Cheongju Korean set meal with spicy pork: Jeju Badang

Parking and exterior

There is plenty of parking around the restaurant, making it easy to visit by car! This is a great Cheongju restaurant where you can come for a meal without worrying about parking!

The exterior is a clean, stylish standalone building that is easy to spot even from a distance! Its tidy sign and entrance create a polished impression, making it suitable for family gatherings or an important meal!

A spacious dining room and play area

Step inside and you will find a pleasant, spacious dining room! The warm, upscale wood-toned interior stands out, and the tables are well spaced so you can enjoy your meal at ease! Group seating is fully available too, so it is also a great spot for gatherings! There is even a space where little ones can play!

Lunch specials and our order

• Lunch special mackerel set: ₩15,000 / ₩17,000 with pot rice
• Lunch special atka mackerel set: ₩15,000 / ₩17,000 with pot rice
• Lunch special boneless braised hairtail: ₩21,000 / ₩23,000 with pot rice
• Braised mackerel: ₩16,000 / ₩18,000 with pot rice
• Our order: lunch-special mackerel set (pot rice), lunch-special boneless braised hairtail (pot rice)

The basic table setting and self-service bar

The basic table setting prepared after ordering was so well rounded and neatly presented! A variety of banchan (Korean side dishes), including seasoned bracken fern, seasoned bean sprouts, stir-fried mushrooms, and stir-fried anchovies, arrived neatly arranged on a round tray! Spicy pork stir-fry and deeply flavorful miyeokguk (seaweed soup) came with it, so I could enjoy a generous Gagyeong-dong Korean spread even before the mains arrived!

The self-service bar, where you can easily help yourself to more side dishes, is kept very clean! It is stocked with a great variety of banchan! You can even take as much chicken and japchae (stir-fried glass noodles) as you like!

You can freely bring back extra sides such as chicken, japchae, seasoned cucumber, and kimchi from the self-service bar! The chicken was much tastier than I expected! It was a real treat!

Pot rice and boneless braised hairtail

Scoop out the rice from the pot rice and pour in hot water to leave it sitting! Warming your stomach first with seaweed soup before the main meal makes everything feel so nice and clean!

The boneless braised hairtail, the restaurant's main dish, was so convenient to eat because there was no need to pick out any bones!

The reduced, sweet-spicy sauce had soaked deep into the moist, tender hairtail flesh, and placing it over warm rice naturally brought out an exclamation! The seasoning was not overpowering yet had a deep savory flavor, so a whole bowl of rice disappeared in no time.

Grilled mackerel and spicy pork stir-fry

The grilled mackerel was better than expected too! It was crisp on the outside, while the inside stayed moist and full of juices!

The mackerel's characteristically rich oiliness and tender flesh were wonderfully balanced, and even the golden-brown grilled skin was mild and delicious!

The spicy pork stir-fry was also excellent with rice, with just the right smoky flavor and seasoning! To finish, I poured savory hot water into the pot rice to make warm sungnyung (scorched-rice tea), which left my stomach feeling clean and comfortable!

A neat and generous meal

If you are looking for a neat, generous set meal in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju, this is a Cheongju restaurant I recommend! With its clean interior, thoughtfully prepared basic sides, and flavorful braised hairtail and spicy pork stir-fry, it is a Gagyeong-dong Korean restaurant for a satisfying meal! Be sure to visit when you want to enjoy Korean food in Cheongju!