# Nonsan Korean restaurant with private rooms: Sonamu Hanjeongsik - By Seohui (https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-wooden-tray/) - Written Sep 8, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Nonsan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This post was written with support for a visit to the restaurant. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-wooden-tray/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@daejeon-wooden-tray/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/index.md) ## In short Sonamu Hanjeongsik is a Korean restaurant near Tapjeongho Lake in Nonsan, Chungnam. I reserved dinner with my parents and loved the ₩30,000 Gukhwa set meal, private hanok-style room, tender braised beef ribs, and Nonsan strawberry juice. A wonderful choice for a meal with parents or a gathering. ## Good to know - **Address**: Building A, 357 Nonsan-daero, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - **Hours**: Daily 11:00–20:00 - **Regular closure**: Wednesday - **Break time**: 15:00–17:00 - **Last order**: 14:00 / 19:00 - **Parking**: Available - **Gukhwa set meal**: ₩30,000 - **Sonamu set meal**: ₩43,000 - **Private rooms**: Two 4-person tables per room; seats 2–8 - **Group room**: Up to 40 people *as written by the visitor on Sep 8, 2026* ![Signature view of Sonamu Hanjeongsik](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-01-7rd68-1200.webp) While visiting near Tapjeongho Lake in Nonsan with my parents, I found a restaurant I thought they would love, Sonamu Hanjeongsik (소나무 한정식), and we went! To give you the conclusion first, I was so happy with it that I thought bringing my parents here was such a good decision. I definitely recommend it if you are looking for a great restaurant in Nonsan! ## Sonamu Hanjeongsik near Tapjeongho Lake in Nonsan We made a reservation in advance and visited for dinner. True to its name, Sonamu Hanjeongsik has pine trees planted outside, and its old-house-style exterior gives it a lovely atmosphere. There is a spacious parking lot in front, so we could visit comfortably without worrying about parking. Parking lots with gravel or dirt can be inconvenient, so I also loved that this one was neatly paved with stone! ![Spacious stone-paved parking lot in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-02-1y4s2-966.webp) One reason I could choose this place was that it has received a Blue Ribbon for three years running..! ![Information about the restaurant's Blue Ribbon selection](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-03-1qkkn-966.webp) Once we stepped inside, it felt even more like a hanok (traditional Korean house), and my parents loved it before the food had even arrived. ![Hanok-style restaurant interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-04-9ib72-966.webp) ![Restaurant interior with several private rooms](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-05-1qmi7-966.webp) There were also so many private rooms. Each room has two four-person tables, accommodating two to eight people, while the group room can hold up to 40 people—truly an ideal gathering spot. We were shown to a room at the end of the first floor. With windows on both sides, my mother loved looking out at all the lush greenery. ![First-floor private room with windows on both sides](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-06-81hl4-966.webp) There is also a coffee vending machine by the entrance to enjoy before or after your meal. ![Coffee vending machine at the entrance](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-07-imery-966.webp) ![Gukhwa and Sonamu set meal menu](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-08-14tq5-966.webp) ## The difference between the Gukhwa and Sonamu set meals There are two menu options: the Gukhwa set meal at ₩30,000 and the Sonamu set meal at ₩43,000. The differences are snacks, marinated tomatoes, fried ginseng, and stir-fried octopus. Since we are light eaters, we ordered the Gukhwa set meal. ![Lemon-scented hot towel](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-09-1p731-966.webp) They first brought us hot towels. Wiping my hands with the lemon-scented towel was fragrant and such a nice touch. ![Pumpkin porridge and basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-10-95b47-966.webp) A welcome course of pumpkin porridge and four banchan (Korean side dishes) arrived. The basic dishes included kimchi, oi muchim (seasoned cucumber), perilla-leaf pickles, and greens that seemed dressed in a perilla-seed sauce, though the side dishes vary each time. All of these dishes, except for the final course, were set out in no time. ![Abundant Korean set meal spread](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-11-yx4lu-966.webp) Ta-da ♥ Doesn’t it look truly abundant? While I was taking photos, my mother kept