Cheonan budae-jjigae with broth-refill ramyeon round two: Cheongwon

An own-money review of Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, a Dujeong-dong, Cheonan favorite! This place has won over locals with its deep, rich broth — here's my review of the Cheonan Dujeong main branch!!

Where is Cheongwon in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan, and what are the hours?

The main branch is at 146 Dujeong-ro, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam (Dujeong-dong), open daily 10:00–22:00 with last order at 21:30. There's group seating, takeout and delivery are both available, and you can use the building's parking lot.

What makes Cheongwon's budae-jjigae worth the trip?

Deep beef-bone broth and generous ingredients

Unlike typical budae-jjigae (army stew), Cheongwon's uses a heavy beef-bone-based broth that gets richer the longer it simmers. The pot is packed with premium ham and sausage, so every bite stays satisfying down to the last spoonful.

Unlimited rice and ramyeon noodles at Cheongwon

One of Cheongwon's biggest perks is unlimited rice and ramyeon noodles. You can throw as many noodles as you want into that spicy broth, which makes for both great value and great satisfaction.

What banchan comes with the budae-jjigae?

Budae-jjigae pairs perfectly with the side dishes here — stir-fried fish cake, seasoned bean sprouts, and cool dongchimi/baek-kimchi (radish water kimchi/white kimchi), all served with a tidy setup. The self-serve bar is well stocked, so you can grab more without feeling awkward about it.

How to eat Cheongwon's budae-jjigae: broth refill, then ramyeon

You'll get more out of Cheongwon's budae-jjigae if you split it into an early round and a later round. Since broth is ready at the self-serve bar, you can refill once it's reduced and continue into round two with ramyeon noodles.

• Clean at first, rich later! When the broth first comes to a boil, scoop out mostly ham, glass noodles and vegetables to taste the clean, original flavor.
• Add broth, then drop in the ramyeon! After eating through the main ingredients, refill with broth from the self-serve bar until it's nice and generous, then add ramyeon noodles for round two.

Best side dish to order: the egg roll

If you're visiting with kids or want something to cool down the spice, order the fluffy, savory egg roll alongside — it completes the meal perfectly.

The savory smell wafting up as the richly steeped broth bubbles away is enough to melt away a hard day's fatigue. The ham and salty sausage, blooming like flowers in the pot, burst with rich juices with every bite — it's impressive every single time.

Tangy, well-fermented kimchi and the spicy-sweet house sauce soak in deeply, perfectly balancing out what could otherwise be a heavy, greasy meaty broth. One spoonful of that sharp, deep broth leaves a pleasant tingling savoriness spreading across your whole mouth.

The ramyeon noodles dropped in once the broth has absorbed all the flavors of the stew's ingredients and reached peak depth are the highlight of this dish. Thick, rich broth clings to every springy strand, and the combination of savoriness and spice with each slurp keeps your appetite going endlessly.

Finally, piling that cheese-tinged, melted broth, ham and well-cooked glass noodles onto fluffy white rice and mixing it all together is more than just a meal — it's pure comfort that fills you up, body and soul.

Final verdict on Cheongwon's budae-jjigae in one line

Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae, Cheonan Dujeong Main Branch is the place you'll turn to without hesitation in Dujeong-dong whenever you're craving a spicy, gut-warming broth or just want a hearty meal. With a clean interior, friendly service, and excellent value, this is a genuine Dujeong-dong favorite I'd revisit 200%!