# Cheongju patio izakaya with black pepper karaage and udon: Sutori - By Seobin (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-bowl-walk/) - Written Sep 17, 2026 - Local places › Bars › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored visit to the venue. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-bowl-walk/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-bowl-walk/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/index.md) ## In short Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch is a handmade yakitori izakaya in the middle of the Bongmyeong-dong food alley in Cheongju, Chungbuk. On a cool evening the writer took an outdoor patio table and ordered black pepper karaage, beef brisket seafood udon, yakitori chicken rump skewers (2p) and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers). Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch gets both the atmosphere and the drinking food right, making it a solid bar pick in Bongmyeong-dong. ## Good to know - **Hours**: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00–03:00 (last order 02:00) - **Closed**: Every Tuesday - **Location**: 70 Deogam-ro 114beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk (1st floor, Bongmyeong-dong food alley) - **Good to know**: Groups, reservations and parking available - **Seating**: Counter seats, hall tables, outdoor patio seats - **Ordered**: Black pepper karaage, beef brisket seafood udon, yakitori chicken rump skewers (2p), kushikatsu *as written by the visitor on Sep 17, 2026* ![Full spread of snacks at Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-01-1nk7q-1200.webp) Hi everyone, it's Sukkang! Today I visited a must-try bar in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju — an izakaya with amazing handmade snacks and a great atmosphere, "Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch"! - Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 18:00–03:00 (last order 02:00) - Closed every Tuesday - Groups, reservations, and parking available ## Where is Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch, and what is it like inside? "Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch" sits right in the middle of Bongmyeong-dong's food alley in Cheongju, so it was easy to find! From the entrance alone, you could already feel that distinctive Japanese izakaya vibe and style✨ ![Entrance of Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch in the Bongmyeong-dong food alley](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-02-1nser-m-900.webp) ![Japanese izakaya-style entrance of Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-03-wboe3-900.webp) Stepping inside, the interior caught my eye immediately — it felt like a genuine Japanese izakaya had been transplanted here👀 The space was much bigger than I expected, and the tables were spaced comfortably, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed drink! ![Interior and tables of Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-04-1fkpi-900.webp) ![Counter seats and spacious hall seating at Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-05-14vxw-900.webp) ### Counter seats for solo drinkers and outdoor patio tables at Sutori They had everything from counter seats perfect for drinking solo or on a date, to atmospheric outdoor terrace tables! The weather was so nice and cool the day we visited that we headed straight for a terrace table outside. Enjoying delicious snacks with the breeze made the whole experience feel even more special✨ ## What to order at Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch has such a wide range of snacks — from their signature charcoal-grilled yakitori to hot soups and specialty dishes — that it was genuinely fun picking based on our mood! They also had good-value set menus. ![Yakitori and snack menu board at Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-06-hgt0h-900.webp) ![Set menu and specialty dish menu board at Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-07-1kr39-900.webp) After much deliberation, we went with the shop's signature favorites👏🏻 We ordered the black pepper karaage with its addictive sweet-and-salty sauce and spicy pepper kick, the beef brisket seafood udon loaded with smoky beef brisket and fresh seafood in a spicy, tangy broth, and — a Sutori must — the yakitori chicken thigh skewers (2p), chewy and packed with savory juice! ![Basic side dishes: shrimp chips and cabbage salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-08-1ccmb-900.webp) ![Japanese-style plates with character glasses and coasters](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-09-jru7d-900.webp) Even the basic side dishes — crispy shrimp chips and crunchy cabbage salad — were exactly my type! The cute Japanese-style plates, character-printed glasses, and coasters made me happy just looking at them✨ ## How were the yakitori chicken rump skewers (2p)? Once all the dishes arrived, the table was completely full — the visuals alone were overwhelming! Golden-grilled signature thigh skewers, crispy-looking black pepper karaage, and a big bowl of red-broth beef brisket seafood udon loaded with seafood — just looking at it made me hungry👏🏻 ![Full spread of dishes on the outdoor terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-10-1j628-900.webp) ![Golden-grilled yakitori chicken thigh skewers (2p)](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-11-1lt8i-900.webp) ![Close-up of thigh skewers served with mayonnaise](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-12-1xx13-900.webp) ![Cross-section of the yakitori thigh skewer showing its juices](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-13-s0lzu-900.webp) The yakitori thigh skewers, full of charcoal aroma, had a chewy texture and burst with savory juice with every bite👍🏻 They were already delicious plain — salty and savory — but dipping them in the mayonnaise that came alongside added a smooth richness that made them even better! ![Black pepper karaage and udon on the terrace table](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-14-150su-900.webp) ![A plate of black pepper karaage in special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-15-zp97b-900.webp) ![Close-up of crispy black pepper karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-16-1y477-900.webp) ![Chopsticks picking up a piece of black pepper karaage](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-17-1662o-900.webp) ## Is the black pepper karaage a good beer snack? The black pepper karaage was also an absolute winner! Crispy outside, juicy inside, coated evenly in a salty-sweet special sauce that instantly grabbed my taste buds! The spicy kick of black pepper burst with every bite, cutting through the greasiness typical of fried food and keeping it clean to eat till the last piece✨ The combination of crispy texture and spicy-sweet pepper flavor was perfect — ideal as a beer snack🍻 ![Karaage and snacks enjoyed with beer](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-18-1h8wb-900.webp) ## Beef brisket seafood udon: a late-night hangover fix The beef brisket seafood udon came in a big bowl generously loaded with beef brisket, blue crab, and seafood — impressively hearty just to look at🙌🏻 The savory brisket flavor and fresh seafood created a deep, spicy, tangy broth that felt like it could clear your head completely! ![Beef brisket seafood udon with blue crab and seafood](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-19-1ie0p-900.webp) The chewy udon noodles soaked up the spicy tangy broth beautifully, making this the perfect dish both as a drinking snack and as a hangover cure! ## Kushikatsu, the deep-fried skewers we added last Feeling like we hadn't had quite enough, we greedily ordered kushikatsu (skewered fried pork) to finish! ![A plate of additional kushikatsu](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-20-fifrv-900.webp) ![Freshly fried kushikatsu skewers](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-21-1wtla-900.webp) ![Kushikatsu dipped in sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-22-1tvca-900.webp) ![Cross-section of kushikatsu showing the filling](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-23-1xfrx-900.webp) Fresh out of the fryer, the crispy batter paired perfectly with the juicy filling inside — the perfect way to close out the meal👏🏻 ![Finishing the meal at the terrace table of Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage-24-pvn3q-900.webp) ## Final verdict on Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch Delicious snacks, that distinctive Japanese sensibility, and an atmospheric terrace — "Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch" nailed all of it as a must-try bar in Bongmyeong-dong, Cheongju! I fell for the vibe and then fell twice more for the taste, so if you're looking for a great bar or snack spot in the Bongmyeong-dong food alley, I highly recommend a visit! ## Where it is - Sutori Cheongju Bongmyeong Branch (숯토리 청주봉명점) - 70 Deogam-ro 114beon-gil, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 덕암로114번길 70 1층 - 36.6500727, 127.4587749 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%AF%ED%86%A0%EB%A6%AC%20%EC%B2%AD%EC%A3%BC%EB%B4%89%EB%AA%85%EC%A0%90/@36.6500727,127.4587749,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-bowl-walk/sutori-cheongju-bongmyeong-yajang-karaage/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt