# Sirloin jjajangmyeon lunch with kids in Cheongju: Julseoneun Banjeom - By Seorin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-cupboard/) - Written Sep 19, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This is a store visit story written after receiving support from the business. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-cupboard/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeongbuk-cupboard/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/index.md) ## In short Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae (줄서는반점 강내본점) is a Chinese restaurant in an alley near Chungcheong University in Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk. Arriving with the kids right at opening, the writer ordered sirloin jjajangmyeon and lemon tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) for 13,900 won, and both dishes were finished clean. To avoid the wait at Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae, come right at the 11am opening. ## Good to know - **Location**: 17-1 Wolgok-gil, Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk (near Chungcheong University) - **Hours**: 11:00-20:00, break time 13:00-17:00 - **Closed**: Every Sunday - **Ordered that day**: Sirloin jjajangmyeon + lemon tangsuyuk - **Lemon tangsuyuk price**: 13,900 won - **Limited menu**: Kkanpung fried rice, 30 bowls a day - **How to order**: QR code at the table - **Parking**: Open spots in the alley beside the restaurant - **Price reference**: ₩13,900 ≈ $10 (2026-09-20) *as written by the visitor on Sep 19, 2026* It was a day I visited Cheongju with my kids. While thinking about where to have lunch, Julseoneun Banjeom, famous as a Gangnae must-visit, came to mind. It's so well known as a Cheongju favorite that we headed straight for the alley near Chungcheong University to catch the opening time. ![Main image of Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-01-tdkvh-1200.webp) ![Exterior of Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae in the alley near Chungcheong University](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-02-xrfxp-m-966.webp) ## Is there a wait at Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae right at opening? Arriving in front of the shop, the waiting chairs were the first thing I noticed. True to its name — literally True to its name — literally "the restaurant people line up for" — there were already people in the waiting chairs even right at opening time. That scene alone explains just how popular this Gangnae favorite is. ![Waiting chairs in front of the restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-03-1hkvu-m-966.webp) ![Waiting area already occupied even at opening time](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-04-11ha2-966.webp) ### 📍Where Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae is in Cheongju ![Location guide for the restaurant on Wolgok-gil in Gangnae-myeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-05-1jpr0-966.webp) ![Alley view on the way to Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-06-1tg60-966.webp) ### 🕔Opening hours and break time They're open from 11am to 8pm, with a break time from 1pm to 5pm you'll want to avoid. Closed every Sunday, apparently. ![Family lunch with sirloin jjajangmyeon at Julseoneun Banjeom, a Cheongju Chinese restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-07-lq4u6-966.webp) ![Interior packed with customers](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-08-1iveu-m-966.webp) ## Inside the restaurant and QR code ordering Walking into Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae, the place was packed with locals and students. On the walls were traces of handwritten notes from customers and a cute jjamppong-shaped clock. You could see the marks of years of being loved — it really felt like a genuine Gangnae favorite. Ordering was easy too, just scan the QR code on the table. ![QR code ordering sign on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-09-y14fs-966.webp) ## What we ordered: sirloin jjajangmyeon and lemon tangsuyuk Thick cuts of sirloin, piled on generously. Paired with the umami-rich jjajang sauce, we cleaned the bowl. ![A bowl of sirloin jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-10-rb0pl-966.webp) ![Table spread of lemon tangsuyuk and sirloin jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-11-ytxfz-966.webp) A subtle lemon fragrance + sweet-and-sour sauce + crispy fried coating. No greasiness at all, ate it down to the last bite. After ordering with the table QR code, I looked around a bit. The table next to us was giving off the smell of scallion-and-beef jjamppong, and that rich broth smell was something else. It wasn't long before the food came out, fast. ![Food arriving quickly on the table](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-12-nvw8f-966.webp) ## Sirloin jjajangmyeon: the kids left nothing behind - Unlike regular jjajang, this one comes with thick cuts of sirloin - The more you chew, the more juice and rich jjajang umami comes out - The kids finished every last noodle — dishwashing ending confirmed The sirloin jjajangmyeon had plenty of meat and great umami. With the thick sirloin mixed in, the chewing experience was on another level. It felt like a step up from regular jjajangmyeon. The kids didn't leave a single noodle in the bowl. ![An emptied bowl of jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-13-c9kw0-966.webp) ![The restaurant's menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-14-igghi-966.webp) ## Also worth ordering: kkanpung fried rice and cream jjamppong ✅ Kkanshyo fried rice — limited to 30 bowls a day. It's a popular limited item that sells out early. You have to come right after opening to get it. My goal for next visit — definitely trying this. ✅ Cream jjamppong — cream sauce loaded with seafood. It's a menu item even kids who can't handle spicy food can enjoy. They use gochugaru (chili powder) from a local mill, so the jjamppong broth is sharp and clean-tasting. It's not just spicy for the sake of it — there's real depth of flavor. Perfect for curing a hangover too. ![Close-up of jjajangmyeon showing the thick sirloin](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-15-15qtb-966.webp) ![Noodles mixed with jjajang sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-16-1l5pz-966.webp) The sirloin jjajangmyeon has thick meat that the kids especially loved. The jjajang sauce itself has such good umami that it's rich without being salty. It's a menu item that shows off this Gangnae favorite's fundamentals. ![Golden-fried lemon tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-17-5qqau-966.webp) ## Lemon tangsuyuk for 13,900 won: the kids reached for it first - At today's prices, this price is unreal - Golden, crispy fried tangsuyuk topped with a subtle lemon fragrance - The sweet-and-sour sauce completely cuts through any greasiness - Tangsuyuk you never get tired of — the kids reached for it first The moment the lemon tangsuyuk hit the table, the lemon scent spread first. The golden-fried pork was coated in a subtle lemon fragrance and sweet-and-sour sauce, so there was no greasy feeling at all. The lemon completely cuts through that classic tangsuyuk heaviness. ![Close-up of tangsuyuk coated in lemon sauce](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-18-imhft-966.webp) ![A single piece of lemon tangsuyuk](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-19-1axj7-966.webp) ₩13,900 is a pretty reasonable price given today's cost of living. The kids reached for it first and ate it all. There's a reason lemon tangsuyuk is a popular item at this Cheongju Chinese restaurant favorite. The lemon tangsuyuk + sirloin jjajangmyeon combo was the answer for that day. The tanginess of the tangsuyuk and the umami of the jjajangmyeon balance each other out. Alternating between the two dishes made every bite good, right to the end. ![Alternating bites of lemon tangsuyuk and jjajangmyeon](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-20-3una7-966.webp) ![A table mid-meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-21-1h4ok-m-966.webp) ![Remaining tangsuyuk on the plate](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-22-1vynl-m-966.webp) ![A table after finishing the meal](https://img.superchart.com/images/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch-23-1214k-966.webp) ## Tips for visiting Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae with kids - Arrive right at opening time (11:00) to cut down the wait — even a little late and the waiting chairs fill up - Kkanshyo fried rice is limited to 30 bowls a day — if you want it, visiting right at opening is essential - Avoid the break time 13:00–17:00 — visiting right after the peak is relatively relaxed - Closed every Sunday — if you're planning a weekend visit, go Saturday morning instead - Parking is in open spots in the alley next to the restaurant — near Chungcheong University, so alley parking is possible - The lemon tangsuyuk + sirloin jjajangmyeon combo is highly recommended — the best combo choice of the day Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae is a favorite that locals keep coming back to. If you're looking for good food in Osong or Cheongju, come to Gangnae-myeon in Heungdeok-gu! ## Final verdict on Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae Thick, umami-rich sirloin + lemon-scented sweet-and-sour tangsuyuk for ₩13,900. We stopped by during a Cheongju trip with the kids, and both bowls came back spotless. I got to experience firsthand why it's called "the restaurant people line up for." Next visit, my goal is to take on the 30-bowl-a-day kkanshyo fried rice. ## Where it is - Julseoneun Banjeom Gangnae (줄서는반점 강내본점) - 17-1 Wolgok-gil, Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 강내면 월곡길 17-1 진심 짬뽕 잘 하는 청주 첫번째 중국집 - 36.6227028, 127.3692377 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A4%84%EC%84%9C%EB%8A%94%EB%B0%98%EC%A0%90%20%EA%B0%95%EB%82%B4%EB%B3%B8%EC%A0%90/@36.6227028,127.3692377,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeongbuk-cupboard/julseoneun-banjeom-gangnae-kids-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt