Cuisine

Burgers (햄버거 전문점)

District

Pyeongtaek (평택시) , Gyeonggi

Address

Gyeonggi-do Pyeongtaek-si Sinjang2-dong Syoping-ro 3-1

Quick read

Why go

Miss Jin Hamburger has occupied the same spot across from the main gate of the US military base in Pyeongtaek's Songtan district since 1985, making it one of the longest-running...

Best for

Local dining shortlist

Visit tip

Expect possible waits during weekends or peak meal times.

Map

Google Maps Naver Map Kakao Map

Check hours and routes before you go.

Miss Jin Hamburger has occupied the same spot across from the main gate of the US military base in Pyeongtaek's Songtan district since 1985, making it one of the longest-running handmade burger shops in the area. Surrounded by English-language signage characteristic of a Korean base town, the restaurant has a modest, neighborhood-snack-bar appearance where two women grill each patty by hand. The classic burger stacks a thick patty with egg, shredded cabbage, and house mayonnaise sauce into a combination that is rough around the edges but loaded with nostalgic charm, the kind of taste that recalls Korean school-side snack shops from decades past. The portions are substantial enough that a single burger carries you through the day, and prices sit around the 5,000-won mark, keeping it firmly affordable. The steak cheese burger and bulgogi cheese burger are the headliners, but the Special B is the order that locals gravitate toward most consistently. Hot dogs and fries round out the menu, and pairing everything with Dr Pepper completes the American-base-town vibe. The shop is small and not meticulously organized, supply boxes stack against one wall, and takeout comes in paper boxes that can leak grease, so carrying by hand rather than placing in a bag is advisable. Service can feel curt or brusque during busy stretches, reflecting a kitchen under constant pressure, and some visitors note room for improvement in cleanliness. Despite these rough edges, nearly four decades of history, honest pricing, and an irreplaceable old-school burger character keep a steady stream of regulars coming back. Parking is available at the nearby Sinjang Shopping Mall public lot number three, about a five-minute walk from the restaurant.