Gung-dong pasta place, Daejeon: weekend lunch for three at Ciment
In short
Ciment Chungnam National University Branch is a budget-friendly Western restaurant on Daehak-ro in Gung-dong, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon. Three people visited for a weekend lunch and ordered spicy seafood tomato pasta (11,500 won), spicy beef belly pilaf & salad (10,500 won) and bacon cream cheese risotto (9,900 won); all three dishes came out quickly and together, and the portions were generous. For pasta and risotto at around 10,000 won, Ciment Chungnam National University Branch is the first place that comes to mind.
Good to know
- Address
- 1F, 131 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
- Hours
- Daily 10:40–21:40 (last order 21:00)
- Parking
- 1 space at the entrance behind the restaurant; parking in white-lined spaces in the Gung-dong side streets (often crowded)
- Spicy seafood tomato pasta
- 11,500 won
- Spicy beef belly pilaf & salad
- 10,500 won
- Bacon cream cheese risotto
- 9,900 won
- Ordering
- Order and pay at the tableside kiosk
- Self-serve station
- Pickles, jalapeños, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce and more
- Price reference
- ₩11,500 ≈ $8.6 · ₩10,000 ≈ $7.5 · ₩10,500 ≈ $7.8 (2026-10-15)
as written by the visitor on Oct 13, 2026 · not checked with the business
After my last visit to the Hannam main branch of Ciment, I fell in love with the kind prices and the flavor, so this time I finally went back to Ciment's Gung-dong Chungnam National University branch after a long while! 😋
What is Ciment Chungnam National University Branch like?
Ciment is a budget Western restaurant with just two branches in Daejeon: the Hannam main branch and the Gung-dong Chungnam National University branch. This one sits in a prime spot in the university district in front of Chungnam National University, and it's such a popular, great-value hotspot among students that you'd have to be living under a rock not to know it 🔥
It's perfect for an easy lunch near the university or as a stop on a Gung-dong date! Oh, looking at it now, they've opened a new one in Eunhaeng-dong too. They're popping up in all the hot neighborhoods..!!
Ciment Gung-dong hours and parking
Ciment is at 131 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, and it's open every day from 10:40 to 21:40 (last order 21:00). There's room for one car at the back entrance of the shop.
You can also park in the white-line zones in the Gung-dong alleys, but being a university area, finding a spot can get very crowded. I came for a weekend lunch and there was space in the alley behind the shop!
Exterior and interior of Ciment Gung-dong
The shop has a sign on the main road, so it's easy to find. You can feel the stylish vibe from far away, and the signature interior catches your eye right away. Unlike the Hannam branch, it has a signboard, so it was much easier to spot 💖 Right on the main road, so the location is the best!
If you come via the alley instead of the main road, you can enter through the back door.
Inside, the hip, stylish decor gives off a real university-district feel. The tables are laid out efficiently, so it's just right for meeting friends or going on a date!
The self-serve zone is neatly stocked with pickles, jalapeños, Parmesan cheese, hot sauce and more, and the kiosk at each table lets you order and pay in one go, which is handy 😉
How many dishes should three people order?
There were three of us this time, so I ordered just three dishes, haha. We weren't very hungry, so I held back ^^ Everything at Ciment is cheap, so if you don't rein yourself in you'll end up adding everything. Portion control is a must! (The portions are quite big.)
We ordered one cola, and thoughtfully they brought two cups of ice with it, haha.
The staff are seriously fast: all three dishes came out at once!! Truly the speed Koreans love.. 💞 How do they do it.. with so many items on the menu...
Spicy seafood tomato pasta (₩11,500)
Ciment's spicy seafood tomato pasta is ₩11,500, a tomato pasta generously loaded with plump shrimp and squid. I loved it at the Hannam branch too, so I had to order it again! In these days of high prices, I'm touched that you can get seafood pasta of this quality for just over ₩10,000... 🥹✨
The savory spiciness means it's not greasy at all! It's the textbook tomato pasta that everyone will like 👍 Definitely order this one, highly recommended!!
Spicy beef belly pilaf & salad (₩10,500)
Ciment's spicy beef belly pilaf & salad is ₩10,500, and meat lovers will be satisfied for sure! It's packed with savory thin-sliced beef belly, stir-fried in a nicely spicy sauce, so you never get tired of it down to the last spoonful 🤤
A fresh salad comes on the side, and eating them together is perfectly clean and refreshing! If you're ordering a rice dish, try this one 👍 It doesn't look it, but the seasoning is quite punchy, which was totally my style haha.
Bacon cream cheese risotto (₩9,900)
Ciment's bacon cream cheese risotto is ₩9,900, an unbelievably good-value risotto! Thick cream sauce with bacon and cheese added generously, so the richness just explodes 🤤
Take a bite of the spicy tomato pasta or spicy pilaf, then a bite of this thick, rich cream risotto, and the pairing is crazy... Sweet-salty plus rich is a must-order combo! 🧀🔥
To be honest, I preferred the spicy cream bulgogi risotto I had before. It was more intense, haha. I guess I just like spicy, strongly seasoned food.. my tongue is pickled in dopamine 😝
Tips and final thoughts on Ciment Gung-dong
A hidden tip: you can get a mini salad coupon on Naver. Ciment Gung-dong, which I visited for the first time in a while, was once again more than satisfying! 💖
The prices are still kind and easy on the wallet, while the food quality is solid, so I was happy the whole meal. It's the first place that comes to mind when I want pasta at a good price! If you're looking for a casual get-together with friends, a Gung-dong date, or a lunch spot, definitely stop by Ciment Gung-dong! Highly recommended 🫶
Where it is
131 Daehak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, South Korea대전광역시 유성구 대학로 131 1층 씨멘트 충남대점
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