# Cheongju restaurant for spicy shabu pho and cheese katsu: Myeonsikdang - By Eunho (https://superchart.com/en/@beyond-the-hem/) - Written Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@beyond-the-hem/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@beyond-the-hem/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/index.md) ## In short Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is a restaurant near Jiwel City in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju, serving rice noodles and katsu. I had its deeply savory spicy shabu pho plus a mozzarella cheese katsu and mini cold soba set, with easy table-pad ordering and parking registration. Verdict: a satisfying choice when you want spicy broth and crisp katsu together. ## Good to know - **Menu**: Spicy shabu pho; mozzarella cheese katsu and mini cold soba set - **Ordering**: Order and pay through the table-pad kiosk - **Parking**: Parking registration available; use the underground parking lot *as written by the visitor on Sep 12, 2026* ![Photo from a visit to Myeonsikdang Jiwel City](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-01-a9nhn-900.webp) I had some plans in Cheongju and was looking for somewhere filling but not too heavy for lunch. I visited Myeonsikdang Jiwel City (면식당 지웰시티점), already widely known among locals as a great Jiwel City spot for its wide menu selection and reasonable prices. The clean atmosphere, convenient system, and—above all—the excellent, crowd-pleasing menu lineup made this a very satisfying visit, so let me share the details! ![Photo of Myeonsikdang Jiwel City restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-02-1m2ng-900.webp) ## Easy access near Bokdae-dong Jiwel City and the interior atmosphere Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is in the lively area near Jiwel City in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju, so it was very easy to reach by public transportation or car. The tables were generously spaced, making it a great setting to relax and chat over a meal with company. Parking can be registered too, so I parked comfortably. There was plenty of space in the underground lot. ![Photo of parking at Myeonsikdang Jiwel City](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-03-1kazp-900.webp) ![Photo of the Myeonsikdang Jiwel City parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-04-hqe1d-900.webp) ## Table-pad ordering and disposable aprons Once you are seated, you can use the table pad installed at each table to order through the kiosk system. There was no need to call over a staff member while looking at a menu: I could take my time browsing vivid photos and detailed descriptions from my seat, then complete everything from ordering to payment with just a few taps. So convenient! ![Photo of the table-pad ordering system](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-05-1armn-900.webp) ![Photo of ordering food at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-06-ti1et-900.webp) When eating red-broth dishes, I often worry about splashes landing on light-colored clothes, but plenty of hygienic disposable aprons were prepared on one side of the restaurant. They felt much cleaner and more reassuring than a reusable cloth apron someone else had worn. ![Photo of disposable aprons at the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-07-19npc-900.webp) ## Hearty, warming spicy shabu pho ![Photo of spicy shabu pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-08-1r1uq-900.webp) I usually love a warming spicy soup, and this dish had wonderfully full-bodied heat. The large bowl was generously topped with thin, tender shabu-style beef; underneath, crunchy mung bean sprouts and soft rice noodles had soaked up the clear red, spicy broth. ![Spicy shabu pho with beef and mung bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-09-1kj07-900.webp) ![A bowl of spicy shabu pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-10-17s51-1200.webp) Even with so much meat, the broth was not at all murky or greasy. It was refreshing and deeply savory. Rather than a sharply tongue-pricking spice, it had a pleasant warming kick that seemed to clear everything right out, so I happily finished every last drop without putting down my spoon. ![Photo of warming spicy shabu pho](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-11-194p3-900.webp) ## Mozzarella cheese katsu with a mini cold soba set ![Mozzarella cheese katsu and mini cold soba set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-12-1d1eh-900.webp) ![Photo of the mozzarella cheese katsu set](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-13-1fodl-900.webp) ![Cheese katsu set with mini cold soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-14-bzdnj-900.webp) ![Mozzarella cheese katsu and cold soba](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-15-jegzs-900.webp) The second dish was a set of mozzarella cheese katsu and mini cold soba. Freshly fried after ordering, the mozzarella cheese katsu looked perfect: as soon as I lifted it with my chopsticks, the rich, nutty cheese stretched out long like a waterfall. The combination of a crisp, flaky coating, tender mild pork, and salty, deeply flavorful mozzarella filled my mouth with goodness. ![Mozzarella cheese katsu with stretchy cheese](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-16-4k4t8-900.webp) The mini cold soba that came with the set was the perfect supporting act, neatly cutting through the richness of the pork cutlet. I mixed plenty of grated radish and fresh wasabi into the rich tsuyu broth, where little shards of ice floated, then slurped up a bite. The noodles were delightfully chewy, and the broth was chilled right to the bone—it instantly woke up my appetite. Being able to enjoy high-quality pork cutlet and soba together at a reasonable price really made its reputation as a great-value Cheongju restaurant feel well deserved. ![Cheese katsu and cold soba meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-17-k57k5-900.webp) ## Overall visit review ![Photo for the overall review of Myeonsikdang Jiwel City](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-18-oz9kj-900.webp) With its varied menu lineup that people of all ages can enjoy without much chance of disagreement, this is also a flawless spot for gathering with friends or enjoying a pleasant family meal. ![Photo of the Myeonsikdang Jiwel City menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang-19-uz2v4-900.webp) If you want a reliably satisfying, filling meal near Bokdae-dong, or are looking for a true Jiwel City favorite that delivers both quality and friendly prices, do not hesitate to visit Myeonsikdang Jiwel City at least once. ## Where it is - Myeonsikdang Jiwel City (면식당 지웰시티점) (면식당 지웰시티점) - 101, Building A, 39 Daenong-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea (충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 대농로 39 A동 101호) - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 대농로 39 A동 101호 면식당 - 36.6421413, 127.4267312 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%A9%B4%EC%8B%9D%EB%8B%B9%20%EC%A7%80%EC%9B%B0%EC%8B%9C%ED%8B%B0%EC%A0%90/@36.6421413,127.4267312,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@beyond-the-hem/cheongju-jieowol-maeunssalguksu-myeonsikdang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt