# Cheongju Korean restaurant with budae jjigae and beef bulgogi - By Eunchae (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-lunch-signs/) - Written Sep 13, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-lunch-signs/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-lunch-signs/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/index.md) ## In short Gorae Budae Jjigae (고래부대찌개) Ochang Main Branch is a Korean restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju, Chungbuk. We ordered the new 500g beef bulgogi for 2 and the signature budae jjigae, enjoying the light mushroom broth and generous toppings. A great choice when you want hearty yet wholesome beef bulgogi alongside spicy budae jjigae. ## Good to know - **Parking**: A dedicated lot is behind the building; when it is full on weekends, street parking is available nearby. - **Payment**: Cheongju Pay accepted. - **Reservation and takeout**: Naver reservations include complimentary sausage; budae jjigae takeout has a 2+1 offer. - **Refills**: Unlimited rice and ramen noodles with one menu item ordered per person. - **Weekday offer**: Before 12 p.m. on weekdays, parties of two or more reportedly receive one grilled bratwurst steak per table. - **Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi, small (2 people)**: 500g of meat, ₩35,000. - **Gorae Traditional Flower Budae Jjigae**: ₩13,000. *as written by the visitor on Sep 13, 2026* Gorae Budae Jjigae, a Cheongju Ochang spot famous for its restorative budae jjigae (Korean army stew)! I’ve come back here several times myself. They recently launched a new beef bulgogi, so I went to try it~ Since this is already a place with such delicious broth, the bulgogi was special too. Here’s my honest review after enjoying both beef bulgogi and budae jjigae! ![Signature dishes at Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-01-twfm0-1200.webp) ## Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang location and parking Gorae Budae Jjigae in Ochang is near the post office. It is right beside Balsan Bookstore, with the entrance facing the road! Look for the white sign~ ![Exterior of Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-02-1av3o-966.webp) There is a fairly large parking lot behind the building (down the alley to the right when facing the entrance). Parking was easy, and if it is full on weekends, you can park in the nearby alleys. ![Dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant building](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-03-a0ekc-966.webp) ## Inside the restaurant and ordering perks There are quite a few tables inside. I came straight after work on a weekday evening, and this Ochang budae jjigae favorite already had many seats taken! ![Inside Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-04-18xcp-966.webp) At Gorae Budae Jjigae, rice and ramen noodles are unlimited when each person orders a menu item! For parties of two or more arriving before 12 p.m. on weekdays, one grilled bratwurst steak per table is reportedly complimentary 💓 ![Gorae Budae Jjigae menu and unlimited refill information](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-05-1dvf0-966.webp) ![Gorae Budae Jjigae menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-06-1tq21-966.webp) ![Gorae Budae Jjigae menu board and benefit information](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-07-zawkj-966.webp) Gorae Budae Jjigae in Ochang has a wide range of choices. Here are my menu recommendations by occasion ✅ - Want plenty of handmade beef ham → Giant Beef Ham Hot Pot - A premium menu for elders or treating someone → Cordyceps Flower Budae Jjigae - A restorative option to energize a tired body → Black Garlic Flower Budae Jjigae - The signature! Ham, bacon, and boiled dumpling toppings → Traditional Flower Budae Jjigae - A value option featuring handmade ham → Gorae Budae Jjigae - Rich restorative broth and a mountain of meat → Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi ![Review and takeout benefit information](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-08-8oyye-966.webp) There are also Instagram and Naver review benefits. In particular, saving the place, making a reservation, and posting a receipt review on Naver can earn you generous extras! Add the KakaoTalk channel as a friend for the 2+1 takeout deal, too. You can also earn 5% back for cash payments and 3% for card payments 👍 ## Self-serve bar and dessert The basic side dishes were mul kimchi (water kimchi) and seasoned shredded radish. Since we ordered beef bulgogi, the house special sauce came with it too. ![Mul kimchi and seasoned shredded radish side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-09-wkpjm-966.webp) ![Basic sides and special sauce served with the beef bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-10-15qht-966.webp) ![Special sauce served with beef bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-11-vqd8y-966.webp) At the self-serve bar, you can refill the basic sides, budae jjigae seasoning, rice, and ramen noodles. The staff check in and add broth from time to time, but when they are busy, it is fine to refill it yourself! ![Ice cream and coffee machine for dessert](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-12-d4nao-966.webp) And you can even enjoy dessert! There is ice cream and a coffee machine all ready for you. Finishing with sweet soft-serve ice cream was the best 🍦 ## Ordering Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi and Traditional Flower Budae Jjigae We ordered the new Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi and Gorae Traditional Flower Budae Jjigae. Instructions for enjoying the bulgogi are posted on the tablet, so definitely refer to them when you order! ![Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi and Flower Budae Jjigae order](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-13-15g8u-966.webp) ![Instructions for eating beef bulgogi posted on the tablet](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-14-szzev-966.webp) ### 500g of meat alone: Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi, small (2 people), ₩35,000 Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi has beef bulgogi piled up like a mountain over mung bean sprouts, green onion, and onion! It was a very generous portion for two people. ![Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi over mung bean sprouts and green onion](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-15-16r7c-966.webp) Along the lower edge were broth, shiitake mushrooms, and oyster mushrooms. At first, a staff member lifts some of it up and explains how to cook it! ![Beef bulgogi with broth and mushrooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-16-1s993-966.webp) After letting it boil a little, I tasted the broth first, and it was not the usual beef bulgogi broth. I asked later and was told it is the same broth used for the budae jjigae—the broth steeped with sanghwang mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms! That made it much more distinctive and clean-tasting, which I loved. ![Beef bulgogi in sanghwang mushroom and shiitake broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-17-zz4pv-966.webp) ![Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi with light broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-18-1n7of-966.webp) The meat was not tough at all; it was tender, savory, and delicious. Unlike other beef bulgogi that starts out intensely sweet and salty, this began with a lighter flavor, so it felt like something anyone of any age could enjoy in a wholesome, delicious way 🤍 There were a few slices of bacon to enjoy along with it too. ![Tender beef bulgogi and bacon](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-19-1fsr0-966.webp) Dip it in the special sauce and the umami explodes! ![Beef bulgogi dipped in special sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-20-tn4g3-966.webp) There were also lots of dangmyeon (Korean glass noodles) underneath. As we ate, the broth reduced and became sweet and savory, making it perfect for mixing a little rice into! This is an Ochang beef bulgogi spot with a wholesome feel, great flavor, and a generous portion 🧡 ![Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi with glass noodles](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-21-72m69-966.webp) ![Generous serving of Gorae Giant Flower Beef Bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-22-179r7-966.webp) ### Signature menu: Gorae Traditional Flower Budae Jjigae, ₩13,000 Since this is a Cheongju budae jjigae favorite, it would have been a shame to leave without having it. So we added just one serving! It is the signature menu with all kinds of handmade ham, bacon, and boiled dumplings as toppings ✨ Even for one serving, it was this generous! ![Flower Budae Jjigae topped with handmade ham and boiled dumplings](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-23-1718w-966.webp) ![Gorae Traditional Flower Budae Jjigae in sanghwang mushroom broth](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi-24-wc40s-966.webp) With deep sanghwang mushroom broth, a pleasantly spicy seasoning paste, and plenty of different handmade hams, the soup here is incredible 👏 I need to go back for it again soon... ## Where it is - Gorae Budae Jjigae (고래부대찌개) Ochang Main Branch (수제햄 고래부대찌개 오창본점) - 13 Jungsimsangeop 2-ro, Ochang-eup, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 청원구 오창읍 중심상업2로 13 수제햄 고래부대찌개 오창본점 - 36.7120697, 127.4311614 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%88%98%EC%A0%9C%ED%96%84%20%EA%B3%A0%EB%9E%98%EB%B6%80%EB%8C%80%EC%B0%8C%EA%B0%9C%20%EC%98%A4%EC%B0%BD%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.7120697,127.4311614,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-lunch-signs/ochang-mushroom-broth-bulgogi/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt