# Cheonan Korean restaurant, 5pm dinner with parents: Hyangtaek - By Jieun Bahk (https://superchart.com/en/@daecheong-noon-skewer/) - Written Sep 18, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daecheong-noon-skewer/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daecheong-noon-skewer/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, serving Korean rice bowls such as mackerel gondre rice, chamnamul squid rice bowl and herring roe bibim noodles. Arriving with my parents right at 5pm, when the afternoon break ends, meant no wait at all, so the three of us shared three bowls plus seasoned grilled deodeok, and the staff brought extra rice when we asked. The flavors are not the usual ones and the portions are generous, so it made for an easy, filling dinner. ## Good to know - **Mackerel gondre rice**: 14,000 won - **Chamnamul squid rice bowl**: 13,000 won - **Herring roe bibim noodles**: 13,000 won - **Seasoned grilled deodeok**: 9,000 won - **Wait**: No wait if you arrive right at 5pm, when the break time ends - **Parking**: Lot above the building, free for 2 hours - **Payment**: Cheonan Love Card accepted - **Seating**: Power outlet under each seat - **Price reference**: ₩14,000 ≈ $10 · ₩13,000 ≈ $9.4 · ₩9,000 ≈ $6.5 (2026-09-19) *as written by the visitor on Sep 18, 2026* Some days you eat out but still crave Korean food, right?! Today was one of those days for me, so I had dinner with my parents at Hyangtaek (향택) in Buldang-dong. ![Exterior of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch in Buldang-dong, Cheonan](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-01-16pev-966.webp) The exterior is pretty — that lighting color is honestly my personal favorite hahaha. ![Hyangtaek entrance lit up with warm lighting](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-02-18our-966.webp) It gave off the vibe of a Korean restaurant you'd find in places like Jeonju, Gyeongju, or Insadong, the kind foreign visitors flock to. Finding it right in the middle of Buldang-dong felt refreshingly new. ![Exterior view giving off a traditional Korean restaurant feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-03-tlzgr-966.webp) ## Inside Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch: is there a wait at 5pm? Just like the outside suggested, the interior of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch was spacious and never felt cramped. We went right at 5pm, the moment break time ended, and there was no wait at all. I loved that there was an outlet under every table, so I didn't have to hand my phone over at the counter — my phone got to "eat" too, so to speak. ![Spacious interior of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-04-514wj-966.webp) ![Full view of the dining hall during a quiet stretch](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-05-oe9kc-966.webp) We got lucky and walked in during a quiet stretch, so I could photograph the whole interior hahaha. Going right when the 5pm break time ended meant no wait at all~ ![Table set with utensils, napkins, and a menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-06-1hfqv-966.webp) It's been a while since I saw a table set with the spoons and chopsticks already out instead of tucked in a drawer! There were napkins and a menu on the table, along with a guide on how to eat each dish for the best flavor. ## What we ordered at Hyangtaek and what it cost We ordered mackerel gondre rice (삼치곤드레밥) for ₩14,000, perilla squid rice bowl (참나물오징어덮밥) for ₩13,000, herring roe bibim noodles (청어알비빔면) for ₩13,000, and seasoned deodeok skewers (더덕양념구이) for ₩9,000! ![Seasoning sauce, fresh gim, pickled gungchae, and jeotgal basic setup](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-07-q3vr8-966.webp) ![Sauces and side dishes matched to each menu item](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-08-1en6x-966.webp) After we ordered, they set the table with seasoning sauce matched to each dish, fresh gim (seaweed sheets), pickled gungchae, and jeotgal (salted seafood)! We chatted for 5 to 10 minutes while we waited for the long-awaited dishes to arrive. ![Table set with three rice bowls and side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-09-iy30w-966.webp) The mackerel gondre rice came out~ then the herring roe bibim noodles~ and the perilla squid rice bowl too! ![A bowl of perilla squid rice bowl](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-10-fedm2-966.webp) Before digging in, we checked the how-to-eat guide one more time haha. ![Guide for how to eat the dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-11-jktmx-966.webp) ![A bowl of Hyangtaek's mackerel gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-12-1t69e-1200.webp) ### Mackerel gondre rice, 14,000 won: a mild bowl with no fishy smell Thankfully, the mackerel in Hyangtaek's mackerel gondre rice wasn't fishy at all, and