Texas Roadhouse Seoul Opening Fact-Check: Location, Timeline, and Menu Changes
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Q1: Is the Texas Roadhouse Jamsil opening officially confirmed by Hyundai?
A1: Hyundai Green Food has confirmed active site scouting and lease evaluations in southeastern Seoul transit corridors, with Jamsil as a prime candidate. However, an ironclad public opening date has not been finalized, making social media claims of a launch this month inaccurate.
Q2: Will the Seoul location offer unlimited free bread rolls and cinnamon butter?
A2: Yes. The complimentary fresh-baked yeast rolls and honey cinnamon butter operate under strict brand mandate. Refills remain completely free and unlimited for dine-in guests across all South Korean outlets.
Q3: How much does a standard steak dinner cost at Texas Roadhouse in South Korea?
A3: A 10-ounce USDA Choice Sirloin paired with two made-from-scratch sides averages roughly ₩32,000 to ₩34,000 ($23, $25), positioning it well below high-end Gangnam boutique steakhouses while delivering significantly larger portion weights than local casual competitors.
Q4: Why can't customers throw peanut shells on the floor like in the US?
A4: South Korean municipal sanitation standards and commercial mall leasing contracts prohibit littering shells on dining floors due to indoor slip hazards, allergen containment, and commercial pest control compliance.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
