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TECO
Joined: 20 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2011 2:21 am Post subject: |
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| I was looking at some old photos of Haebangchon today and when I saw a photo of Phillies wondered what ever happened to Dave - is he still in Seoul? It doesn't seem like he ever opened another restaurant, did he? The original sandwiches they made were pretty good, with generous portions. |
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brakattack
Joined: 08 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:53 am Post subject: |
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Bump. Still looking for a place to get a half decent cheesesteak in Seoul. I'm from the Philly area so I know what a good cheesesteak is. I heard Platters closed down a few weeks ago. Never went there but some people said they had cheesesteaks.
Any suggestions? |
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TellyRules986
Joined: 09 Nov 2009
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 1:29 am Post subject: |
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| brakattack wrote: |
Bump. Still looking for a place to get a half decent cheesesteak in Seoul. I'm from the Philly area so I know what a good cheesesteak is. I heard Platters closed down a few weeks ago. Never went there but some people said they had cheesesteaks.
Any suggestions? |
Well, I'm not from Philly but close enough -- I know that if it ain't from Philly then it ain't done right. I have never had a cheesesteak outside of the area that tasted right.
That said.... I extremely doubt that a cheesesteak will be "half-way decent" if it's in Korea. Especially if Koreans are making it (that goes with any foreign food, except for maybe McDonald's). So, I say either make your own or just eat any cheesesteak without having high expectations. |
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williamsabia
Joined: 30 May 2011
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 7:33 am Post subject: |
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| Everyone will tell you what a real cheesesteak is, the fact is, cheesesteaks vary in Philly from neighborhoods to suburbs to south philly whiz wits. A cheesesteak to me is any good chopped beef, soft roll and melted cheese. I plan on sampling food all over Seoul and maybe find something that meets that criteria. I worked at a cheesesteak restaurant and know how I like them, but it doesn't mean that's the "only" way it should be done. Philadelphians love their sandwich for its endless variety and then they find their favorite and argue with others about its greatness--the Philly way. |
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FMPJ
Joined: 03 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Well, it was pretty good when it opened in 97 (or was it 98?). Its just that I haven't eaten there since then and I was wondering if it is still ok. |
No, it's not. Different owners, and Canadians, at that. |
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chrisinkorea2011
Joined: 16 Jan 2011
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:55 pm Post subject: |
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| im from right outside philly and i dont really care about telling you what is the best cheesesteak or not, i just want a damn cheesesteak to eat! lol where is the best place for one? |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:40 pm Post subject: |
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Cheesesteak are good, but I prefer French Dip subs.
Dipping a sub packed with Roast Beef and Swiss/Provolone into a cup of Au Jus, and biting into the soaked bun is just heaven. |
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Steelrails
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
Location: Earth, Solar System
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:37 pm Post subject: |
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| pkang0202 wrote: |
Cheesesteak are good, but I prefer French Dip subs.
Dipping a sub packed with Roast Beef and Swiss/Provolone into a cup of Au Jus, and biting into the soaked bun is just heaven. |
Expel this blasphemer. |
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portajohnnp
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| anyone know a good philly cheesesteak place in korea? |
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portajohnnp
Joined: 12 Mar 2009
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:05 am Post subject: |
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| havent eaten one in years |
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definitely maybe
Joined: 16 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 1:07 am Post subject: |
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| Bibbitybop wrote: |
| If you want the best cheese steaks in Korea, go to Platters, a 1950s-style American diner in Hyehwa. It's on the other side of Mariner Park, exit 2, the side away from Daehangno. The owner lived in the US and is married to an American. There are 5 styles of cheese steak to choose from. And they have authentic milkshakes. |
Platters is good, but Marty's in Dongducheon blows Platters out of the water! It's just far. http://www.martys.co.kr/ |
For those of you really looking for a decent steak and cheese, I posted this awhile back on the same thread. I'm going to call it a steak and cheese sandwich because it isn't built like a proper Philly cheese steak. However, it is well made, the bread is solid, and it tastes better than anything else I've had in Korea, Platters included. They call it a Philly cheese steak though. The only problem is it's all the way up at Bosan Station on Line 1 in Dongducheon by camp Casey. |
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alljokingaside
Joined: 17 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:55 pm Post subject: |
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This thread has me missing the days when I ate meat religiously, opening wide and taking it in one, big, dripping mouthful.
Froth.
I've never been to Philly, so I might not know what a "real" Philly is, but there was this little shack in Chicago's NWside, open 24 hours to sate all sorts of hunger, the drive-through congested with only a handful of cars, an average wait time of 30 mouthwatering minutes, that had
a) a pound of the best fries I've tasted (to this day) this side of the [random location], and
b) a foot-long "Philly" cheesesteak.
The brusque attendant took the orders and, some X minutes later, I got handed a two-toned paper bag stuff with magic and a roll of napkins. As I opened the bag, the hot grease evaporate and you felt your pores clog up on the spot. I remember peeling the first layer of splotches of light paper bag, then the darker second, and finally, the translucent film of wax paper. A grilled roll on top and bottom, and inside, a glob of meat, cheese (I think white American), mushrooms, green peppers, and a film of shine. If you were smart, you'd pad your lap with napkins to soak the grease as it penetrated through the paper layers.
...actually, why do I miss this? |
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