the rice had a fragrant, mild flavor with a faint hint of gondre (dried mountain herb) and oil throughout. I liked that you could mix in as much seasoning sauce as you wanted as you ate! If you want a fish rice bowl for lunch or dinner without worrying about the smell clinging to your clothes, this one's a good pick!! Being mackerel, it was plump and tender as expected (I already love mackerel, hehe). ![Mackerel gondre rice mixed with seasoning sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-13-1593s-966.webp) ![Plump mackerel pieces on top of gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-14-1xhpu-966.webp) Since the rice was mildly seasoned, it went well whether we topped it with jeotgal or pickled gungchae, or ate it alongside the deodeok skewers we ordered as a side (the seasoning matched well with the banchan). ![Table spread with side dishes and seasoned deodeok skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-15-854mz-966.webp) ![A plate of seasoned deodeok skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-16-1ntlp-966.webp) ### Chamnamul squid rice bowl, 13,000 won: extra rice on request I personally loved the aroma of the chamnamul (perilla-scented herb) in the squid rice bowl. Who knew stir-fried squid and chamnamul would pair so well~ They gave us a generous amount of chamnamul, but the seasoning was assertive enough that we asked if we could get a bit more rice, and ![Squid rice bowl piled high with chamnamul herb](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-17-18p1n-966.webp) ![Red-seasoned stir-fried squid with chamnamul herb](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-18-zjep2-966.webp) they gave us more!! Hahaha, thank you. While eating, I noticed a mushroom pancake side dish on the menu — I bet that white mushroom pancake would go really well with the red-seasoned squid bowl. ![An extra bowl of white rice served on request](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-19-3ihxy-966.webp) My tip: pair a red rice bowl with a mild side, and a white rice bowl with a spicy side! (I included the chopsticks in the photo so you can get a sense of the portion size haha.) ![Chopsticks placed for scale next to the food](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-20-64pbs-966.webp) ### Herring roe bibim noodles, 13,000 won: the most unusual dish Herring roe bibim noodles! Unfamiliar and intriguing just from the name! My mom was curious, so she ordered it. ![A plate of herring roe bibim noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-21-jvorl-966.webp) We were surprised to see roe as big as a fist piled on top of the noodles hahaha. I never expected herring roe this large?! There was also meat underneath the roe — meat and roe together...? The most unusual dish of the meal! ![Large herring roe piled on top of the noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-22-kgf6s-966.webp) ![Bibim noodles with meat hidden under the herring roe](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-23-1f1fu-966.webp) As for the taste! This isn't a kimchi-based bibim noodle — and it's not spicy! It looks red, but it tastes more soy-sauce based. No fishy taste, just a fun, popping texture. There was so much roe packed in that some was still left even after we finished all the noodles! I think it would've been fine with a noodle refill too! ![Herring roe scooped onto mackerel gondre rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls-24-14c5s-966.webp) There was so much roe left that we ended up scooping it onto the mild mackerel gondre rice hahaha. If you order a few different bowls like we did, definitely swap and try each other's — every dish has its own distinct character, so comparing them as you eat is half the fun. My mom has a knack (a hobby?) for recreating dishes at home after eating out, so she already filed these away in her memory today, hahaha. ## Is Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch worth it? Parking and Cheonan Love Card Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch has parking right above the building, and even in Buldang-dong it's free for 2 hours, so we could eat without worrying about it. They also accept the Cheonan Love Card! Eating at Hyangtaek today, I liked that the flavors weren't common ones, and the portions weren't small either, so we left full. It would've been even better if the seasoning sauce were adjustable per person for the other dishes too, not just the mackerel gondre rice. I was grateful to enjoy Korean-style rice bowls in a friendly, clean space. Hope this helps you plan a good meal! ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch (향택 천안불당점) - 192 Buldang25-ro, 1st floor, units 110 and 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/@daecheong-noon-skewer/heungtaek-buldang-parents-dinner-three-bowls/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt