Beef belly pilaf at Ciment, a Western diner in Gung-dong, Daejeon

Where is Ciment in Gung-dong, and what did we order?

Ciment Chungnam National University Branch is a casual Western food restaurant on the 1st floor of 131 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon — in Gung-dong, right in front of Chungnam National University. This time we ordered the half-and-half pizza for ₩14,000 (potato fry pizza + bulgogi salad pizza), woo samgyeop pilaf for ₩9,500, plum ade for ₩4,500, and a zero-sugar cola. Hours are Sat–Sun 11:00–21:40 and Mon–Fri 10:40–21:40, with last order at 21:00.

I went with friends to enjoy trendy, good-value Western food, and this spot on the 1st floor of 131 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon fit the bill. Sitting right in Gung-dong in front of Chungnam National University, it's popular with students and young people, and honestly the moment we stepped through the door I was already impressed.

What is the dining room at Ciment like?

The whole space at Ciment Chungnam National University Branch feels like you've walked into a hip American pub or dining spot — a unique, kitschy design that was genuinely fun to look at the entire time we sat there. Best of all, given today's prices, the menu is packed with great-value options, making it easy to drop in casually and still leave stuffed.

It became instantly clear why so many people around campus talk about this place as a go-to Gung-dong pasta spot and a casual Gung-dong Western food restaurant.

Half-and-half pizza, 14,000 won: potato fry meets bulgogi salad

For this visit our main dishes were the half-and-half pizza and the woo samgyeop pilaf, paired with a refreshing plum ade and a zero-sugar cola. First up: the half-and-half pizza, a stunning value at ₩14,000, letting us try both potato fry pizza and bulgogi salad pizza flavors at once.

The potato fry pizza side has a thin, crispy dough piled mountain-high with salty, crunchy fried potatoes — a visual that grabs your attention right away. The sweet, soft sauce paired with the savory fries made for an addictive flavor that kept our hands reaching back for more.

The other half, bulgogi salad pizza, was loaded with crisp, fresh salad greens and salty bulgogi (marinated beef) — not heavy at all, refreshing yet filling, a genuinely great option.

Woo samgyeop beef belly pilaf, 9,500 won: smoky flavor and portion size

At just ₩9,500, the woo samgyeop pilaf did not disappoint either — an impressively high quality dish. Rice, woo samgyeop (thin-sliced beef belly), and assorted vegetables are stir-fried over high heat with a house sauce, giving it a subtle smoky flavor. The savory juiciness of the beef against the fluffy rice grains was excellent with every bite.

The portion was also very generous for the price, so satisfying that our spoons never stopped moving. The ₩4,500 plum ade we paired with the meal had real plum flesh's sweet-tart flavor combined with crisp carbonation — the perfect refreshing drink to cut through the richness of the food. The zero-sugar cola was served nice and cold too, rounding out a perfect drink pairing.

Ciment opening hours and tips for visiting

Ciment Chungnam National University Branch keeps generous hours — weekends from 11am to 9:40pm, and weekdays from 10:40am to 9:40pm (last order 9pm) — so you can drop by at any comfortable time. Soak in the sense of style inside the kitschy American-style interior, and

the biggest draw here is that you can eat well and fill up on great Western food without worrying about your wallet. Even after finishing our meal, the good mood lingered — it's now a go-to spot I'll think of first whenever I'm craving Western food near campus.

If you're looking for a place near Gung-dong with both trendy vibes and great value, I'd definitely recommend a visit. It's a top Gung-dong spot for pasta doubling as a pizza destination, with the distinctive half-and-half pizza and woo samgyeop pilaf waiting for you, and

a perfect Gung-dong Western food space where you can enjoy a variety of dishes with the people who matter to you. I'm wrapping up a successful visit to this great Gung-dong pasta destination and standout Gung-dong Western food spot, where hip interior and solid flavor come together beautifully.

I'd recommend experiencing for yourself the charm of this Gung-dong pasta gem that delivered a perfect meal, and the appeal of this Gung-dong Western food spot that always satisfies. This was a memorable visit to one of the best Gung-dong pasta and Western food restaurants I've been to, and it's one I'll be holding onto for a long time.