USO Canteen (Yong San)

Getting there: Sam Gak Ji Station, exit 13. Walk 5 minutes and an American army station will be on your left. Walk through the gate and it'll be in the building on your right.

Platters (Dae Hang Ro)

Their classic burger never disappoints and they also have a selection of cheesesteak sandwiches but being from Philly, I stay away from any and all such imitations! We heard that the owner of this establishment has taken meticulous measures to make everything in the restaurant authentic - from the American signs on the wall to the 50s diner style booths (similar to those seen in Back to the Future) to the ingredients of the burgers - Platters is my favorite place to hit for a tasty American burger! Their chili cheese fries are also very yummy as they use real chili (not salsa like most places in Korea)! Since it's not very busy whenever I go with friends, I'm afraid the owner is not turning much of a profit and it may close down one day (as do many short-lived restaurants in this city). But I hope my review has inspired you to pay a visit and if you like, visit frequently and let's keep Platters open for many years to come!

Getting there: Hae Hwa Station, exit 3, make a left down the alley. Walk 2 minutes and it'll be on your right hand side (Family Mart is at left).

Sortino's (Itaewon)

Getting there: Itaewon, exit 3. Walk 5 minutes, you'll see a gas station, keep walking and it'll be on your right (2nd floor but the entrance will have a sign saying Sortino's on the street level).