When you’re feeling down, happy, or just need a pick-me-up, here’s a great way to add some joy to your day for less than $20: Go to an all-you-can-eat restaurant!

As a foodie, there’s nothing more joyful than being surrounded by a variety of delicious food and being able to eat to my heart’s content. And when the prices are affordable, it’s even more of a treat, right?

Korea is home to many amazing all-you-can-eat restaurants, and here is a list of the best ones near Camp Humphreys to try! Even if you don’t live in this area, don’t worry. You can easily find the chain restaurants on the list or similar types of local ones near you.

1. Musso (Beef BBQ)

In Korea, beef is pretty expensive compared to other cuts of meat, but Musso is a great chain restaurant serving fresh beef at an affordable price with unlimited refills. Feast on unlimited beef ribs, brisket, and tenderloin, in addition to shrimp and salad bar.

Price: 26,800 won (about $20)

Paengseong Branch

Address: Ant Building 1F, 74 Dongseochon-ro, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si,

Hours: 4-10 p.m. (Closed Sundays)

Phone: 0507-1324-2394

Parking: Available (Since the spots are limited, you may have to park on the street when it’s busy.)

Asan Techno Valley branch

Address: 108 Asanvalley-jungang-ro, Dunpo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

Hours: 12 p.m. - midnight (closed every first and third Monday of the month)

                   Break (except the weekends): 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 0507-1325-4792

Parking: Free parking is available at the back of the building.

2. Uri Dongne Daetongnyeong (Pork BBQ)

This restaurant is a great place to enjoy a variety of tasty pork dishes, including pork belly, neck, jowl, thin-cut pork belly, and grilled short rib patties. You can also try a variety of wraps, vegetables, and seasonings that go well with the pork. Please be sure to finish your food, as there is a charge of 4,000 won for leftovers.

Price: 16,800 won (about $12)

Address: 2nd floor, 1063 Pyeongnam-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do

Hours: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Phone: 031-652-2659

Parking: Free parking is available in an underground parking lot.

3. Myeong Ryun Jinsa Grilled Short Ribs

This well-known franchise restaurant offers all-you-can-eat mixed pork in galbi sauce. Along with the meat, you can also enjoy unlimited soft drinks, rice, and salad bar.

Paengseong Branch

Price: 19,900 won ($14)

Address: 91 Anjeongshopping-ro, Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si

Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Phone: 031-618-9910

4. Kkotmareum Shabu-shabu

Shabu-shabu is a hotpot dish where your cook your sliced meat and veggies in boiling broth. The dish is originally from Japan. At the restaurant, you can create your own style Shabu-shabu in the Korean way by choosing the broth flavor and adding meat, seafood, and various types of noodles, sauces, and other ingredients according to your preference. In addition, this restaurant offers a buffet where you can enjoy a variety of Korean, Italian, and American dishes, many kinds of sushi, and desserts.

Price

       Lunch/weekdays: 19,900 won (about $14)

       Dinner/weekdays: 24,900 won (about $18)

       Weekends: 26,900 won (about $19)

Address: Woosung Medipia, 941 Pyeongnam-ro, Pyeongtaek-si

Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Closed Tuesdays)

       Break (except the weekends): 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Parking: 2 hours free (Speak to the staff before leaving)

Phone: 0507-1446-5949

5. Ashley Queens

This is a franchise restaurant famous for its Western-style buffet, offering not only steak and pasta but also over 200 dishes from around the world, including Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese cuisine and more. Also, you can taste a variety of desserts such as waffles, chocolate fondue, cakes, and fruit. This place allows dining alone.

Pyeongtaek Branch

Price

       Lunch/weekdays: 19,900 won ($14)

       Dinner/weekdays: 25,900 won ($19)

       Weekends: 27,900 won ($20)

Address: 1F New Core Parking Tower, 50 Pyeongtaek 5-ro 114beon-gil, Pyeongtaek-si

Hours: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Parking: 3 hours free (Speak to the staff before leaving)

Phone: 0507-1403-3023

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