# Cheonan Korean restaurant with Daegu Seomun Market roots: Hyangtaek - By Boram (https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-rice-stops/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-rice-stops/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chungcheong-rice-stops/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a tidy Korean restaurant in Sinbuldang, Cheonan that is said to trace back to Daegu's Seomun Market. The writer came with her mother just before the lunch rush and shared mackerel gondre rice, perilla squid rice bowl and a side of mushroom pancake, all lightly seasoned and easy on the stomach. For a mild, clean bowl of Korean home cooking in Cheonan, Hyangtaek is the answer. ## Good to know - **Location**: Sinbuldang, Cheonan — first floor of the building at the fire station intersection - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00, open year-round - **Break time**: 15:30–17:00 - **Parking**: Parking tower building, plenty of spaces - **Ordered**: Mackerel gondre rice, perilla squid rice bowl, mushroom pancake - **Review event**: Free 6,000 won mushroom pancake when you join on weekdays - **Seating**: Solo bar seats; baby chairs and kids' tableware available - **Price reference**: ₩6,000 ≈ $4.3 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Sometimes you just crave a Korean meal that's both tidy and filling. My mom told me about a good Korean restaurant that opened in Buldang-dong, so we went together, and everything from the food to the service was satisfying. Let me tell you all about Hyangtaek, a great find in Buldang-dong, Cheonan. ![A tidy table setting at Hyangtaek, a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-01-btgsv-1200.webp) ## Where is Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch? ![Exterior of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch at the Sinbuldang intersection building](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-02-c6ork-900.webp) Hyangtaek, a Korean restaurant spot in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, is located in Sinbuldang. It's in the building at the intersection with the Sinbuldang fire station, so it was easy to find. ## Is parking at Hyangtaek easy? ![The parking tower lot where Hyangtaek is located](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-03-dy4n3-900.webp) Parking at this Buldang-dong favorite was really convenient — it's a parking tower building with a spacious lot, so there was no need to worry about parking at all. ## Hyangtaek's opening hours and break time ![Sign showing Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch's hours and break time](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-04-1jvl9-900.webp) This Buldang-dong Korean restaurant is open year-round, operating daily from 11am to 8pm, which made it easy to drop by. Just keep in mind there's a break time from 3:30 to 5pm. ## Inside Hyangtaek: atmosphere and solo bar seats ![Clean seating inside Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-05-ckrh2-900.webp) ![View of Hyangtaek's dining hall already filling with guests before lunch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-06-5jgk5-900.webp) The inside of Hyangtaek was pleasant and clean. Even before lunchtime officially started, a lot of people were already eating — clearly a popular spot in Buldang-dong. There are also solo bar seats, so it's easy to visit without any pressure. ### Is Hyangtaek good for visiting with kids? ![Baby chairs prepared at Hyangtaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-07-1uwdk-900.webp) Hyangtaek was also a great place to visit with a child — plenty of baby chairs on hand, and they prepare kids' tableware when you come with a little one, making it perfect for eating out as a family. The flavors are mild and clean too, so it seems ideal for feeding kids — I'm planning to come back with mine. ## What's on the menu at Hyangtaek? ![Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch's Korean menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-08-a551h-900.webp) ![Menu board listing Hyangtaek's side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-09-162qp-900.webp) Hyangtaek is said to be the real deal, tracing back to Daegu's Seomun Market. The menu is made up of tidy, well-put-together Korean dishes, and even the side dishes looked delicious. We ordered mackerel gondre rice (rice with dried gondre greens) and perilla squid rice bowl as mains, plus mushroom pancake. ### Hyangtaek's review event: a free mushroom pancake ![Sign for Hyangtaek's review event offering free mushroom pancake on weekdays](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-10-1dzgg-900.webp) Hyangtaek's review event had a next-level payoff — if you join on a weekday, you get a free mushroom pancake worth ₩6,000. Definitely worth taking part. ### The banchan (side dishes) at Hyangtaek ![Basic banchan of doenjang soup, gim, salted seafood, and pickles](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-11-ngjz5-900.webp) The basic banchan (side dishes) included doenjang soup that pairs with everything, along with gim (seaweed), salted seafood, and pickled vegetables. Staff refilled anything that ran low. ## Mushroom pancake: a crispy, nutty appetizer ![Hyangtaek's crispy pan-fried mushroom pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-12-z5e8t-900.webp) ![A piece of mushroom pancake dipped in soy sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-13-pv1mq-900.webp) Food came out freshly cooked as soon as we ordered — it didn't take long, which was another plus, and the presentation was flawless too. The mushroom pancake side dish was crispy with a standout nuttiness, and dipped in soy sauce it made the perfect appetizer. ## How do the mackerel gondre rice and perilla squid rice bowl taste? ![A neatly plated bowl of mackerel gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-14-6vpcv-900.webp) ![A bowl of perilla squid rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-15-nj26y-900.webp) Soon the main dishes, mackerel gondre rice and perilla squid rice bowl, arrived — the presentation was beautiful and neat, which put us in a good mood. The mackerel came boneless, so we could just eat it straight with the rice, which was even better. ![Close-up of the rice bowl topped with perilla leaf and squid](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-16-3h5lr-966.webp) The squid rice bowl had the fragrant scent of perilla leaf spreading through, crisp and fresh, and the squid itself wasn't heavily seasoned — its subtlety balanced well. Nothing about it was overpowering, so it felt filling and easy on the stomach while eating. I could tell why it's such a well-known spot. ![Mackerel gondre rice topped with gondre greens and boneless mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-17-11ncu-900.webp) The mackerel gondre rice had soft gondre greens paired with moist mackerel — mixed with the seasoning sauce, it tasted amazing. ![Mackerel gondre rice mixed with seasoning sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-18-1p3my-900.webp) ![A bite of mackerel gondre rice wrapped in gim](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-19-1b328-900.webp) It was delicious even on its own, but eating it wrapped in gim with salted seafood, as suggested in the 'how to eat' guide, made it even more harmonious and tasty. ![A spoonful of Hyangtaek's rice with salted seafood on top](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-20-1s9sm-900.webp) Every dish at Hyangtaek was mild and clean while eating, with no harsh flavors, which made it comfortable. Being rice made it filling, but the flavor itself was so refreshing that it tasted even better. ![Two rice dishes shared between two people at Hyangtaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-21-28ip0-900.webp) ![Rice and side dishes set on the table at Hyangtaek](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-22-qjucy-900.webp) The two of us ordered different dishes and shared, and both were so appealing we ate without even noticing. Personally, I preferred the mackerel gondre rice, the signature dish with gondre greens. ![The last bowl of the signature mackerel gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-23-15bxv-900.webp) ![The full Korean meal enjoyed at Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch-24-ehmpm-900.webp) Every dish at Hyangtaek, this tidy and clean-tasting Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, was delicious — from the crispy mushroom side to the lightly seasoned rice bowls, everything left my stomach feeling comfortable. I'm planning to come back often. Highly recommend Hyangtaek in Buldang-dong, Cheonan. ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch (향택 천안불당점) - 192 Buldang25-ro, 1st Floor, Units 110 & 109, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 서북구 불당25로 192 1층 110, 109호 - 36.8180843, 127.1091588 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%EB%B6%88%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%90/@36.8180843,127.1091588,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-rice-stops/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-korean-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt