# Cheongju Chinese restaurant after Junimal Zoo: Gyodong Jjamppong - By Seorin (https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-side-plate/) - Written Sep 23, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-side-plate/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chungcheong-side-plate/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/index.md) ## In short Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch is a Chinese restaurant in Yongjeong-dong, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, known for jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup) and tangsuyuk (sweet-and-sour pork). After a full day at Cheongju's Junimal Zoo and a kids' café, the family ordered jjamppong for 10,000 won, shrimp fried rice for 9,000 won and mini glutinous tangsuyuk for 14,000 won, and the tangsuyuk, with its thin batter and thick chunks of pork, was everyone's favourite. The jjamppong carries a faint mala aroma, so anyone sensitive to spice may find it slightly numbing. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1st floor, 44 Yeonguncheon-ro 133beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do - **Hours**: 10:20 AM – 9:20 PM - **Break time**: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - **Parking**: Street parking available near the restaurant - **Jjamppong**: 10,000 won - **Shrimp fried rice**: 9,000 won - **Mini glutinous tangsuyuk**: 14,000 won - **Seating**: Spacious interior with plenty of tables; high chairs available *as written by the visitor on Sep 23, 2026* We went to Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch after a fun-filled day with the kids at Cheongju's Junimal Zoo and Jumping Go kids' café! We went there for the jjamppong but ended up completely won over by the tangsuyuk instead — this is a real Cheongju Chinese restaurant gem! ![A piece of mini glutinous tangsuyuk at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-01-sr1fp-679.webp) The meat is way thicker than the batter, so one bite gives you crunch followed by tender pork packed all the way through!! Such a great spot for a Chinese food family dinner with the kids^^ ## Where is Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch, and is there parking? Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch is on the 1st floor of 44 Yeonguncheon-ro 133beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. Hours are 10:20 AM to 9:20 PM, with a break time from 3:00 to 4:00 PM. After going to the Cheongju zoo with the kids and then to a nearby kids' café, I was totally drained hahaha. After a full day of chasing the kids around, we wanted something hearty and spicy for dinner, so we headed to Gyodong Jjamppong, a Yongjeong-dong favorite in Cheongju. ![Exterior view of Gyodong Jjamppong in Yongjeong-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-02-1uu6l-723.webp) Parking was easy since there's street parking near the restaurant! We arrived around 5:30 PM and there were plenty of spots available :) ## Is Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch good with kids? ![Spacious dining hall with tables at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-03-1uaz2-m-900.webp) ![Family-friendly interior of Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-04-2ay05-900.webp) Once inside, the space was bigger than expected with lots of tables. When you go to a Chinese restaurant with kids, you notice things like table spacing and seating — this place felt comfortable for a family meal^^ They even have baby chairs :) ## What's on the menu at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch ![Jjamppong menu board at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-05-ve7nd-838.webp) As the name suggests, Gyodong Jjamppong is known for its jjamppong, so they have the basics like jjamppong and soft tofu jjamppong! ![Full dish menu board at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-06-ug6ds-883.webp) ![Menu listing beef-brisket jjamppong hot pot](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-07-vx9kc-900.webp) ![Menu board listing crispy fried squid and other dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-08-qwvxq-900.webp) Beyond basic jjajang and jjamppong, they had a variety of newer items too, like beef-brisket jjamppong hot pot and crispy fried squid! ### What the family ordered and what it cost - Jjamppong ₩10,000 - Shrimp fried rice ₩9,000 - Mini glutinous tangsuyuk ₩14,000 We ordered a good variety like this. ![A full spread of jjamppong and tangsuyuk at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-09-18i8j-1200.webp) *A Cheongju Chinese restaurant favorite, Gyodong Jjamppong* ## Gyodong Jjamppong's spicy jjamppong, piled with bean sprouts ![A bowl of jjamppong topped with plenty of bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-10-o33gl-714.webp) *A Cheongju Chinese restaurant favorite, Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch* Gyodong Jjamppong comes with bean sprouts piled generously over the red broth, so it looks hearty right from the start! ![Close-up of the red broth in Gyodong Jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-11-h9qoc-798.webp) ![Shrimp and mussels in the jjamppong](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-12-1vr8k-741.webp) There's also seafood like shrimp and mussels in it, giving the broth a refreshing, clean taste! ![Jjamppong broth with seafood ingredients](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-13-1tdce-604.webp) Behind the spicy, rich broth there's a faint hint of what reminds me of mala spice? It gives it a different charm from typical jjamppong. Since there's no option to choose spice level, people who can't handle spicy food might find it a bit numbing! The noodles held their chewy, springy texture without going mushy, so they clung nicely to the spicy broth^^ ![Lifting up a chewy strand of jjamppong noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-14-6g1qw-512.webp) My husband is a huge Gyodong Jjamppong fan and insisted we had to stop by after the Cheongju zoo — it had been a while since I'd had it and it was really good^^ My spice-sensitive husband said it was a bit spicy, but I usually love spicy food so I thoroughly enjoyed the rich broth and chewy noodles ^^ ![Spicy jjamppong broth with noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-15-lm6ve-900.webp) ![A bowl of jjamppong with a hint of mala aroma](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-16-1orcq-900.webp) The broth with its subtle mala hint was appealing too! If you come here, the tangsuyuk is a must! ## Mini glutinous tangsuyuk: why the pork was so thick ![A plate of mini glutinous tangsuyuk at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-17-azkwm-900.webp) *A Yongjeong-dong favorite in Cheongju — the tangsuyuk here is a work of art* The dish that made this place stick in my memory as a Yongjeong-dong favorite was, without a doubt, the tangsuyuk!!!! We ordered the mini size, and even at first glance the portion wasn't small at all, which I liked haha. But when I picked up a piece, the tangsuyuk itself was really thick. At first I thought, 'Is this a thick-batter style?' Since I hate thick batter, I worried I'd picked the wrong menu ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ so I cut one in half!!! And the cross-section genuinely surprised me. ![Cross-section of tangsuyuk showing thick pork inside](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-18-1aczj-484.webp) *A Yongjeong-dong favorite in Cheongju — this tangsuyuk is insane* The batter wrapped the meat in a thin layer, and inside it was packed solid with thick pork, no gaps at all!!! > Wait, shouldn't this be called fried meat instead of tangsuyuk....hahahaha Genuinely a rare find — thin batter, meat doing its job properly!!!! When you bite in, the thin batter shatters crisply first, then the thick meat follows with a tender chew! Even though the meat is thick, it's never dry or tough — the more you chew, the more the clean, savory meat flavor fills your mouth. Really delicious. ![Pieces of thin-battered tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-19-2yp28-900.webp) Since the batter ratio is small, even eating several pieces in a row, you taste the meat itself rather than flour or oiliness — great for eating with kids too! The hidden gem menu at this Cheongju Chinese restaurant favorite is the tangsuyuk!! Trust me, everyone hahaha. ## Shrimp fried rice the kids could eat ![A bowl of shrimp fried rice at Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-20-1mtzb-900.webp) We ordered fried rice for the kids! Gyodong Jjamppong's fried rice leans more oily than fluffy-grained. ![Close-up of oily shrimp fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-21-sy67x-863.webp) The rice grains have a savory richness from the oil, and the jjajang (black bean sauce) that came with it was sweet and salty, so mixing it in made a great combo. ![Jjajang sauce served alongside the fried rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-22-1aqop-754.webp) ![Shrimp fried rice mixed with jjajang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-23-c32g7-749.webp) The taste changes quite a bit between eating the fried rice plain versus mixed with jjajang, so it worked well for the kids, and the adults enjoyed pairing it with the jjamppong too! ![Table set with jjamppong, fried rice, and tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner-24-xar72-900.webp) After trying a variety of dishes at this Cheongju Chinese restaurant favorite with the kids, our family's clear pick was — no contest — the tangsuyuk haha. This is the Yongjeong-dong spot for tangsuyuk!!!haha ## Final verdict on Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch If you're looking for a hearty lunch or dinner spot after a fun day out with kids in Cheongju, check out Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch, one of the Yongjeong-dong favorites known for its tangsuyuk! We went in for jjamppong and walked out completely won over by tangsuyuk packed with thick, satisfying meat.haha ## Where it is - Gyodong Jjamppong Yongjeong Branch (교동짬뽕 용정점 용정동) - 44 Yeonguncheon-ro 133beon-gil, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 상당구 영운천로133번길 44 1층 교동짬뽕 - 36.6230412, 127.5115366 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EA%B5%90%EB%8F%99%EC%A7%AC%EB%BD%95%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%A0%95%EC%A0%90%20%EC%9A%A9%EC%A0%95%EB%8F%99/@36.6230412,127.5115366,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-side-plate/gyodong-jjamppong-yongjeong-tangsuyuk-family-dinner/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt