# Cheongju Korean restaurant, lunch-only gochujang pork, 2pm cutoff - By Boyeon (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-paper-napkin/) - Written Sep 7, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This review was written after a sponsored restaurant visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-paper-napkin/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-paper-napkin/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/index.md) ## In short Ttukbangjip is a charcoal gochujang pork restaurant in Sajik-dong, Cheongju, open only for lunch from 11am to 3pm. The writer ordered gochujang-grilled pork for two with two bowls of rice, plus cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), lettuce wraps and scallion salad, and found the seasoning mild enough for spice-sensitive eaters. A smoky, well-seasoned grill spot worth a repeat visit for anyone eating lunch near Seongan-gil. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 11am–3pm (4 hours a day, lunch only) - **Order cutoff**: No additional orders after 2pm - **Ordered**: Gochujang-grilled pork for 2, 2 bowls of rice - **Included**: Cheonggukjang, lettuce wraps, scallion salad / self-serve side dish bar - **Parking**: Lot in front of and beside the building, plus roadside parking near Musimcheon stream - **Reservations**: Recommended in advance for groups of 4 or more - **Receipt review perk**: Free kimchi mari guksu (cold kimchi noodles) or a bottle of makgeolli *as written by the visitor on Sep 7, 2026* Today I want to give an honest review of a Korean restaurant I'd recommend among the food spots in Sajik-dong, Cheongju — Ttukbangjip (뚝방집). This place is only open 11am to 3pm, just 4 hours a day, so you can only catch it for lunch, but it's a charcoal-grilled gochujang pork spot worth the trip, haha. > Ttukbangjip ## Parking and the vibe inside There's a parking lot in front of and beside the building, which made it easy to visit, and there's also plenty of roadside parking near Musimcheon stream nearby, so driving here is convenient too. ![Exterior of Ttukbangjip and its parking lot](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-01-1ptdu-966.webp) The inside was bigger than I expected, with quite a lot of tables. If you're planning to visit with 4 or more people, I'd recommend booking ahead. ![Interior of Ttukbangjip with plenty of tables](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-02-c0b4u-966.webp) ![View of the seating area at Ttukbangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-03-1qc2j-966.webp) There's a receipt review event too! If you leave a review you get free kimchi mari guksu (cold kimchi noodles) or a bottle of makgeolli (rice wine), so everyone should try it, haha. ![Sign about the receipt review perk](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-04-1ydf0-966.webp) ## Orders close at 2pm All orders close at 2pm. Even if you're still eating inside, you can't add anything after two, so order early. If you show up after 1:30pm, it's best to just order everything you want to eat right when you sit down. ![Order cutoff time notice and menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-05-ug0hy-966.webp) We ordered the gochujang-grilled pork for two, plus two bowls of rice. I heard the kimchi mari guksu here is great and thought about ordering it, but decided to save it for next time, haha. Any side dishes you run short on, you can grab from the self-serve bar. It was clearly well-kept and clean, which as a customer I found really satisfying. ![Neatly kept self-serve side dish bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-06-1g64l-966.webp) ## The basic side dishes and cheonggukjang The basic side dishes come with lettuce wraps and scallion salad, both of which go great with the gochujang pork. ![Table setting with lettuce wraps and scallion salad](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-07-p4xmt-966.webp) And cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew) comes included as standard! This tasted exactly like the cheonggukjang my grandma used to make, so I think older folks would really love it too. It had plenty of tofu and ground meat in it, and overall a generous portion, so it never felt lacking. ![A bowl of cheonggukjang included with the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-08-79b6h-966.webp) ![Cheonggukjang with tofu and ground meat](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-09-1g8x4-966.webp) ## How was the charcoal gochujang pork? The main dish, gochujang-grilled pork, is cooked to order over charcoal at a grilling station outside, so it can take a little while. If you want to add an order mid-meal, keep that wait time in mind and order early. The meat wasn't tough or dry at all — it stayed juicy — and the seasoning was genuinely delicious 👍🏻👍🏻 ![Gochujang pork grilled over charcoal](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-10-mr6na-966.webp) Front to back, this gochujang pork is packed with smoky charcoal flavor and genuinely delicious ㅠㅠ Honestly I didn't expect much, but it was better than I thought, and I found myself wanting to come back. It also has a bit of a drinking-snack feel, so if you like day drinking, it'd pair well. I really can't figure out why they only run a lunch service ㅜ ![Smoky gochujang pork for two](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-11-4cmpp-m-1200.webp) The gochujang pork portion was plenty for two people, and it goes so well with rice that I really recommend adding a bowl to eat alongside it. ![Gochujang pork served with bowls of rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-12-1fgmf-966.webp) ### How spicy is it? The gochujang seasoning wasn't spicy at all, so even someone who can't handle spice like me could eat it comfortably, and looking at other tables, it seemed like kids around elementary-school age or older could handle it too. It's a great spot for a family lunch out, or for lunch after walking around Seongan-gil. ![Picking up a piece of gochujang-grilled pork](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-13-15dt9-966.webp) If you love smoky, well-seasoned grilled meat, this is a genuine must-visit spot. It goes great wrapped in lettuce too, so definitely try the wraps. I'm not usually a big fan of lettuce wraps, but it paired so well with the meat that I ended up wrapping several, haha. ![Charcoal gochujang pork wrapped in lettuce](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-14-1jh60-966.webp) ![The finished lunch spread at Ttukbangjip](https://img.superchart.com/images/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch-15-mm09s-966.webp) ## Wrap-up If you want a delicious Korean lunch near Seongan-gil in Cheongju, I'd recommend this place. It was packed with smoky charcoal flavor and genuinely delicious, and it's great for a filling meal. Everyone, go check out Ttukbangjip~❤️🔥 I'd definitely go back! If you like Korean food, it's also a solid pick for a date~ ## Where it is - Ttukbangjip (뚝방집) - 435 Musimseo-ro, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 서원구 무심서로 435 1층 - 36.6304077, 127.4809729 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EB%9A%9D%EB%B0%A9%EC%A7%91/@36.6304077,127.4809729,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-paper-napkin/cheongju-sajik-dong-charcoal-gochujang-grill-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt