Cheongju bulgogi restaurant for fall dates by Daecheong Dam: Ojangdong

On a cool, breezy fall day off, I went out toward Daecheong Dam for a drive and some date-y vibes. That area is great for a slow scenic drive, and in fall it's even better with the autumn leaves added on top. This time I visited Ojangdong Heungnamjip as a Cheongnamdae restaurant pick, and it turned out to be a Cheongju spot where the beef bulgogi and naengmyeon (cold noodles) are especially good!

Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju Branch

How close is Ojangdong Heungnamjip to Cheongnamdae, and is there parking?

Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju Branch is on Danjae-ro in Namil-myeon, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, so it's close to Cheongnamdae too. There's also a dedicated parking lot right in front of the restaurant!

Since Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju is so close to Cheongnamdae, it's a great stop for a good meal if you're planning an outing to Cheongnamdae. Especially in this fall weather, it's a nice Cheongju restaurant to visit after enjoying the autumn leaves at Cheongnamdae.

As the name suggests, Ojangdong Heungnamjip is known for its naengmyeon — it's notable that you can now enjoy the menu of this long-loved Ojangdong (Seoul) naengmyeon restaurant here in Cheongju too. On top of that, you can also enjoy bulgogi made with top-grade hanwoo (Korean beef), so it'd be great for a family meal out too 👍🏻

Tablet ordering and the self-serve bar at Ojangdong Heungnamjip

At Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju Branch you order via the tablet at each table, and the raw hanwoo bulgogi can only be ordered starting from 2 servings.

• Raw hanwoo bulgogi (2 servings)
• Skate bibim naengmyeon (spicy mixed cold noodles with skate)

At the self-serve bar you can refill warm broth, kimchi, salted squid, and more. Best of all, Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju doesn't use any Chinese-made kimchi at all, so it was nice to eat without worry ❤

What does the 240-hour aged soy sauce hanwoo bulgogi taste like?

The raw hanwoo bulgogi at Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju Branch, this Cheongju restaurant near Cheongnamdae, came out first. It's made with 1+ to 1++ grade hanwoo marinated in a special soy sauce aged for 240 hours. The seasoning was just right, and since it's raw beef bulgogi, the meat itself was so tender and delicious — it seemed like it'd be great to eat with kids too!

Which side dishes come with the bulgogi?

Salad, japchae (stir-fried glass noodles), dongchimi (radish water kimchi), and shredded scallion salad all came out as side dishes to go with the meat — personally, I found the japchae and wood ear mushrooms especially delicious. A Cheongju restaurant where you can feel the care put into every single side dish ✨

Since the hanwoo bulgogi is boiled right at the table, the visual and smell factor was intense too, haha. With mushrooms, glass noodles, and vegetables all mixed together, it felt like a proper, healthy Korean meal. When you actually taste the bulgogi at Ojangdong Heungnamjip, this Cheongju restaurant near Cheongnamdae, the seasoning is well soaked into the meat but isn't salty — it has a mild, sweet flavor that never gets old. It's delicious eaten with rice or piled onto lettuce salad too, so I'd genuinely recommend it as a proper Cheongju bulgogi restaurant.

House-made Hamhung naengmyeon at Ojangdong Heungnamjip

Skate bibim naengmyeon: how spicy and how chewy?

Hamhung-style cold noodles with dough made fresh in-house every day. Naengmyeon is a must when it comes to Ojangdong Heungnamjip Cheongju! Being able to taste the menu of this long-running Ojangdong (Seoul) naengmyeon restaurant here in Cheongju is a big reason I'd recommend it to noodle lovers too.

The skate bibim naengmyeon in particular is made with dough kneaded fresh in-house every day, using 99% sweet potato starch, so the noodles had a nice chewy texture. The bibim naengmyeon was spicy yet savory, and it paired really well with the raw hanwoo bulgogi.

Planning a Cheongnamdae and Daecheong Dam drive date around this meal

If you're looking for a hearty meal after visiting Cheongnamdae, I'd recommend Ojangdong Heungnamjip as a Cheongju restaurant near Cheongnamdae! With raw hanwoo bulgogi made with 240-hour aged special soy sauce and house-made bibim naengmyeon, there's a good variety of menu items, making it a great spot to visit with family too. Especially in this season of pretty fall foliage, enjoy sightseeing at Cheongnamdae along with a delicious meal.