# Cheongju Korean restaurant with giant beef bulgogi: Gorae Budae Jjigae - By Juwon (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-porcelain-spoon/) - Written Sep 11, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written with sponsorship for an in-store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-porcelain-spoon/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-porcelain-spoon/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/index.md) ## In short Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch is a homemade-ham budae jjigae restaurant in Ochang, Cheongju, Chungbuk. I chose the giant flower beef bulgogi over the signature budae jjigae, and its flower-like arrangement made for a seriously generous lunch. Verdict: A memorable pick for days when you are craving beef. ## Good to know - **Hours**: 10:30–21:20 - **Break time**: 16:00–17:00 - **Parking**: Available - **Services**: Takeout, delivery, and reservations available *as written by the visitor on Sep 11, 2026* Gorae Budae Jjigae (고래부대찌개) Ochang Main Branch is said to be sooo good in Ochang. As its name suggests, budae jjigae (army stew) is the signature here, but I went with the giant flower beef bulgogi this day '◡' ## Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch: Location and information It is in Ochang's central commercial area, so it was easy to find and makes a nice spot for lunch or dinner. Takeout and delivery are available, and apparently you can make a reservation too, so keep that in mind. ミ★ ![Exterior of Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-01-1tkss-740.webp) ## Lunch-hour waiting and the wait Once lunchtime rolls around, waiting is a must..!! The fact that they have Tabling says it all, right? 👍 ![Lunch-hour waiting area information](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-02-1ny1y-740.webp) ![Tabling wait system information](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-03-dawvx-1200.webp) ![Waiting area for restaurant guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-04-dckql-740.webp) We got in without waiting, but they even had coffee and ice cream so waiting guests would not get bored. Seriously, such a thoughtful touch ✔️ ![Coffee and ice cream for waiting guests](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-05-1ktqu-740.webp) Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch, with its homemade ham you can trust and enjoy ❣️ ![Interior of Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-06-2hbpi-740.webp) ![Neat restaurant table area](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-07-1wxkc-740.webp) ## Kiosk ordering and a comfortable dining room Once inside, the restaurant was neatly organized too. The tables were not packed too tightly together, so it was comfortable for a meal, and there were lots of diners around lunchtime. A kiosk, of course! I looked over the menu 😊 There were, naturally, all kinds of budae jjigae options, and the beef bulgogi we wanted was easy to spot too 👀 I was curious about the signature budae jjigae, but it felt a little heavy for lunch that day, and I was craving meat so badly that giant flower beef bulgogi was an immediate decision! ![Kiosk menu selection screen](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-08-veykw-740.webp) The self-service bar was such a thoughtful touch too 🤍 ![Restaurant self-service bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-09-phvk3-740.webp) ![A full set of giant flower beef bulgogi](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-10-9gcic-740.webp) ## Just how generous was the giant flower beef bulgogi? It was honestly way more generous than I expected!! I could see why “giant flower” is in the name. The meat fanned out like a flower from the center, so it looked delicious and made the whole table feel completely full 🩷 Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch is known as a budae jjigae specialist that makes and uses its own homemade ham. At first, I was naturally planning to try the budae jjigae, but I chose the giant flower beef bulgogi that day. Once I actually tried it, though, the beef bulgogi was quite satisfying too. Just because a place is famous for budae jjigae does not mean you have to eat only budae jjigae, haha. If you are craving a meat dish that day like I was, I think giant flower beef bulgogi is worth adding to your options! ![Table setting after the giant flower beef bulgogi meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae-11-1vnyn-740.webp) Ahh, I am sooo full,,, 🤍 Budae jjigae is the main event, so it is a great reason to visit, but I also recommend the giant flower beef bulgogi for days when you are craving meat! It is not a place with just one good dish—you can choose among several dishes to suit your taste—so I highly recommend it for family meals or groups too! If you are looking for a proper budae jjigae spot in Ochang, I would recommend Gorae Budae Jjigae Ochang Main Branch. And if you are craving beef bulgogi that day like I was, remember the giant flower beef bulgogi too 🤍 ## 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-porcelain-spoon/ochang-daewang-bulgogi-gorae-budae-jjigae/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt