# Pho and mozzarella cheese katsu 1-person set near Chungbuk Nat'l Univ - By Naru (https://superchart.com/en/@after-dusk/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This visit was hosted as a paid sponsorship by the business, and the original writer states this is an honest review. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@after-dusk/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@after-dusk/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/index.md) ## In short Myeonsikdang Chungbuk National University Branch is a Japanese-style noodle restaurant in Cheongju serving pho, ramen, and pork cutlet in 1-person set menus. The writer ordered the shabu pho with fire-flavor mini buta-don for ₩12,700 and the mozzarella cheese katsu with mini cold soba for ₩14,900, getting freshly cooked pho and a thick, stretchy cheese katsu with portions large enough for two people to skip dinner. A solid pick for anyone looking for good value in the low ₩10,000s near campus. ## Good to know - **Location**: 48 1-sunhwanno 674beon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, 1F Myeonsikdang - **Hours**: 10:30 - 20:20 (daily) - **Break time**: 16:00 - 17:00 - **Restroom**: Shared building restroom, separated by gender, code required - **Parking**: Open lot right in front of the store (usually plenty of room on weekends) - **Ordered**: Shabu pho + fire-flavor mini buta-don ₩12,700 / Mozzarella cheese katsu + mini cold soba ₩14,900 - **Seating**: 2-top, 4-top, and bar seats in a long, narrow interior - **Ordering**: Mini kiosk at every table, pay at your seat *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* I had some errands near Chungbuk National University that day! My lunch break happened to overlap, so I needed to eat around campus, and it turned out Myeonsikdang — a place I'd visited at a different branch before — had a location right here too! They seemed to be famous for pho as a Cheongju must-eat, and I had a good memory of enjoying their mazesoba last time, so this time I decided, no hesitation, I was going for the pho : ) ## Myeonsikdang Chungbuk National University Branch: location, hours, parking ![Introduction image of Myeonsikdang Chungbuk National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-01-1alsv-966.webp) - Location: 48 1-sunhwanno 674beon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, 1F Myeonsikdang - Hours: 10:30 - 20:20 (daily), 16:00 - 17:00 break time - Restroom: shared building restroom, separated by gender (code needed) - Parking: open lot right in front of the store (spacious, so plenty of room on weekends!) ![Open parking lot right in front of the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-02-1i327-966.webp) There was an open parking lot right in front of the store — the closest one to Chungbuk National University! Being right in front means you don't have to worry about parking at all. That said, on weekdays a lot of students park there, so keep in mind it can fill up — on the weekend I went, there was plenty of room, but I remember it being busy on weekdays! ![Exterior of Myeonsikdang Chungbuk National University Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-03-1rvh9-966.webp) The exterior made it obvious at a glance that this was Myeonsikdang, so it was easy to find ^^ ![Menu signage posted outside the store](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-04-8tygl-966.webp) ![Notice for a receipt review event](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-05-1ugio-966.webp) Outside, I could see a simple rundown of what they sell, and there was also a notice about a receipt review event going on right now! ## Interior vibe and seating I headed straight inside! The interior was longer and narrower than it looked from outside, so there were actually a lot of seats — 2-tops, 4-tops, bar seating, easy to find a comfortable spot! ![Long, narrow interior of the store with seating](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-06-1mfmp-966.webp) Both the tables and chairs were all wood, wood, wood, so the atmosphere felt cozy~ ![Dining hall decorated with wooden tables and chairs](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-07-18vru-966.webp) I've walked past this place during weekday lunch before, and since it's literally right in front of the university, it was a total hotspot at lunchtime! If I actually attended Chungbuk National University, I feel like I'd come here all the time with Myeonsikdang this close ㅠㅠ On the wall there was also info about a self-run event this branch was doing — you could join after writing a review! A no-miss lucky draw event, sounds nice~ ![Notice on the wall for the branch's own lucky draw event](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-08-1wm4f-966.webp) ![Notice about the review event for participation](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-09-1leu1-966.webp) ### Self bar and restroom Near the entrance there was a self bar you could use freely! When I went, it had side dishes on it~ ![Self bar at the entrance with side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-10-vjdoa-966.webp) Wow, but here's the interesting part — it's gotten a bit cooler lately, but the self bar is right at the entrance where a lot of sunlight comes in, and this was the first time I'd ever seen ice placed under the side dishes like this~ The owner's smart touch to keep the food from spoiling!! I really loved that >< You could also fill up on water yourself here~ and there were aprons too! ![Spot with self-serve water and aprons](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-11-1xvoq-966.webp) There was no restroom inside the store itself, but it was accessible with a separate door code, so it stayed clean~ ## Menu, the 1-person set composition, and how to order Something I noticed back when I used to come here before too — Myeonsikdang has really, really, really a lot of menu items. And here's the thing: most of these many dishes, ordered à la carte, don't even break ₩10,000-something. That's seriously ultra value for money. But does that mean the taste suffers? Nope — they cook everything to order the instant you order it Pork cutlet? Western-restaurant quality. Ramen? Ramen-specialty-shop quality. Pho? Tried it today, genuinely so good. Since it'd been a while since my last visit, let's see what new items showed up! ![Myeonsikdang menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-12-9dkm9-m-966.webp) ![Notice for the various noodle and rice bowl dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-13-1oxfx-966.webp) You order through the mini kiosk at each table~ and you can pay right at your seat as soon as you order, super convenient! Myeonsikdang has à la carte items, but their 1-person set menus are really well put together! The set menus come with a mini-size portion of a popular dish plus a mini side, so you get two different dishes in one great combo~ And most of the 1-person sets are priced in the low ₩10,000s, so honestly... what am I even saving up for... ![Ordering screen on the table's mini kiosk](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-14-ujg9i-966.webp) ![Information on the 1-person set menu composition](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-15-1jii1-966.webp) The day I went, I'd heard the Vietnamese pho at Myeonsikdang was that good, so I picked the pho~! And since everything is cooked fresh to order, it can take a little while, but it comes out ridiculously hot so it's worth the wait!!! haha ❤Here's what I ordered❤ - 🍜Shabu pho + fire-flavor mini buta-don: ₩12,700 - 🥩Mozzarella cheese katsu + mini cold soba: ₩14,900 ## Shabu pho + fire-flavor mini buta-don, ₩12,700 ## Shabu pho + fire-flavor mini buta-don, ₩12,700 (visual) Living up to its reputation as a Cheongju pho spot, the visuals were on point.. The onions on top were nice and crunchy, and above all there was a ton of meat in there! I don't know how they made the broth, but it was so deep — there's a café I personally love for Vietnamese pho, and this was neck and neck with it..!!!! If it's going to be this good, this place is closer distance-wise too haha. It was that satisfying ![Shabu pho and fire-flavor mini buta-don spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-16-fj1ik-966.webp) The sauce next to the pho was good either dipped into the pho itself or used for dipping the meat~ Ah.... look at this, just cooked, so fresh and hot~ ![Freshly cooked shabu pho with steam still rising](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-17-e9hf8-966.webp) Sometimes when pho is disappointing, the noodles are usually way overcooked and mushy, but here!! They boiled the noodles just right, so the pho noodles were chewy and so satisfying! ![Pho noodles boiled to a chewy texture](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-18-s5hm2-966.webp) And the fire-flavor buta-don that came alongside it! Honestly, two dishes for this price? You get pho and rice both, like really??? So full, so full~ The buta-don was coated in a strong smoky-fire flavor and well seasoned, which made it perfect to eat with rice! ## Mozzarella cheese katsu + mini cold soba, ₩14,900 When I first saw how cheap the cheese katsu price was, I thought, 'ah, it's probably going to be a small piece.' It was huge. No, seriously, it was just huge.. I ate two pieces and got so full I gave the other two to my companion... ![Large-cut mozzarella cheese katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-19-16tsx-966.webp) The cheese was packed in tight, and the frying itself was done really well too, so the cheese stretched out beautifully — the savoriness of the cheese with the crispy coating was so good, I really enjoyed it ![Cross-section of the cheese katsu packed full inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-20-thozn-966.webp) ![Stretchy mozzarella cheese pull from the katsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-21-3kqw6-1200.webp) Ahh.... how is this the price;; I have to show you the cheese pull! This, this, this, this!!! This is it right? As a genuine cheese katsu lover, I was so happy that day . . . . ![A piece of cheese katsu that stayed chewy even cooled](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-22-1c3td-966.webp) As time passes the cheese naturally cools down, but even cooled, the cheese stayed chewy so I still enjoyed it haha ![Icy slush in the mini cold soba broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-23-9ys00-966.webp) And here's the cold soba that came with it — see the icy slush? The broth was really cold, exactly the kind of cold soba I love, and it paired so well with the katsu, yum yum. Hehe I love cold soba so much~ Honestly this combo was an absolute win ![Wasabi, salt, and other katsu sauce options](https://img.superchart.com/images/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu-24-1q6wr-966.webp) There was also wasabi to dip the katsu in depending on your taste, plus salt, shichimi, and a separate spicy-sweet katsu sauce, so lots of options~! I'm a salt-and-wasabi person, so I piled on plenty of salt and wasabi and dug in >< ## Honest final thoughts Wow... I really ate a lot. I got so full at lunch that I skipped dinner that day. The portions are truly huge, but with such a varied menu you get plenty of choices, and beyond just being reasonably priced, it's ultra-ultra-ultra good value! If you're looking for a place to eat lunch near Chungbuk National University, or even dinner, there are plenty of good options — take a look at the 1-person sets, 2-person sets, à la carte dishes, and sides, and I think you'll enjoy your visit-★ ## Where it is - Myeonsikdang Chungbuk National University Branch (면식당 충북대점) - 48 1-sunhwanno 674beon-gil, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, 1F Myeonsikdang - 충청북도 청주시 서원구 1순환로674번길 48 1층 면식당 - 36.6322333, 127.4582474 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%B4%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%B6%A9%EB%B6%81%EB%8C%80%EC%A0%90/@36.6322333,127.4582474,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@after-dusk/myeonsikdang-chungbuk-univ-rice-noodle-cheese-katsu/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt