Chicken skin gyoza and spicy rib bowl in Cheongju: Myeonsikdang

What kind of restaurant is Myeonsikdang Jiwel City?

Myeonsikdang Jiwel City is a Japanese restaurant at 39 Daenong-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, near Jiwel City in Bokdae-dong. It's open daily from 10:30 to 21:30, last order 20:50, and you get 2 hours of free parking if you use the LK Triplex parking lot.

Today I'm introducing Myeonsikdang Jiwel City, located in Bokdae-dong, Cheongju! I love Japanese food so much! How about you guys~~?

With generous portions and wallet-friendly prices, it's known as one of Cheongju's best value-for-money spots for a full meal! If you love Japanese food, definitely keep this one on your list!

Myeonsikdang Jiwel City exterior and entrance

The exterior stands out with a clean, modern sign! There's a banner and a menu board set up at the entrance, so you can check the main dishes before you even walk in!

Can you eat alone? Inside Myeonsikdang Jiwel City and its seating

2-top and 4-top tables are laid out efficiently, and there are window bar seats for solo diners too! Each table has a tablet ordering device, making ordering and payment super convenient!

There are also lots of new menu items!! The spicy kimchi udon looks so good!!

Myeonsikdang Jiwel City menu and prices

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What we ordered at Myeonsikdang Jiwel City

• Spicy rib rice bowl + mini cold soba
• Mazesoba (mixed noodles)
• Chicken skin gyoza (4p)

How is the spicy rib rice bowl with mini cold soba?

Spicy seasoned ribs with a faint smoky char come piled generously on top of the rice!

Break the golden egg yolk and mix it all together with the crunchy sliced onion and fresh scallions — the spicy, savory flavor spreads through your whole mouth! The chewy texture of the meat and the seasoning work great together, making this a perfect dish for anyone who loves spicy food!

Chewy buckwheat noodles sit neatly over a cold, half-frozen broth topped with chopped scallions and minced wasabi! One sip and your mouth feels refreshed — the clean, deep bonito-flavored broth is excellent!

It's a light, easy side to pair with the rice bowl or the mixed noodles as your main, and it works as a refreshing finish no matter when you visit, not just in summer!

Mazesoba: mixing the sauce with the mini rice

Minced meat, seaweed flakes, chopped chives, onion, roasted sesame salt, and the special seasoning powder all pile generously on top of the noodles — such a rich-looking dish!

Mix everything together evenly and the noodles pick up the sharp scent of scallion and the savory, salty seasoning, delivering deep flavor with every bite! After finishing the noodles, mix the leftover sauce with the mini rice that comes alongside for another round of hearty satisfaction!

Side order: chicken skin gyoza, 4 pieces

A special side dish with a moist, packed dumpling filling inside golden, crispy fried chicken skin! One bite and the crispy exterior gives way to savory juices bursting out — it's hard not to be impressed! Dip it in the accompanying sauce and you get the perfect crispy-outside, juicy-inside combo!

Myeonsikdang Jiwel City: the verdict

Myeonsikdang Jiwel City, which I visited while hunting for good food near Jiwel City, has a solid lineup of noodle dishes, rice bowls, and side menus! With convenient parking, a clean interior, and great value for money, it's a place I'd recommend to anyone looking for good food near Jiwel City!