# Grilled mackerel set in Cheongju: Jeju Badang Korean restaurant - By Jiwol (https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-tastebook/) - Written Sep 10, 2026 - Updated Sep 12, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This visit was sponsored by the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [日本語](https://superchart.com/ja/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [简体中文](https://superchart.com/zh-cn/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [繁體中文](https://superchart.com/zh-tw/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [Tiếng Việt](https://superchart.com/vi/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [ไทย](https://superchart.com/th/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [Bahasa Indonesia](https://superchart.com/id/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [Bahasa Melayu](https://superchart.com/ms/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) · [Español](https://superchart.com/es/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/index.md) ## In short Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I enjoyed boneless hairtail stew, grilled mackerel, sotbap, self-serve sides, and sungnyung. Jeju Badang is a great pick when you want a hearty, home-style fish meal. ## Good to know - **Address**: 2F, 28 Seohyeonnam-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - **Hours**: 10:30–22:00 (last order 20:30); break 15:00–17:00 - **Parking**: Parking lot in front of the building - **Lunch special**: Jeju boneless hairtail stew + sotbap (per person): ₩23,000 - **Grilled mackerel set**: Grilled mackerel set + sotbap (per person): ₩17,000 - **Rice choice**: Sotbap or a bowl of steamed rice - **Menu**: Children's menu available *as written by the visitor on Sep 10, 2026* ![Jeju Badang signature full-table meal in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-01-4ri6l-1200.webp) ## A Gagyeong-dong Korean restaurant for Jeju fish dishes and sotbap I visited Jeju Badang (제주바당), a Korean restaurant in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju :) It serves generous full-table meals of Jeju fish dishes, including boneless braised fish and grilled fish, along with neat side dishes and sotbap (rice cooked in an individual pot). ![Exterior of Jeju Badang](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-02-1x6t6-834.webp) *Exterior* - Address: 2F, 28 Seohyeonnam-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - Hours: 10:30–22:00 (last order 20:30) - Break time: 15:00–17:00 - Parking: Parking lot in front of the building ## Spacious seating and a self-serve bar ![Wood-toned interior of Jeju Badang](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-03-1wjha-900.webp) *Interior* Jeju Badang is very spacious, with a clean, wood-toned interior. With plenty of seating, it is a fitting spot for family meals, get-togethers, and group dining. ![Spacious seating inside Jeju Badang](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-04-xsyq1-900.webp) *Interior* There were quite a few reservations on the day I visited, too. When I am craving a home-style table rather than something overly intense, there is nothing quite like a Korean restaurant like this! ![Standard side dishes with bracken fern and seasoned vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-05-1nsrj-900.webp) *Standard side dishes* The standard side dishes include bracken fern, stir-fried eggplant, stir-fried mushrooms, bean sprouts, and shredded radish salad. Seaweed soup is also included, and you can ask a staff member for a refill. ![Self-serve bar with leafy wraps and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-06-pevkt-898.webp) *Self-serve bar* Beyond the standard sides, you can bring back more leafy wraps, pickled onions, kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), and more from the salad bar. ![Chicken and japchae at the self-serve bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-07-871ut-900.webp) *Chicken and japchae* The self-serve bar even had chicken, chicken sauce, and japchae (stir-fried glass noodles). They are side dishes that go so well with Korean food, haha. ![Self-serve bar with dessert drinks and candied fruit](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-08-qiewc-872.webp) *Self-serve bar* There was plum tea, iced tea, and candied fruit too, so dessert was covered as well. ![Self-serve side dishes with chicken and japchae](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-09-16je2-900.webp) *Chicken and japchae* Of all the side dishes, the chicken was really delicious ~ ## Boneless hairtail stew and a grilled mackerel set ![Jeju Badang braised fish and grilled fish menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-10-158a7-900.webp) ![Jeju Badang rice choice menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-11-1iroi-900.webp) ![Jeju Badang children's menu guide](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-12-1224i-900.webp) Braised fish and grilled fish are the main menu items. You can choose either sotbap or a bowl of steamed rice. There is even a children's menu, so I do not think you would have to worry about what to order when dining with kids. - Lunch special: Jeju boneless hairtail stew + sotbap (per person) ₩23,000 - Grilled mackerel set + sotbap (per person) ₩17,000 As soon as the food arrived, the grilled fish and braised fish were a feast for the eyes 🤤 Just looking at those gorgeous colors made my mouth water! ![Boneless hairtail stew in red sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-13-1eij1-900.webp) *Boneless hairtail stew* ### Boneless hairtail stew that is easy to eat The red sauce had thoroughly soaked into the boneless hairtail. The sweet-and-spicy sauce kept me going back for more rice, haha. ![Sotbap served with an extra bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-14-1psfc-900.webp) *Sotbap* For the sotbap, first transfer the rice into the extra bowl provided, then pour in water and put the lid on. I really love sungnyung (toasted-rice infusion), so I prefer sotbap to regular steamed rice! ![Boneless hairtail stew eaten with rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-15-69n4p-900.webp) *Boneless hairtail stew* Since it is boneless, I loved not having to pick out fish bones. Just place a piece right on top of your rice and eat ~ ![Boneless hairtail stew with soft fish flesh](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-16-17qw4-900.webp) *Boneless hairtail stew* Even though it is boneless, it did not feel skimpy at all! The clean flavor characteristic of hairtail, the soft fish texture, and the lightly salty sauce were all satisfying. ![Hairtail stew with sauce-soaked radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-17-15g0g-900.webp) *Radish in boneless hairtail stew* The reason I love braised dishes is the radish, of course ~ Radish that has simmered until tender and soaked up the sauce is the best match for white rice, right? ### Moist grilled mackerel with just the right seasoning ![Golden grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-18-8chu9-900.webp) *Grilled mackerel* The grilled mackerel was golden on the outside, while the flesh stayed soft and moist. I liked that it was seasoned just right—not too bland or too salty. With all the different side dishes, I polished it off so quickly ~ ![Moist grilled mackerel meal at Jeju Badang in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-19-8512n-710.webp) I picked it clean )) Removing the fish bones was not too difficult, either! Soy sauce and wasabi are provided, so you can dip it in the sauce or add wasabi on top. ![Sungnyung made in a sotbap pot with scorched rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-20-1d2sm-900.webp) *Sotbap sungnyung* After finishing the rice I had set aside, I had the well-steeped sungnyung. The nicely crisped nurungji (scorched rice) was so nutty and delicious! It was such a satisfying, filling meal. ## A home-style fish meal ![Jeju Badang boneless hairtail stew full-table meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang-21-p9oao-900.webp) *Boneless hairtail stew* I think I will often think of this place whenever I want a hearty, home-style meal. You can enjoy neat, delicious side dishes, Jeju fish dishes, and a varied self-serve bar. It was a generous meal that people of all ages would enjoy! ## Where it is - Jeju Badang (제주바당) (제주바당) - 2F, 28 Seohyeonnam-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 서현남로 28 2층 - 36.6148307, 127.4251171 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A0%9C%EC%A3%BC%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%B9/@36.6148307,127.4251171,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@chungcheong-tastebook/cheongju-gyeongdong-grilled-mackerel-jeju-badang/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt