Restaurant for dining with kids
- 아기 식당 (agi sikdang) – Baby-friendly restaurant
Join the Pyeongtaek Food & Fun Facebook Group
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(Updated August 2023)
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