Jeungpyeong tofu restaurant for cheonggukjang and turmeric rice

Jeungpyeong Son Dubu Gamnamujip exterior and parking

This is Jeungpyeong Son Dubu Gamnamujip (증평손두부감나무집), near Jeungpyeong Elementary and Middle Schools. There is on-site parking, but it is limited, so we parked in front of Jeungpyeong Gymnasium across the street. It is a 15-minute drive from Jeungpyeong Bellforet.

It turns out the restaurant was converted from an old house.

So it may bring back soft, nostalgic memories for older visitors. Benches for a short wait were set up beneath the shade of a tree in front of the restaurant.

At the entrance, there was a waiting board, a tuho (traditional arrow-throwing game) event, and a menu board. It is a popular spot where you may need to wait at weekend lunch.

An old-house atmosphere where you take off your shoes

I mentioned that it was converted from an old house, right? So you need to take off your shoes before going in. It really had the feeling of an old grandmother's house, but it was clean, and the soft classical music playing inside gave it such a lovely atmosphere. High chairs were available too.

A sign inside said that Jeungpyeong Son Dubu Gamnamujip makes tofu only with Korean-grown soybeans, with a commitment to never compromise on care and fundamentals even when it takes time.

As you can see from the country-of-origin labels, you can feel that they use mostly Korean ingredients. From disposable aprons to hair ties at every table, there were thoughtful touches for guests everywhere.

There was a self-service bar near the register in the middle of the hallway, where you could help yourself to side dishes and tofu.

Each table has a kiosk, so you can order there. They accept Jeungpyeong Love Gift Certificates. Also, leave a Naver receipt review and you can receive extras such as sikhye (sweet rice punch) or tofu, so keep that in mind~!

Hwa-ro Ugeoji Cheonggukjang for two

We ordered the restaurant's signature meal, Hwa-ro Ugeoji Cheonggukjang for two.

Hwa-ro cheonggukjang

After ordering, warm tofu arrived first as a little palate cleanser. This can be refilled for free too, so just get more if you need it.

Oh, it is definitely soft, light, and nutty.

Then the side dishes arrived: tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), cheongpomuk (mung bean jelly), perilla-seed sweet potato stems, napa cabbage kimchi, perilla leaves, salad, and zucchini pancakes. True to its name, the ugeoji cheonggukjang came with both a large earthenware pot and a brazier.

Okara, or soybean pulp, was served too. I do not usually like it, but even the okara at Jeungpyeong Son Dubu Gamnamujip was delicious.

The earthenware pot might look small, but it was very deep.

My husband and I both usually love cheonggukjang (fermented soybean stew), and it was so delicious for us. Even people who do not like cheonggukjang could enjoy it because the smell is not too strong,

and I loved that it was packed with vegetables, ugeoji (dried cabbage greens), and soft handmade tofu. Even with Cheongyang chili peppers in it, it was not very spicy.

It felt like a completely vegan health food. And the rice was not just plain rice—it was turmeric rice, so it really felt like nourishing myself?!

Free soybean pulp, dessert, and Slow Post Office postcards

In front of the restaurant, there was free soybean pulp and dessert ice cream provided by the restaurant.

My husband and I happily shared the vanilla and strawberry flavors.

And, fitting for such a sentimental restaurant, they also offer Slow Post Office postcards that they send when the persimmons on the persimmon tree begin to ripen?! Since autumn is just around the corner, we did not join in, but visiting in winter and waiting for the new year could be nice too.

Final thoughts

I really loved being able to try handmade tofu dishes made in-house with Korean-grown soybeans at Jeungpyeong Son Dubu Gamnamujip. It is a neat, warm Jeungpyeong restaurant built around Korean tofu, so it would be great for bringing your parents or older family members, and I think it would be wonderful with little children too. If you are planning to visit nearby, I recommend stopping by.