# Cheonan Korean restaurant, first taste of chicken jeon: Hyangtaek - By Yerin Bahn (https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-quiet-noodle/) - Written Sep 22, 2026 - Local places › Restaurants › Cheonan, Chungnam - Sponsored: This post was written after visiting the restaurant, which provided the meal free of charge. - English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-quiet-noodle/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/ - Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@jangwi-quiet-noodle/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/index.md) ## In short Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, opened by an owner who previously ran a restaurant in Daegu. Over a weekend lunch the writer had mackerel gondre rice (steamed rice with Korean thistle), yukhoe bibimbap (raw beef rice bowl) and, for the first time, jeon made with chicken, all cooked without MSG so the ingredients' own flavor came through. With kids' chairs, high ceilings and 2 hours of free parking, Hyangtaek is a family dining spot a visitor from Seoul would return to. ## Good to know - **Location**: 1487 Buldang-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam (1F, Units 109-110, 192 Buldang25-ro) - **Hours**: Daily 11:00 - 20:00 - **Parking**: 2 hours free - **Signature dishes**: Eggplant doenjang rice bowl, mackerel gondre rice, herring roe bibim noodles, chamnamul squid rice bowl - **Ordered this visit**: Mackerel gondre rice, yukhoe bibimbap, chicken jeon (savory pancake) - **Side dishes**: Jeotgal (salted seafood) and gungchae served as standard; gopchang gim, bibim sauce and egg yolk added to match each dish - **With kids**: Kids' chairs available *as written by the visitor on Sep 22, 2026* ## What kind of restaurant is Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch? Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is a Korean restaurant at 1487 Buldang-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam. It's open daily from 11am to 8pm, and parking is free for 2 hours. ![Main image of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch, a Korean restaurant in Buldang-dong, Cheonan](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-01-f632j-1200.webp) - Location | 1487 Buldang-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam - Hours | Daily / 11:00 - 20:00 - Parking | 2 hours free ![Exterior view of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-02-ngitp-900.webp) Today I'm introducing Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch, a Korean restaurant I love in Cheonan. ![Entrance of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-03-ahprr-900.webp) ![Interior decor of Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-04-4z88s-900.webp) I was so happy to discover a neat, well-made Korean restaurant like the kind I love. The owner told me they used to run a place in Daegu and just opened this new one in Cheonan! It's a great spot to bring kids or hold a family gathering, so I wanted to share it. ![High-ceilinged hall seating at Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-05-7zmmf-900.webp) ![Restaurant filled with families on a weekend lunch visit](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-06-11pcd-900.webp) ## Weekend lunch at Hyangtaek: the room and dining with a child I visited Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch for weekend lunch and there were so many families there. They have kids' chairs too, so it's a good place to bring children. The high ceilings and clean interior were nice, but what made the whole visit even better was the friendly staff! ## What's on the menu at Hyangtaek? Once you sit down, they bring you a menu with clear photos of every dish, which I loved. I picked one from the signature menu and rice dishes, plus a solid side dish to go with it. ![Hyangtaek's menu board with large photos of dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-07-tu4oa-900.webp) Hyangtaek's signature dishes are the eggplant doenjang rice bowl with a deep, savory flavor, mackerel gondre rice where fragrant gondre (dried mountain greens) meets clean-tasting fish, herring roe bibim noodles with a satisfying pop and umami, and perilla squid rice bowl loaded with fresh perilla leaf and squid. ![Menu page listing Hyangtaek's signature dishes](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-08-fx356-900.webp) The menu really leans into seasonal ingredients and their natural flavor, so I felt like any choice would be a good one. ![Hyangtaek's basic side dishes served in pretty dishware](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-09-1aedd-900.webp) ### Side dishes and add-ons served with each bowl Even the side dish bowls looked lovely... served in such pretty dishes, everything tasted even better. Jeotgal (salted seafood) and gungchae come as standard sides, while gim (roasted seaweed), bibim sauce, and egg yolk were added depending on what we ordered. ![A full spread of basic side dishes including jeotgal and gungchae](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-10-1wxzf-900.webp) ![Gim, bibim sauce and egg yolk served as extras](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-11-n8kb7-900.webp) You could tell the ingredients were fresh the moment the food arrived. Because everything was so fresh, the texture was great and, more than anything, the ingredients worked really well together. ![Table set with the ordered dishes at Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-12-194uo-900.webp) ![Mackerel gondre rice topped with gondre greens and mackerel](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-13-1jz93-900.webp) ## How was the mackerel gondre rice? Hyangtaek's mackerel gondre rice breaks the mackerel up into small pieces and mixes it with fragrant gondre — one bite and it's outstanding. It's not overly seasoned or spicy, just deep and rich in a way that keeps you coming back for more. It's a dish both adults and kids can enjoy, so I highly recommend it :) ![Yukhoe bibimbap topped with yukhoe, lettuce and bean sprouts](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-14-nlomc-900.webp) ## Yukhoe bibimbap and jeon made with chicken Yukhoe bibimbap, where fresh yukhoe (raw seasoned beef), lettuce and bean sprouts get mixed thoroughly with sauce, is something I've grown to love over the years, and Hyangtaek's version is done really well. It left my mouth feeling refreshed — I enjoyed it a lot. ![Chicken jeon in a size just right for two people to share](https://img.superchart.com/images/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch-15-vpetl-900.webp) This was my first time trying jeon (savory pancake) made from chicken. It's just the right size for two people to share. It has a slightly sweet flavor, so I think kids especially would enjoy it. ## Is Hyangtaek worth it for a family meal in Buldang-dong, Cheonan? Every dish at Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch is neat and delicious, and the interior is spacious and clean, making it great for gatherings too. Lucky people of Cheonan, having such a good Korean restaurant nearby... I live in Seoul, but I'd definitely come back! If you're ever in Buldang-dong, Cheonan, make sure to stop by 🍽️ ## Where it is - Hyangtaek Cheonan Buldang Branch (향택 천안불당점) - 192 Buldang25-ro, 1F Units 109-110, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan, Chungnam, South Korea - 충청남도 천안시 서북구 불당25로 192 1층 110, 109호 - 36.8180843, 127.1091588 - Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/%ED%96%A5%ED%83%9D%20%EC%B2%9C%EC%95%88%EB%B6%88%EB%8B%B9%EC%A0%90/@36.8180843,127.1091588,17z --- Superchart · https://superchart.com/en/@jangwi-quiet-noodle/hyangtaek-cheonan-buldang-chicken-jeon-lunch/ · https://superchart.com/llms.txt