Cheonan army stew lunch: Songtan pot with extra ham at Cheongwon

What is Cheongwon Restaurant in Dujeong-dong, Cheonan?

Cheongwon Restaurant: Cooking Budae-jjigae (청원식당 부대찌개를 끓이다) is a popular budae-jjigae spot in Dujeong-dong near Dujeong Station. It is open daily 11:00-21:00 with no break time and closed every Sunday. The address is 32-4 Dujeongsangga 4-gil, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam, and you can park in the lot in front of the restaurant.

Exterior of Cheongwon Restaurant

Hello everyone ⋆◡̎⋆ꢭ I'm at Cheongwon Restaurant, a budae-jjigae (army stew) place near Dujeong Station. The cold wind has started blowing, and it's exactly the weather for something hot and spicy.

Cheongwon takeout discount and free egg roll: what are the conditions?

Takeout gets ₩2,000 off, and the sign says it's for 2 people or more. Customers who visit before 11:30 also get a free egg roll, so don't miss it 💘❕️

Parking at Cheongwon Restaurant: is it okay for an SUV?

There's room for about 4 cars in front of the restaurant, which might feel a bit tight. It's a one-way street and the alley is rather narrow.

Cheongwon in Dujeong-dong is already known as a budae-jjigae hotspot, even among mukbang YouTubers. I drive a compact car, so parking was easy, but an SUV might have a hard time, haha. Just a heads-up.

Songtan vs. Cheongwon budae-jjigae: what's the difference?

The menu is simple, just two items: Cheongwon budae-jjigae and Songtan budae-jjigae ㅎ_ㅎ The Songtan budae-jjigae is the classic version, with minced Korean beef (hanwoo) for a deep broth. The Cheongwon budae-jjigae adds beef brisket and Cheongyang chilies to the same base, so pick it if you want it spicier.

You choose one of the two. I had the Cheongwon last time, so this time I'm trying the basic Songtan one.

Tips for the best meal at Cheongwon Restaurant

• Choose the budae-jjigae that suits your taste
• Wait until the staff stirs the stew for you
• Taste the broth first, then add stock to your liking
• Use the self-serve bar for rice, ramyeon noodles and side dishes (for the fish cake side dish, call the staff)
• Join the review event and enjoy your budae-jjigae

Seating at Cheongwon Restaurant: can groups go?

The restaurant has 4-person tables lined up tightly together, so it should work even better for groups. Pushed together, they let up to 12 people sit and chat over the meal. Judging by the other customers, lots of friends, couples and families come here.

Unlimited ramyeon noodles and rice refills~! I think it's a really great-value menu. Cheongwon in Dujeong-dong, the best budae-jjigae~!~!

Songtan budae-jjigae with extra ham: how did it taste?

Ta-da! I ordered the Songtan budae-jjigae at Cheongwon and added a ham refill. With the ham in, the pot looks much more generous.

The ham and sausage flavor is really rich. Adding cheese would be even better, but my friend doesn't like cheese, so I boldly skipped it. The meaty aroma from the ham and sausage blended with the beef broth and seasoning into a deep base that was spicy and delicious.

Three side dishes, with bean sprouts as the standout

Three side dishes come out, and the bean sprouts are the star. A rich, hearty base with a nutty, deep savoriness, plus a thick broth and plenty of ingredients made for a filling lunch.

Please boil it until it's bubbling hot >_<!!!

It's less a clear, clean broth and more the ham and sausage combo that makes it. Be sure to add the sausage>_<!!!!!!!

If you want a rich broth and a bowl of rice gone in no time for lunch, why not visit Cheongwon in Dujeong-dong for budae-jjigae???