watching the dishes being set out and saying how plentiful and beautifully presented everything was. It made me feel so proud! ![Gukhwa set meal with assorted side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-12-pe0yi-966.webp) The Sonamu set meal is also beautifully served, but even the Gukhwa set meal we ordered came with lovingly prepared side dishes and an impressive variety. ![Neatly arranged individual Gukhwa set meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-13-16277-966.webp) ## A neat individual set meal with no sharing required When doenjang-jjigae (soybean-paste stew), glutinous rice cakes, salad, and makguksu (buckwheat noodles) arrive in shared bowls, it can be a hassle to portion them out. Here, everything was served neatly as individual sets, so it was easy to start eating right away. The glutinous-rice bukkumi pancakes were wonderfully chewy and delicious with honey brushed over them! ![Honey-brushed glutinous-rice bukkumi pancake](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-14-bz1qr-966.webp) ![Neatly plated Korean set meal dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-15-1i7gn-966.webp) ![Neat selection of Korean set meal side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-16-80v6i-966.webp) ![Individual Korean set meal dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-17-qs5pw-966.webp) Everything was presented so neatly that I simply had to take individual shots. You could really feel the care that went into making every dish. ![Carefully plated individual dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-18-1d3yj-966.webp) ![Fragrant perilla-oil makguksu](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-19-n15wu-966.webp) I had been craving noodles too, so getting fragrant perilla-oil makguksu with the meal felt like hitting the jackpot. ## Braised beef ribs, grilled hairtail, and a well-balanced meal The first side dish I tried was soy-marinated shrimp! Maybe it was because it was my first bite, but it was so good that I wanted to learn the seasoning sauce. It was not salty at all, yet perfectly seasoned—I could see why it had earned a Blue Ribbon. ![Soy-marinated shrimp side dish](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-20-16tmm-966.webp) From the moment I heard that the ribs had been cooked at a low temperature for 24 hours, I was sure they would be tender. They came with plenty of vegetables and looked so good that I understood why guests love the braised beef ribs here. ![Braised beef ribs with vegetables](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-21-7wj3k-966.webp) Once I tasted them, the seasoning had fully soaked into the meat without being overpowering, so I kept reaching for more! They were delicious over white rice and with the gingko nuts and shishito peppers that came alongside them. Grilled hairtail is hard to make at home.. They use wonderfully plump fish, so it was tender with a lovely bite and delicious. ![Plump grilled hairtail](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-22-3zjrl-966.webp) Among the soy-sauce-based dishes, the refreshing chicken breast and slightly spicy doenjang-jjigae kept the whole meal from feeling rich and balanced the flavors beautifully. ![Chicken breast and doenjang-jjigae side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-23-g3mry-966.webp) To finish, I ate the side dishes with nurungji (crispy scorched rice). Since none of the dishes were overly seasoned, I ate so much that I worried I might get indigestion, but it digested so well haha. Even when you are full, you have to try the citron yokan jelly and Nonsan strawberry juice for dessert! The Nonsan strawberry juice was so delicious it tasted as though it had been made with only 100% strawberries—I would want to buy it again and again, so please try it! ![Sonamu Hanjeongsik exterior with the lights on](https://img.superchart.com/images/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree-24-rynfl-966.webp) When we came outside after finishing, the lights had come on, making the exterior feel even more atmospheric haha. The owner and staff were all kind, and I could feel care as well as flavor in the food, so I was satisfied from beginning to end! If you love Korean food or are visiting Tapjeongho Lake with your parents, I wholeheartedly recommend Sonamu Hanjeongsik, a great restaurant in Nonsan! ## Where it is - Sonamu Hanjeongsik (소나무 한정식) (소나무 한정식) - Building A, 357 Nonsan-daero, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea - 충청남도 논산시 논산대로 357 A동 - 36.1948302, 127.0992284 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%86%8C%EB%82%98%EB%AC%B4%20%ED%95%9C%EC%A0%95%EC%8B%9D/@36.1948302,127.0992284,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@daejeon-wooden-tray/nonsan-tapjeongho-hansik-pine-tree/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt