# Barley candy dessert with pot rice add-on in Cheongju: Jeju Badang - By Narin (https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-ceramic-coaster/) - Written Sep 15, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheongju, Chungbuk - Sponsored: This post was written after a sponsored store visit. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-ceramic-coaster/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@gyeonggi-ceramic-coaster/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/index.md) ## In short Jeju Badang is a Korean restaurant specializing in Jeju-caught fish, on the second floor of a building on Seohyeonnam-ro in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju. The boneless braised hairtail pot rice set costs 23,000 won and the grilled mackerel lunch special 17,000 won, both with an unlimited salad bar of more than 15 Korean side dishes plus fried chicken, stir-fried pork and seaweed soup. With an extra pot of rice for 2,000 won and barley candy with plum tea to finish, Jeju Badang is strong value for the price. ## Good to know - **Boneless braised hairtail set**: 23,000 won, includes pot rice and the unlimited salad bar - **Grilled mackerel lunch special**: 17,000 won, includes pot rice and unlimited salad bar - **Extra pot of rice**: 2,000 won - **Salad bar**: More than 15 Korean side dishes, fried chicken with seasoning sauce and japchae (glass noodle stir-fry); stir-fried pork and seaweed soup served on request - **Dessert**: Barley candy, plum tea, coffee - **Location**: 2F, 28 Seohyeonnam-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju, Chungbuk, near the Gagyeong Xi and Gagyeong IPARK apartments - **Parking**: Large parking lot - **Price reference**: ₩23,000 ≈ $17 · ₩17,000 ≈ $12.5 · ₩2,000 ≈ $1.5 (2026-09-15) *as written by the visitor on Sep 15, 2026* ![A full spread of Jeju Badang's boneless hairtail stew and grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-01-1v6ma-900.webp) Jeju Badang is a Gagyeong-dong Korean restaurant in Cheongju where I got to enjoy fresh Jeju-caught braised hairtail stew and grilled mackerel alongside an unlimited-refill salad bar — hearty and great value. ![Entrance to Jeju Badang's 2nd-floor store in Gagyeong-dong, Cheongju](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-02-9b2y5-900.webp) ## What is Jeju Badang? A second-floor Korean restaurant near Gagyeong Xi and Gagyeong IPARK With Jeju silver hairtail, Jeju black tilefish, Jeju conch, and various grilled fish and pot rice, plus a salad bar of 15+ Korean side dishes and fried chicken that people of all ages love — all unlimited refill — this Cheongju restaurant near Gagyeong Xi and Gagyeong IPARK is a great spot for a family meal. Through Jeju-style stone wall and basalt-look interiors and seafood/fish dishes evocative of Jeju, you can feel like you're actually dining on Jeju Island. ![Interior of Jeju Badang with a Jeju stone wall feel](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-03-1b2af-900.webp) ![Jeju Badang dining hall showing basalt-style interior](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-04-1y3in-900.webp) ![View of table seating at Jeju Badang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-05-ypsuf-900.webp) ![Interior passageway of the Jeju Badang restaurant](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-06-2mstw-900.webp) ![Seating and decorative interior items at Jeju Badang](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-07-dok18-900.webp) ![Jeju Badang menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-08-8rh3r-900.webp) ![Sign explaining Jeju Badang's set menu composition](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-09-1qnj4-900.webp) ![Jeju Badang lunch special menu board](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-10-14v0c-900.webp) ## Jeju Badang menu and lunch specials The menu lineup at Jeju Badang, a Gagyeong-dong restaurant that really knows Korean food Boneless braised hairtail made with 100% carefully selected silver hairtail direct from Jeju, and the highly nutritious, protein-rich premium fish reserved for special occasions and honored guests — grilled Jeju giant black tilefish — can both be enjoyed as set menus with pot rice sized to your group. I was also curious about the conch salad, made only with 100% wild Jeju conch hand-harvested by haenyeo (female divers) from Jeju's clean waters, which makes it extra chewy, savory, and tangy. I tried the amazingly good-value lunch special with boneless braised hairtail and grilled mackerel — stir-fried pork, seaweed soup, chicken, and various side dishes were all unlimited refill, so I filled up completely. ![Jeju Badang salad bar with 15+ Korean side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-11-3zr9f-900.webp) ## Salad bar with 15+ Korean side dishes and unlimited fried chicken The unlimited-refill salad bar with 15+ Korean side dishes If you ask a staff member, they'll bring you stir-fried pork and seaweed soup right away. The owner and staff were all super kind and brought things quickly — I appreciated that. ![Fried chicken and seasoning sauce at the salad bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-12-bu2z4-900.webp) The fried chicken is so popular it disappears fast — you might have to wait a bit for a refill — but freshly fried and crispy, it was really satisfying, and the seasoned chicken sauce was ready to go too. This Gagyeong-dong Korean restaurant knows what it's doing. The warm japchae made with lots of vegetables was also delicious. ![Barley candy and plum tea at the salad bar dessert corner](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-13-c1yqj-900.webp) For dessert, barley candy, plum tea, and coffee are all available at this Gagyeong-dong Korean restaurant in Cheongju. ![Boneless hairtail braised with radish](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-14-1qxb4-900.webp) ## Boneless braised hairtail pot rice set, 23,000 won Silver hairtail, 100% carefully selected and direct from Jeju, is carefully deboned and braised with big chunks of radish — an absolute rice thief. The boneless hairtail stew comes with freshly cooked warm pot rice and the unlimited salad bar for ₩23,000. There's no worry about picking out bones — the boneless braised hairtail melts softly in your mouth, and the pairing with pot rice, steam still rising the moment you lift the lid, is perfect. One of the most annoying parts of eating braised hairtail is picking out the bones. This is perfect for anyone who finds that inconvenient, or for coming with small children. ![Table setting of boneless hairtail stew with freshly cooked pot rice](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-15-1vk4v-1200.webp) ## Grilled mackerel lunch special, 17,000 won A big grilled mackerel with pot rice, plus the salad bar with chicken and japchae, all included in the ₩17,000 lunch special. The grilled mackerel came out nicely browned and moist. ![A large, nicely grilled mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-16-b583u-900.webp) The stir-fried pork that everyone loves is also unlimited refill at no extra charge — a real bargain at this Cheongju Korean restaurant. It wasn't too spicy or salty, seasoned just right — you can't help but go back for more. ![Stir-fried pork brought over as an unlimited refill](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-17-1m27e-900.webp) The rich, deep seaweed soup is also unlimited refill. Big eaters who love Korean food absolutely have to come to this Gagyeong-dong restaurant in Cheongju. ![A bowl of rich, slow-simmered seaweed soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-18-dva9v-900.webp) The side dishes at Jeju Badang tasted even better for being made with the care of home cooking. ![A plate of Jeju Badang's basic side dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-19-z8lck-900.webp) I won the timing game and grabbed freshly fried, crispy fried chicken from the salad bar. It puts store-bought chicken to shame! ![Fried chicken brought over from the salad bar](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-20-1sokr-900.webp) ## Extra pot of rice for 2,000 won and barley candy dessert The freshly cooked pot rice is worth every penny of the ₩2,000 add-on — I absolutely recommend it. ![Freshly cooked pot rice with the lid opened](https://img.superchart.com/images/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch-21-15je9-900.webp) Sweet barley candy that pairs perfectly with an Americano rounded out the dessert at this Cheongju Korean restaurant. ## Jeju Badang location and parking in Gagyeong-dong This Gagyeong-dong Korean restaurant is on the 2nd floor of a building located between Gagyeong Xi Apartments and Gagyeong IPARK 5-danji, with a spacious parking lot for easy visits. ## Where it is - Jeju Badang (제주바당) - 28 Seohyeonnam-ro, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do, South Korea, 2nd floor - 충청북도 청주시 흥덕구 서현남로 28 2층 - 36.6148307, 127.4251171 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%EC%A0%9C%EC%A3%BC%EB%B0%94%EB%8B%B9/@36.6148307,127.4251171,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@gyeonggi-ceramic-coaster/jeju-badang-gagyeong-korean-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt